If you've read my last couple of posts about my plans for my partner's birthday, you'll know that some of the final presents I needed to make him were three T-shirts with ironed on prints. (If you haven't read these posts, don't worry, there's absolutely no fascinating back story you're missing out on, beyond what … Continue reading How to transfer printed images onto fabric
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His birthday scarf
It was an uphill slog at times, but I did manage to finish the birthday scarf on time for my partner's birthday, hooray. (See my original post, Three secret projects, for the very beginning of this project...) Of course, almost every day I regretted having chosen a moss stitch pattern. A moss stitch pattern, I … Continue reading His birthday scarf
Inspiration: unisex baby clothes
My (soon-to-be) sister-in-law and niece were staying with us this weekend and they brought some gorgeous presents for the baby. My sister-in-law has impeccable taste in children’s clothing, so the Gap onesie and jumper she gave him were just stunning. Even better, they would look just as good on a boy or a girl... I … Continue reading Inspiration: unisex baby clothes
Three secret projects
As well as my homemade Christmas, I'm working on some other homemade presents too, these for my partner's birthday in November. This is proving trickier than it used to be, as my time for making anything during the day is a bit limited. Somehow, looking after the baby, taking a walk and remembering to get … Continue reading Three secret projects
Building a fabric empire
A little while ago I had a brilliant idea: why don't I create a fabric line, with beautiful designs exactly how I want them and then make a range of gorgeous soft furnishings and baby clothes using said stunning line. It sounded really straightforward in my brain, when the idea started germinating, and I picked … Continue reading Building a fabric empire
