Good morning!I promised you an introduction to my Betsy so here she is: I have taken a photo of Betsy to help me show you some of the most obvious bits and pieces of her anatomy - like Nanny, Betsy is really old getting on in years, but can still mix it with the younger ones. JTogether, we have sewn everything … Read more
Tutorials
Lets Sew Part 5 – Straight Stitching
Good Morning!!We have now filled our bobbin, threaded the machine, attached the foot for the job and changed the needle - I guess we can't delay this any longer!!We are going to use straight stitching. Betsy has a nice little window where … Read more
Let’s Sew – Part 9 – Sewing around Curves
Good Morning!Now that we have you sewing straight seams it is time to take a look at curved seams. You will want to use these on necklines, armholes etc You basically have two types of curved seams - concave and convex - or ones that curve inwards … Read more
Let’s Sew Part 11 – Sewing Room Project 4 – Zippered pouch
Today we are going to sew a zipper. These seem to cause a lot of people grief but really they are not that hard - trust Nanny! We will use a zip to complete a Sewing Room Pouch which you can use to hold your rotary cutter or any number of sewing … Read more
Recipes
Caramel Tart Recipe
Back in May, I posted about making my son some Caramel Tarts. I promised a … Read more
Easiest Chocolate Fudge
This would have to be the easiest Chocolate Fudge ever! What you … Read more
Nanny & Poppy Projects
How to Rule Up 1/2 Triangles – Easily
I've been looking at a UFO and it has 1/2 triangles in it. Don't you hate … Read more
Bring back Dining!
I always wanted a nice, old dining suite - you know - the oak table, padded … Read more