random

This morning.
Thud. A new book arrived on the doorstep.
Quiet. One small child hoping to stay home from school by busying himself with lego. No chance, buddy (but nice work!).
A new print. Sticky taped to the wall for glancing at and critiquing throughout the day.
Flowers. Popping up everywhere in my garden letting me know it's spring tomorrow!

time

There never seems to be enough time to actually sit and design. So today all was put aside to work on a new idea that has been brewing.

and again

Another version of 'dress N'. Because once I find a pattern that fits I usually sew it over and over.
New boots. Because shopping for a few hours for boots is a good distraction with your Dad when your Mum is having major surgery (she's doing OK).

collaboration

Alison says it all so beautifully over here. She always does.
New tea towel design by Alison now available in my shop.

dress N

New mustard and chocolate drawstring waist dress. The pattern is from my favourite Japanese sewing book: Stylish Dress Book. As per usual I have changed a few things. No sleeves and an outside casing with web tape at the waist. And as it's still winter here, I'll be wearing it with black tights and a cardi!

texture

The boys recently had their school athletics carnival. I love the textures of the old red and white flags. The colours of the number markers. I'm really not sure what the other parents thought of me taking these pics while everyone else was more focused on the action. 
New in the shop: tea towels and snowflake coin purses.

robots

New robot back stitch pattern, pre-printed on natural cotton/linen and ready to go.