I think being a homebody is one of the reasons why I like sewing and making things. With this being the case, it probably comes as no surprise that I like books and reading just as much! My funny old house is stuffed full of books. Looking at them on the shelves around me, they feel like old friends. Especially the ones that I have read more than once! I love a story book. There's nothing quite like getting lost in a story and almost ... Read the Post...
Making Friends With Your Sewing Machine: How to Use a Zip Foot
Hopefully by now you have a good understanding of how your sewing machine works and how to use it. Now we're going to move on to using some of the different feet that your sewing machine might have come with. If your sewing machine only has one foot, don't worry. It's possible to buy sewing machine feet separately if you decide you need them. I mentioned in the post about sewing machine feet that there are some that I use and others that ... Read the Post...
DIY Hand Warmer Heat Pack
Having a DIY hand warmer heat pack in your pocket when it is cold is like a little treat. One of the reasons why I like to have a cup of tea while I'm out is so that I can warm my hands on it! Carrying a cup of tea around with you isn't always practical however, and when the tea has been drunk you can't warm your hands on it any more! A little rice bag works just as well as a cup of tea. If you put it in your pocket, you can warm your ... Read the Post...
Some Thoughts on the Darkest Time of the Year
I actually quite like winter, but I know a lot of people don't. It's easy to see why. When I worked outside of the home in a conventional job, one of the worst things was leaving home in the dark, then leaving work in the dark. For a little while, I worked in an office that had no natural light, and it was awful! Unless I made a point of heading outside in my lunch break, I wouldn't see daylight at all! Hanging around waiting for buses and ... Read the Post...
