This is everything (nearly) I know about mending holes in jeans, based on a lot of experimentation over quite a few years. In particular, it's how to do a crotch mend, where your thighs rub together, because it's an awkward place to mend, and pretty much no-one wants a visible mend right there! You want … Continue reading Mending jeans
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The dress that is me
This is probably the most joy-filled thing I’ve made so far. The end result, the making process and how the whole thing came to be, all three have been coloured by joy. It all started in Llandudno, where I spent 3 weeks on a spirituality and prayer workshop1, last August. Each day, we were given … Continue reading The dress that is me
Make an Ugly Monster, with Space4 Craft Group
Hi All, for those who couldn't be with us on Zoom last Wednesday, here's a really quick overview of where we got to with the Ugly Monster making. Cut open your Monster kit and tip out the contents. (We'll be using the fabric from the bag later, so just cut along the top to open … Continue reading Make an Ugly Monster, with Space4 Craft Group
The Parable of the Nativity Set
There was once a woman who loved Christmas with all her heart. She had just one wish, to own a beautiful nativity set of her very own.There was once a woman who loved Christmas with all her heart. She had just one wish, to own a beautiful nativity set of her very own. The neighbours … Continue reading The Parable of the Nativity Set
The Gospel According To Bagpuss
I made a thing and I had a thought.
A blog post from a while back, that seems to fit here very nicely.
Denim quilt chair cover
I made a quilt to use as a chair cover for a very comfortable but ugly chair. I’ve never done anything like that before and I was kind of making it up as I went along.
It’s not very expertly done. The binding doesn’t quite lie flat along one edge, because it twisted while I was sewing it. (Note to self: trying to get away with using as few pins as possible doesn’t pay off) It’s not a beautiful pattern or an ornate layout. But I’m pleased, all the same.
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Ragbag Mending 