Reading List
May 2022 Reading List
In May I read about what I love – sewing and self development, as well as a Booker Prize winner, a Purlitzer finalist and a marketing book to assist in my new voluntary role. To see what I’ve read in Read more…
Projects
12oz Indigo Denim Jeans – Seamwork Tessa Number 3
I love making jeans, and when I found some heavy denim, 12oz in fact, at The Fabric Store in Adelaide for only $8 a metre, I knew they would be perfect for some hardwearing jeans. They would also be ideal Read more…
Reading List
April 2022 Reading List
In April 2022 my reading switched to biographies, my first audio book in a few months, along with some light fiction and another Wayne Dyer book. To see what I’ve read in the past check out my GoodReads Read List and Read more…
Projects
Aqua and Navy Circles Top – New Look 6374
My top which I’m calling my “Aqua and Navy Circles Top” started with a sale on Liberty fabric at The Fabric Store in Adelaide. The plan was to get some Tana Lawn to sew a top. I’d only used Tana Read more…
Reading List
March 2022 Reading List
During March I read one fiction book and three non-fiction books. I was busy preparing for a talk at the Mitcham Hills Australian Sewing Guild meeting on using Denim. Of course, this involved sewing a new pair of jeans and Read more…
Projects
Kwik Sew 2895 – Red Jacket
Time for a bit of colour in my wardrobe with a red denim-style jacket using cotton drill.
Reading List
February 2022 Reading List
Not too much reading this month with my son back at school and our little at home bubble bursting. Back to coffee shops, fabric shops and other shopping that has been put off for a while. I did read a Read more…
Reading List
January 2022 Reading List
January is usually a busy reading month for me as I’m on a summer break. This year I read even more than usual as I spent more time at home and not feeling in the mood for much summer sewing.
Family
Adopting our Dog Spot
My son has been asking for a dog for many years. We have always put him off as we didn’t think he was responsible enough or wouldn’t treat the dog with care and respect. With his 10th Birthday around the Read more…
Books
Why You Should Buy a Kobo E-Reader
I love to read for pleasure and when I need to learn something. Over a year ago I bought a Kobo Clara HD E-Reader and I love it. I would highly recommend you buy one if you like to read Read more…