I always say one of the best things about receiving a subscription box is getting the chance to try fabrics you might not necessarily reach for, and giving yourself a bit of a challenge.
I have warm weather firmly on my mind. This is my first time of booking my holiday well in advance and the thought of taking a nice summer vacation is filling me with excitement to sew.
I don’t know about you, but I am soooooo ready to shed the dark layers of winter clothing. I am pining for some poppy, spring colours to brighten my wardrobe and get me excited for the (hopefully!) warmer months ahead.
I hadn’t heard the phrase Lavender Haze until I started working out a theme for February’s box, but it is a term from the 1950s which means to be in that honeymoon phase of a relationship… which I think we all still are when it comes to a beautiful piece of fabric right?
I love receiving fabrics that I wouldn’t instantly gravitate to when I get my box, as I can have a little think as to what to make which adds to the joy of the creative process. This month’s fabric certainly makes me happy as a knitter, as it has such a beautiful knit texture to it!
As it continues to get colder, I have winter accessories on my mind. I haven’t made a lot of accessories in the past, but the beauty of not needing to fit my bust, waist and hips was too appealing.
My inspiration this month came from a ready to wear garment I happened to stumble upon, and then couldn’t stop seeing everywhere.
This is one of the quickest crafts I think I’ve ever done and perfect for this cold snap we are having here in the UK this week. There is nothing better for the soul than getting out for a walk…
Well this was a very timely box, as I write this we are in a cold snap with temperatures reaching -7. But it is beautifully sunny and the best time of year to get out for a bracing walk in nature, wrapping up warm with a flask of hot chocolate.