This is a cool place, my friend Leanne stores a wonderful selection of old and new furniture and furnishings, most of which have been lovingly restored to the shabby chic we know and love. I love to go […]

 Often my sewing clients ask me where to get cheap fabrics locally. Well, my first response would be to send them to Fabricland in Basingstoke. This may seem a trek from here but it is actually well […]

 Current periodicals are the best way to find out what’s new in any interest group. They are the cutting edge of fashion, information and technology. When did you last buy one? For crafters and sewers we […]

 I have 2 large and very old trunks of fabric. Sewing peeps call this a “stash”. I am delighted to have been given both the trunks and a lot of the fabrics within. I love to recycle […]

 Last Sunday, a friend and I went to the Farnham Malting’s Quilt exhibition and fabric sale. It is held annually and well worth a visit from every fabric lover! Fantastic original quilts on display and groups […]

 Having a friend round during the holidays is a great excuse to get the sewing machines out and do a make together. This make was inspired by the Great British sewing bee Christmas special.  I was […]