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I am sure you are all desperate to know who the winner of the wonderful DIY Couture book is!I asked my wonderful assistant Dinky Bo to help select a winner....... ...........and she selected ...A … read more

This weekend sees the streets of West London coma alive with the sound of drums, dancing and people pounding the pavement.Even if you aren't going to Notting Hill you can still soak up the carnival sp … read more

My Great Aunt Maddie left among her belongings a fabulous bag of old lace, she had been collecting it for years. I have kept it all this time, I didn't know what I would do with it but knew it would c … read more

There is something wonderful about curling up on the sofa on a Sunday evening in a pair of leggings and a cosy jumper. The only downside is I usually look like a cross between Bridget Jones … read more

In my stash of dressmaking patterns I found this vintage Butterick blouse pattern 4946, it has my mums name scribbled on the front but I am guessing she got it second hand from somewhere else as it is … read more