A few weeks back a good friend had an operation on her foot as was going to be housebound for a while. I wanted to gather up some of her favourite vegan treats as a post-op gift, so of course I needed a gift bag to accommodate them! I've had a few sample packs of […]
I love seeing the same pattern being made in a wide range of fabrics and styles! My Betty Bag is growing in popularity and I want to show you some stunning finishes! Aren't they fabulous! I just love how stylishly practical they are, ready for some serious use about town! And […]
Happy Bank Holiday Monday to all in the UK! I'm happy to report the sun is shining (for a change). Not been the best summer for warm sunny weather here this year, but today I am thankful for (a little) heat and light! And that makes it the perfect day to tell you that […]
We are delighted to announce our next online class: The Betty Bag is a slimline purse designed for holding your essentials without creating a bulky bag! Whether you are travelling, out for the evening or just want a hands free shopping experience, the Betty Bag will perfectly meet your needs. […]
If you are a regular here, you may remember I made a few linen drawstring bags in my spare time, for friends who were working hard during the pandemic. Well I'm happy to announce that I have filmed a free tutorial on how to make these cute bags, and it is now available […]
In our current block of classes we are looking at tucks and pleats. You may remember I had made 2 examples of tucks for our classes, but at the time was still working on a pleats sample. And here it is: The pattern for this pleated bag is by Lisa Lam […]
My youngest daughter finishes her 14 year school career and turns 18 this month! Where did the time go! She has had one teacher in particular who has nurtured her love of literature and encouraged and inspired her for the last 4 years. So I offered to make her a bag, as a […]
