Yarnporium Workshop: Yarn and Colour for Fair Isle Knitting

October 27, 2016October 27, 2016 Juju1 Comment

Who’s going to Yarnporium in London, November 5-6th? I will be teaching a Fair Isle yarn and colour choice workshop that should be a lot of fun. Yarn and Colour For Fair Isle Knitting Workshop Come and explore colour and yarn choice for Fair Isle/stranded knitting. Learn my sticky vs. slippery method of choosing yarns, selecting colours, and matching gauges to… Continue reading Yarnporium Workshop: Yarn and Colour for Fair Isle Knitting

Sewing

Make a Slouchy Bag

September 14, 2016September 14, 2016 Juju12 Comments

I’m busy with big life changing stuff, like funerals and sending my youngest to University. Getting to my sewing table isn’t easy at the moment, but I have sewing dreams. My first planned make is a slouchy bag (like the one above from Plumo). I will use a Designer’s Guild velvet upholstery fabric. The Designer’s Guild shops, in… Continue reading Make a Slouchy Bag

Wardrobe Architect

Wardrobe Architect: Pattern II

July 9, 2016June 28, 2016 Juju4 Comments

I’m following the Wardrobe Architect series to help me build a well curated collection of hand-made clothes. You can find all my Wardrobe Architect posts in their own category. I’m very keen to see and talk to others, working through this series, so please share your experiences with me. In my last post I explored How and Where… Continue reading Wardrobe Architect: Pattern II

Wardrobe Architect

Wardrobe Architect: Pattern

July 5, 2016June 27, 2016 Juju8 Comments

I’m following the Wardrobe Architect series to help me build a well curated collection of hand-made clothes. You can find all my Wardrobe Architect posts in their own category. I’m very keen to see and talk to others working through this series, so share with me, if you are. This week I tackle pattern and prints.… Continue reading Wardrobe Architect: Pattern

Wardrobe Architect

Wardrobe Architect: Core Style

June 18, 2016June 27, 2016 Juju7 Comments

After the fun of Me Made May, I have been thinking about the clothes I wear, what’s missing from my wardrobe and what needs to be weeded out. I have begun following the Wardrobe Architect series to define my personal style and become more focused in my sewing habits. Sarai Mitnick says With all the overwhelming choice… Continue reading Wardrobe Architect: Core Style

Mood board · Sewing

Spring Coat Fever Dream

April 6, 2016April 22, 2016 JujuLeave a comment

I’ve been under the weather this week, which has caused me to fall behind in all my activities. There will be a regular post tomorrow but for today I just want to share one of my fever spring coat dreams. I had a fever earlier this week. I couldn’t focus but I kept dreaming of Spring coats. Turquoise,… Continue reading Spring Coat Fever Dream

Mood board · Sewing

Spring Coat Fever

April 2, 2016April 6, 2016 JujuLeave a comment

Last Friday I rode the top deck of the bus home, along Oxford Street. I looked out at a sea of people in black winter coats. This was our first beautiful Spring day and everyone looked so dreary in their dark colours. Especially, on masse like that. I longed to see someone in colour and decided that I needed a cheerful Spring… Continue reading Spring Coat Fever

Mood board · Sewing

Grey and Gold Spring Mood

February 23, 2016February 26, 2016 JujuLeave a comment

Yesterday I got excited about combining grey and gold and sewing an Alabama Chanin pattern. The obsession spilled over into another mood board. I love the hems of the two Alabama Chanin skirts on the left. It is such a great idea to use two or more layers of jersey together to create a thicker fabric. Thicker… Continue reading Grey and Gold Spring Mood

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More Totes Please

February 18, 2016February 26, 2016 JujuLeave a comment

I pretend, to myself, that I travel light and don’t carry tote bags. But I do. I need to have my knitting, camera and laptop when I go out to work. I have always used free cotton bags or cheap and cheerful M&S print ones. I thought it was a good economy. Why spend money on tote… Continue reading More Totes Please

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Yarnporium Workshop: Yarn and Colour for Fair Isle Knitting

Make a Slouchy Bag

Wardrobe Architect: Pattern II

Wardrobe Architect: Pattern

Wardrobe Architect: Core Style

Spring Coat Fever Dream

Spring Coat Fever

Grey and Gold Spring Mood

More Totes Please