Lightning McStitch

I have a multitude of methods as I am yet to find the method that can accomodate all of them. I have a set of draws that are filled to the brim of patterns and because I have up until now used just the larger sizes, there are not many traced pieces to place in the pattern envelope. I do have display folders (like what Heidi mentioned above)…[Read more]

In South Australia it is generally a ‘soft’ drink or a ‘softie’. Our family calls it ‘fizzy’.
I.E Saturday night is ‘fizzy’ night.

Todd and I grew up in the Midwest where it’s called pop, too. Had to adjust when we moved east!

It looks great Cindy.
Stunning colour.

Miss Sonja, fold them like a commercial pattern and they will fit in a large ziplock bag.

Thanks for all the help with deciding what fabric to use and for the input (on Flickr and Instagram) for the button choice. Over 3 weeks later and the jacket is finally done! I’ve posted a picture to Flickr: https://flic.kr/p/q14C1A

Eventually I’ll do a blog post about it. Time for sewing/blogging (and being an active part of the online…[Read more]

Thanks for all the help with deciding what fabric to use and for the input (on Flickr and Instagram) for the button choice. Over 3 weeks later and the jacket is finally done! I’ve posted a picture to Flickr: https://flic.kr/p/q14C1A

Eventually I’ll do a blog post about it. Time for sewing/blogging (and being an active part of the online…[Read more]

I thought it had to be sweet. I don’t know too many children that would like soda water.
I used to read about it in Bobbsey Twins books.

Thank you Karen, x

I thought it had to be sweet. I don’t know too many children that would like soda water.
I used to read about it in Bobbsey Twins books.

Um, yes (blushes and looks bashful).
Hugo picked it up an auction for me.
It now holds sheep propaganda. Far less exciting.

@motherof5, that last photo! Is that for real? I see less impressive displays of our patterns in most of the stores I visit.

@Nicole, that last photo! Is that for real? I see less impressive displays of our patterns in most of the stores I visit.