This is a backpack made from oilcloth and an unused pillowcase for the contrast fabric and lining.  The pattern for this was in an issue of Sew magazine.  The oilcloth was odd to work with, I never really felt that I found the 'right' tension for it alth… more »

I made this lovely bag from some pink linen that Esther gave me, oh, about three years ago, as well as some trusty black polycotton, some even trustier double satin black ribbon, and a snippet of glitter cobweb net that has been in my scrap bag for even… more »

Allotment afternoon. Weather not quite as nice, overcast but humid, was working in shirtsleeves again after half an hour or so. Announcements up on the board that there will be garden inspections next week (day not given), I was pretty confident abou… more »

Slightly belated update from the 14th.  The sun was out, I was working in my shirt sleeves and thinking that I could have done with remembering my sunhat.  I must remember to take it down there tomorrow. The leeks went in, it took a while to get them i… more »

Bit of a plant update: Brussels sprouts have been pricked out and we currently have 63 baby plants in a propagation tray.  I think we will lose some, but as we have a very small child involved in the gardening process this year then we can afford some… more »

This is a knitted jumper that I made for my daughter.  It was made to a dress pattern called Oriental Lily by Georgie Hallam (which is available for free through www.ravelry.com ).  As it is knitted top down, it can be made short as a jumper, mid length… more »