Monthly Archives: January 2014

PHEW!

Posted on January 29, 2014 by lifeaworkinprogress.com

These last few days I have been sewing my socks off. I have been busy on a joint venture, the other half finished her bit in one day, but it has taken me parts of four days, being very slow … Continue reading →

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THE GOOD,THE BAD AND THE UGLY

Posted on January 24, 2014 by lifeaworkinprogress.com

I find the reviews put up this month by some of the sewing bloggers I follow  very interesting. It is always illuminating to see what they think are the best of their makes, those they haven’t worn very much and … Continue reading →

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READING AND BREAD

Posted on January 21, 2014 by lifeaworkinprogress.com

My trip to Reading was tiring but given the list I took my purchases were extremely modest. I bought 2.6m of this lovely rust colour wool;  This is for a jacket. I have an almost vintage O.O.P. Vogue pattern of a … Continue reading →

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WHITE SHIRT AND CLICHES

Posted on January 16, 2014 by lifeaworkinprogress.com

Well I clearly didn’t listen to myself when I told me that I would finish the white shirt last weekend. I did do some sewing on it, but I actually finished it completely today [Wednesday]. Just three days late, I … Continue reading →

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U.F.O.s

Posted on January 10, 2014 by lifeaworkinprogress.com

When the rains came the roof of the garden shed began to leak and one of the windows broke. Not a big deal as damage goes, but it prompted me to go and check on the plastic storage boxes I … Continue reading →

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GRATEFUL

Posted on January 4, 2014 by lifeaworkinprogress.com

   for not so small mercies. Seriously, my garden is under water, but I am so lucky compared with so many others. This is the best bit, the one corner of my garden, nearest the house. The bottom part is much … Continue reading →

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