Helen’s Closet Blackwood Cardigan – V2.0

Posted on September 9, 2019 by Evie

I don’t mind admitting that Helen’s Closet Blackwood cardigan is my favourite pattern of all time!

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Stash Stories – new season update

Posted on September 4, 2019 by Evie

My Stash Stories for 2019 began in January when I set out some goals for myself to clear the seemingly bottomless pile of fabric in my sewing room.

The three key goals for my stash this year were:

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Made by Rae Geranium Dress – maxi sundress hack

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Evie

I think the Made by Rae Geranium dress is one of my most used patterns.  I’ve made it for Summer several times over the years, and used it to make gifts for friend’s little girls.

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Sheep in sweaters – Made by Ma!

Posted on August 23, 2019 by Evie

These adorable sheep in sweaters were a gift at least a year ago from my friend Liz. They’ve been lurking on my To Do list, until Ma asked if I’d any projects I needed help with. She was happy to knit these up for me.

They are really quite delightful! The larger sheep measures 13cm x 10cm.

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Tin Can Knits Rye Light Socks

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Evie

Oh! I managed three whole posts before I got back to the subject of socks! But, these are not my normal socks. Nary a stripe to be seen. These lovelies are the Rye Light Socks by Tin Can Knits (TCK) and they are a delight!

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New Look 6444 – Tweens Jumpsuit Review

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Evie

In working through my stash for 2019 I’ve spent the last few weeks sewing through fabrics for Summer, and the first up with was New Look 6444.

Girls’ easy to sew dress and jumpsuit pattern features high low or maxi dress, and short romper or long jumpsuit with elastic at ankles. All have elastic waist with tie. New Look sewing pattern

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Luna Lapin and a Cotton Tailed Rabbit

Posted on July 19, 2019 by Evie

This is the story of two rabbits…Miss Luna Lapin will probably be familiar to you. Her Cotton Tailed friend less so. It’s also a tale of friendship past and hopefully friendship for the future.

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The Avid Seamstress – Drop Sleeve Top – review

Posted on July 10, 2019 by Evie

Have you seen the Drop Sleeve Top from The Avid Seamstress? I’m sure you’re familiar with Lisa and her lovely patterns. The Drop Sleeve Top (DST) is a free pattern she offers to subscribers. If you follow me on Instagram you’ll have seen me working on this pattern recently.

Whilst I love the Newlook top that I made last year, I wanted a simple top with slightly more elevated details. The DST has that.

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Martian Rainbow Socks – Must Stash Yarns

Posted on June 25, 2019 by Evie

I know this is turning into a blog about socks, but , Oh! this Martian Rainbow colourway!

You know how I love a good matching stripe, with a bonkers good colour story. This yarn from Must Stash Yarns has it all going on!

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Arne & Carlos Winter Night Socks

Posted on June 6, 2019 by Evie
A rolled up pair of socks knitted in Arne & Carlos Winter Night Yarn

I’ve finished The Arne & Carlos Winter Night socks! Hurrah! They’re the third pair of a trio of socks knitted for Dave in this yarn range. You can see the Summer Night ones here, and the Moon Night here.

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