Reading List
October 2022 Reading List
In October I read books 4 and 5 of The Dalai Lama’s Cat series by David Michie, so I’ve now read all the books in the series. Not sure if there are plans for any more. My other reading was Read more…
Reading List
September 2022 Reading List
September was a book of fictional reading. I was still getting over COVID-related illness so I wanted to keep my reading light (or so I thought).
Projects
Toothless Dragon Softie
After my son watched the How to Train Your Dragon (HTTYD) movie he asked for a Toothless Dragon Softie. I did search for a free pattern as the movie was released over 10 years ago so I thought I’d have Read more…
Reading List
August 2022 Reading List
August found me struck down with COVID which meant lots of time for reading, with a focus on business books, and signing up for Netflix for the first time. Five weeks later I’m still recovering from COVID which is why Read more…
Reading List
July 2022 Reading List
In July I read some of the books on my To Be Read List. Last year I read the first book in the Secret, Book and Scone Society and put the series on my to be read list. This month Read more…
Projects
Marle Blue Top – Vogue V8793
Vogue V8793 has been in my pattern stash for a number of years. I liked the look of the contrasting fabrics that play so nicely together.
Projects
Navy Track and Field Pants – Itch to Stitch Sequoia No. 7
For the seventh time I’ve used Itch Stitch Sequoia Pants Pattern, but this time adjusted to be a tracksuit pant with a fully elastic waist,
Projects
Red Jacquard Top – Sinclair Patterns Jemma #2
Last year I saw some jacquard knit fabric in Spotlight and thought I’d love to do something with it, but it’s polyester and I’m not a fan. Ever since I’ve been looking around for something similar in a natural fibre Read more…
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June 2022 Reading List
Throughout June I was quilting my scrappy quilt (blog post to come) so it meant many hours at the sewing machine. As it’s quite repetitive and doesn’t need my full attention I could enjoy listening to some audio books. To Read more…
Projects
Navy Striped Knit T-Shirt – Kwik Sew 2184
It’s hard to find striped knit fabric in an Adelaide Fabric store, so when I found some I grabbed it. And Kwik Sew 2184 was the perfect match.