Today’s post is all about having some fun – if you have ever wanted to make some Knickers read on!
As a knicker-making virgin I’ve opted for a kit. Although I’m using Flo-Jo’s Fancy Pants Knicker Making Kit there are also several others which are worth checking out such as those by Trixie Lixie.
Once upon a time, way back in 2013, one Jelly Roll began it’s transformation into a very special quilt.
The start of the story was easy – each Jelly Roll was cut into trapezoids which were in turn sewn together to make a friendship braid. The design was based on a friendship braid from one of Pam and Nicky Lintott’s Jelly Roll books. The braids flew together so quickly – I totally loved Jenn Ski’s 50s and 60s Mod Century fabrics and their vibrant and zingy effect that couldn’t fail to warm you up even on the coldest winter day.
It was once the braids were finished that the friendship quilt really began to live up to its name as its design became influenced and guided by our beautiful blogging community. Continue reading
I’m currently celebrating the 3 R’s of Vintage – Rescue, Revive and Relove.
My first 3 R celebration is my finished Entrelac jumper (you may remember it from an October’s Entrelac Knitting post)!
I’m so excited – my first review! I have just received this fabulous Buttonbag Christmas Advent Calendar from John Lewis – I can’t wait to show you what’s inside.
Buttonbag’s make-your-own Christmas Advent Calendar kit is great for beginners as it contains everything you need and can easily be made in a few hours. You don’t need a sewing machine either – which is a pretty handy thing as I’m without electricity as my circuit breaker is being repaired!
In the kit are: Continue reading
I just wanted to write a quick post to say a massive thank you for all your feedback so far on whether to keep the braids or make them into squares.
So far, 8 lovely readers have said “keep the braids”, 7 (4 blog readers and 3 others) have said “go for squares!”
I have also had some great suggestions about trying out different border thicknesses or changing the border to red or grey (advice I’ll definitely take when it comes to framing the central piece).
Still undecided, I have spent the last few hours playing with a few more ideas… do you want to see?
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