Sewing tips

Just a couple more sewing tips I thought might be of some use to you.

I have had a number of people asking me to explain the measurements on the "inch" tape, so I hope this will help.

Another tip is for when your buying fabric or a dress,etc. scrunch it in your hands and if it falls back and holds its shape,great! but if it holds the wrinkles,by all means buy it if you like ,but just remember it might need a lot of ironing!

First weave

I just had to show you this piece of weave my granddaughter of 10yrs did in school
this week.It's her first piece and she is thrilled.

She also loves to paint and she plays the "tin whistle".

It's great to see schools are teaching crafts to children and keeping up tradition.

January 2011

I know I'm very late posting since December but I've been busy working (lucky me)

My alteration business is busy and my "Shopping" bags or as their known in America as "Totes"are very popular,not only for shopping but they can be used for carrying baby clothes(nappies,wipes,etc)

My granddaughters love them to carry their accessories for dance class and also gym class.

The fabric is strong cotton,lined with cotton with large inside pocket and matching purse.

Hope you like them,if you need more information just email or leave a comment.

A Thought at Christmas

"Never a christmas morn
Never an old year ends
But some one thinks of some one
Old days; old times; old friends."

A friend sent me this short poem and I would like to share it with you.

Snow Snow Snow

Two Starlings fighting ,brilliant photo!

Yes it's still snowing in Ireland.At this present moment it's 10"deep in my garden, (Kildare) looks beautiful but getting to be a bit too much now.

What do you think of this lovely photo, taken in West Cork by whom I don't know. Sooooooo! beautiful.

Guess Its going to be a "WhiteChristmas"

Best wishes to all

Early Snow in Ireland

This is what my front garden looked like all this week,beautiful but hazardous. I couldn't even get my car out of the drive.

Snow came very early this year in Ireland,usually bad weather of snow and ice comes in either January or February.

So I decided to put my Christmas decorations up to keep me busy.

This is my lovely fireplace in my sitting room,all decorated in red and gold, with gold angel lights,red bells and candles etc.

In reality it is much nicer than the photo.

I also decorated my tree, so cosy now to relax in this room with a nice glass of red wine while watching tele!

Tomorrow I'm back to work on lots of alterations and also getting ready for another craft show this week,weather permitting.

Busy Sewing Week !

Yes another busy week for Alterations in my workshop. As it's coming into the Christmas season and people are buying some new clothes for parties,etc. I have been really kept going doing alterations. Shortening hems on dresses ,skirts and trousers also jacket sleeves are never the right length.

I also decided to make some lovely pin cushions from remnants of velvet I had left over from making my velvet scarves.

As you can see I embossed them in the "rose" design and they are so handy when working.

I sold some at a craft fair last week in Dublin along with my scarves and bags.

My next fair is 5th December and I'm really looking forward to it. I love meeting new crafters and making new friends .

This time I must remember to take some photos and post them on my blog,so till then ,bye