Saturday, 2 April 2016

Sewing project - Pin cushion

I have completed another of my many Great British Sewing Bee kits. This kit was to make 2 pin cushions and contains everything you need. The pattern pieces are printed onto a sheet of cotton. All you need to do is cut them out and follow the steps. It's was a little fiddly to turn it put once sewing was complete. However, I'm really please with the outcome.

Tuesday, 29 March 2016

Sewing project - envelope cushion cover

Recently I have rekindled my love for sewing. I found some Great British Sewing Bee project kits greatly reduced at my local Dunelm Mill. 

Needless to say I bought every sort I could get my hands on. I thought I would start off with a simple envelope cushion cover which was labeled a beginner level project.I have completed 2 of theses. I believe the same type of cushion cover could be made with 2 fat quarters. 

I would recommend these sewing kits. The instructions are easy to follow and have useful diagrams. 

Wednesday, 10 February 2016

Detour to Creativity

Welcome!

This blog has been set up to document my detour into my creativity.

I hope you can all join me to be inspired to get more creative and forget the daily stresses of modern life.

Please see one of my recent creations. It's a simple lamp shade made out of some awesome vintage slides of scifi magazines from the 50's and 60's. I have also made a smaller version out of old holiday slides.