#vintagepledge · New Look 6111 · Sewing

Operation Orange #VintagePledge

Would you intervene if you thought that my obsession with all things orange was out of control?  I’ve banged on before about my passion for pumpkin, my craze for carrot, my tangerine tomfoolery.  It’s ongoing.  Orange with everything! That’s me shamelessly using something botanical to legitimise my colour choice.  Perhaps I need to add another reason to pick… Continue reading Operation Orange #VintagePledge

Advance American Pattern A106 · New Look 6111 · Sewing · Simplicity 9192

Pattern and Pieces

Growing up, time spent with my grandparents, my Nanny*, my Great Aunt and her mother, my Nan, always meant games. Mostly these games required pen and paper, packs of cards or empty paper cake cases. However, if my Great Aunt was involved, the games would always be elaborate affairs.  There were rules, explanations and very… Continue reading Pattern and Pieces