I was having a conversation with somebody recently about the different techniques we use in sewing clothes. So I began to make a list. I'm not talking about the basics like laying out a pattern, cutting, simple darts. They are important for sure, but I'm more...
This is an ongoing post, and I'll update it as I go The 2026 wardrobe contest organised by Sewing Pattern Review is the perfect opportunity for me to use up my (huge) stash and also to sew a new wardrobe after big weight loss over the last 12 months. I also need to...
..through the medium of Vintage Sewing Patterns. I discovered this classic deep in my stash recently. Apparently I was a size 12 back when I was 18 years old and sewed this the last time. I loved this pattern, especially the jacket which was so cool. I made it from a...
I've been shopping for plants at Farmer Gracy for the great garden redesign of 2025. These arrived today and are now potted up, parked in the greenhouse and doing their thing while I get the borders ready. Photos and descriptions from the Farmer Gracy websiteOne...
It’s almost 2016, and one of my goals for next year is to look after my brain by eating keto as much as possible.
Spinach-stuffed cheesy chicken tomato salad and coleslaw: keto friendly
As I did the usual over ordering on the Christmas food, we have a fridge full of ham and turkey, so a few recipes that are keto and left-over friendly might be handy.
First job after the Boxing day hordes have finished picking at the turkey is to strip all the meat off the bones, scoop out the stuffing that’s left in the cavity, and throw the bones into the stock pot plus onion, carrot, celery and any fresh thyme or bayleaves to hand. Simmer slowly for a few hours and use the rich, unctuous stock for soups and stews.
I’ll be trying these over the next couple of weeks:
I’ll post some pics and some recipes as I make them.
I was having a conversation with somebody recently about the different techniques we use in sewing clothes. So I began to make a list. I'm not talking about the basics like laying out a pattern, cutting, simple darts. They are important for sure, but I'm more...
This is an ongoing post, and I'll update it as I go The 2026 wardrobe contest organised by Sewing Pattern Review is the perfect opportunity for me to use up my (huge) stash and also to sew a new wardrobe after big weight loss over the last 12 months. I also need to...
..through the medium of Vintage Sewing Patterns. I discovered this classic deep in my stash recently. Apparently I was a size 12 back when I was 18 years old and sewed this the last time. I loved this pattern, especially the jacket which was so cool. I made it from a...
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