Poncho-tastic!

Recently, dear reader, my other half and I have become completely addicted to watching westerns, such as as 'Hell on Wheels' and 'Dead Wood' which has made me look at things in a completely different way.  I love the whole homespun thing which contrasts sharply with the Victorian elegance of the time. For the poor, this really was make-do and mend!

I saw this really easy poncho pattern in a knitting book and thought, as I'm not much of a knitter that if I could commit I might be able to manage to make it.  That's what I love about sewing, things can take shape quite quickly. Knitting requires a bit more dedication and perseverance.

Knitted from lovely soft mohair I found in Whitby.

This will be winging its way to NZ for my mum in time for winter.

 

Up up and away (hopefully)!

So I have finally managed to sort out  a facebook page for my personalised sewing tution which I am hoping to build a business from.  It is in the early stages yet but I would appreciate it if you would take the time dear reader to check it out and like it and pass it on to anyone you may know who is considering sewing lessons.

You can check out the results of my teaching in earlier posts which show projects made by my pupil Kate, who is a really quick study.  Very proud of her, considering she has never been on a sewing machine before now she is proving to be very talented.

I think the best way to really learn is the traditional way, my mother passed her skills down to me which inspired me to go onto further study.  This is what I hope to do for others, provide a personalised  course of sewing lessons for individuals so you reap the benefit of my time and your funds.  It is such  a shame when people go to college classes, pay all that money and only have 10 minutes tutor time in each two or three hour session.  Even worse if you come away without a finished project after 10 weeks and no transferable skills.  I have called this enterprise Reap What You Sew  as I feel that personlised, individual lessons are the only way to reap any real benefit.


Have also popped into the lovely knitting shop Baa Ram Ewe in Headingley and left my flyer so hopefully we shall see if we get any interest!

Keep your fingers crossed for me dear reader.

Plum Passion

Lovingley made from both vintage and modern good quality glass and metal beads.  Available from Eishin-an, Leeds.

Love You Longtime

Gorgeous, beaded, love-themed necklaces made with vintage and modern high quality glass beads. Now instore at Eishin-an, Leeds, 0113-261 0111.

 

Pearl Perfection

Beautiful, upcycled pearl necklaces with macrame detailing, reministant of past work. Now instore at Eishin-an, Leeds, 0113-261 0111.

 

 






Manufactured from repurposed vintage pearl necklaces and other modern jewellery componants, trimmed with upcycled chains and handmade silk ribbons from upcycled garments. 

These necklaces take absolute ages to make with all the macrame involved but they are worth it for the shabby chic vintage, Miss Haversham look.