The most work on this cardigan was done during Christmas holidays, but somehow this project had waited for finishing touches till June.. Now when it’s finished I can’t wear it even for a photo session – it’s too hot! I … Continue reading
.. or Royal Ascot DIY hat That was my first attempt of making a hat.. ok, a headpiece .. and I totally enjoyed it.. A couple of hours later.. I wanted to wear cherries on my head as I had … Continue reading
.. That’s when I made this dress.. I even took pictures of it, but somehow never found time to post it.. Inspiration came from this dress from Modcloth: I looked through patterns in my stash and found Butterick 5523 bought … Continue reading
This Easter Sunday I had a surprising message from Kim from The Material Lady who nominated me for a Liebster Blog Award. Normally, I’m quite sceptical about those awards that spread around like a chain letter… but to receive it … Continue reading
..at last :) Happy Women’s Day, ladies! Today I suddenly realised that I still have to draw a winner of Sew Grateful Giveaway.. With the help of True Random Generator… (the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth!) … Continue reading
I knitted this cowl using an easy and fun (and free!) Irish Mesh Cowl pattern from ravelry. The yarn was bought in the charity shop ages ago, it was on a cone, quite fine (possibly intended for machine knitting). I … Continue reading
I missed Sew Grateful Week last year (apart from entering other people giveaways and reading their posts :) This year.. :) Monday the 24th of February is Giveaway Day. Although it’s almost Tuesday now, but technically there is still about … Continue reading
I made this gilet back in autumn. In November we visited Arundel castle – a beautiful medieval castle, about an hour and a half drive from London. I used this opportunity to show off my new gilet, although the day … Continue reading
Just a very short post for those who love Burda Style magazine. Do you want to see a sneaky pick of February issue items? Here we are, I especially like №132. The dress №101 is also nice, simple but elegant: … Continue reading
Good bye 2013! Below is some 12 creations of this year. It was a year of crocheting, knitting, sewing, gardening, cross-stitching, refashioning.. but mostly sewing..
I really don’t have much time to do in-depth reflections here, as I’m supposed to cook New Year’s Eve dinner right now..
I wish you all HAPPY NEW YEAR, may it be jolly creative :)
(Oh, yes and pictures are linked to their original posts if you are interested)
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Thanks for looking and see you next year :)
I made a full length evening dress from Burda magazine 12/2008 two years ago.. The dress has been worn only once since then.. I found it recently and decided to wear it again but in a shorter, cocktail length version. … Continue reading
Recently I was lucky to win 2 Lolita Patterns from PatternReview 12 Days of Giving Thanks. I also won a giveaway on Low Beam Studio blog. That reminded me about drawing a winner of my own giveaway. I used online … Continue reading
It’s been 1 year since I started blogging.. I published 27 posts, which is roughly 2 posts per month.. Well, I am a lazy blogger :) A bit of reflections: My favourite self-made item: Fifi Lapin print raincoat. Every time … Continue reading
It’s time for another post.. I have been away from blogosphere for some time, as I was busy completing two big (for me) projects: a sewing one and a knitting one (apart from doing all other things that we call … Continue reading
I made this summer knit dress in the end of august. I wasn’t in love with my first jersey dress, but, surprisingly, I wore it a lot and had lots of compliments :) It’s so comfortable that I decided to … Continue reading
Foam of Days 