I made a new Christmas quilt over the global pandemic period. It started out as a group project at my quilt group which we called a Shoebox Shuffle. All our members put the pattern, instructions and some or all of the fabric needed for the blocks they wanted to be…
I had a large amount of half square triangles which were offcuts from quilts I had made previously. It’s fun to make a bonus quilt and it’s satisfying to use leftover pieces from former projects. It appeals to my enjoyment of up-cycling and recycling. I made this quilt during Lockdown…
I've ramped up the kitsch and camp quotient in my tea room. The Bulbul Nest is looking quite fabulous Darling! I thought I would give you a little update. My collection of royal divorce china is, I feel, complete. That is, of course, unless I manage to acquire any commemorative…
In my first year at Committed to Cloth I took the Wet n' Wild wet media course. I produced quite a lot of fabric including this piece.I pleated a piece of cotton sateen, tray dyed it with petrol green procion dye. Next I used a manky brush to brush it…
Had one of my favourite breakfasts today, four minute soft boiled egg with asparagus dippy soldiers and sea salt. Delish.What's your favourite breakfast?Love Melanie x
I do apologise for the lack of posts on my blog lately but my house looks like thisYes, we are in the middle of a MAHOOSIVE building project. It's all very exciting but last week it got to the point where the kids and myself had to move out, just…
Look at all the fabricy goodness! A care package, not from the Red Cross but from my very good friend who has emigrated to Wales. I can hardly wait to get my scissors in to it.Fabulous batiks too!!And some hexagons, already pieced over papers.Also there were some fantastic leaflets in…
Another winning breakfast from Kath Eats Real Food. This oatmeal pancake was fun to cook and very tasty, I topped it with mashed banana and almond nut butter. Mmmmmm........It's turned out to be another delicious day. I picked my kids up from my parents' house after work. I only worked…
Melanie Makes Meringues