HEllo and Welcome to my sewing room…..I hope you will pop by often…..it’s a busy place. ALL MY DESIGNS HAVE LITERARY, TRAVEL OR HISTORICAL THEMES PLUS LOTS OF CHIT CHAT ABOUT SEWING STUFF AND MY DRESSMAKING ENDEAVOURS.
JOURNAL 2026
Summer
Wimbledon is looming, house/garden renovations in full flow and all around the landscape of England is so vibrant and floral. It’s a joy to be by the sea too and coastal walks inspire embroidery ideas. I have been making some silk bracelets with Liberty ties and will be writing all about them soon, along with a needlepoint project that is all about making something old into something new, but with a few twists and turns along the way. I also have some dressmaking projects on the cutting table too…so much to do and never enough time. Stay tuned.
Ruby xx
So here is my ‘Handmade Summer’….this quilted jacket was a great project that is setting the tone for the sunshine months ahead. The joy of handmade things never fades for me - it is such a creative, mediative and practical pastime and you end up with unique things that are so fun to use and wear.