Category Archives: Sewing

2012

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Beth

These are the pieces I was most pleased with in 2012. Keep an eye out for my new blog in 2013. Fluffernutter has served me well over the years but its time for a new start and fresh focus…

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Grayson Perry

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Beth

Like many people, I’m more than a little in love with Grayson Perry. Portrait of the Artist as a Young Girl, his biography, was a frank and winning account of his life, from his tough childhood to his success as … Continue reading →

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Patchwork at Annie’s Attic

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Beth

Annie’s Attic in Westerham is the perfect setting for craft workshops. When you arrive you’re greated by Jan, the lovely tutor. Each participant has a little brown bag full of all the materials you need. Guided by Jan we each … Continue reading →

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Sew Over It: 1940s Tea Dress

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Beth

In June I was lucky enough to return to Sew Over It, for the 1940s Tea Dress weekend. Click here to read about my earlier visit for the Introduction to Dress Making. The goal: this wonderfully flattering 1940s tea dress … Continue reading →

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New homes for my makes

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Beth

Things I’ve made have ended up in some wonderful new homes. These little inklings were made for graphic designer Pete Main, who designed the banner for my blog. He keeps them on his desk at work. Check out his awesome … Continue reading →

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Stormtrooper iPad case

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Beth

I’ve been having a bit of a Star Wars mania lately, first I crocheted R2D2, then I machine embroidered a Stormtrooper onto an ipad case for @jbsurrey. ‘Only Imperial Stormtroopers are so precise’  

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Josephine

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Beth

Josephine has a spoon for a spine, and a keyhole to her heart.

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Happy New Year!

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Beth

Here are my best makes from 2011. Wishing all my lovely readers all good things in 2012 xxx

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Dressmaking at Sew Over It

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Beth

I’ve always been in awe of dress making. It seems like the ultimate luxury to have a skirt or dress that’s been made exactly to your size and shape. So when I heard Sew Over It was offering an introduction … Continue reading →

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More tea vicar?

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Beth

O dear, I just can’t stop making these teacup pin cushions. Every charity shop I go into has at least one lone teacup and saucer that need transforming. This blue design reminds me of folky papercuts. I love this pretty … Continue reading →

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