by Maeri | Sep 10, 2013 | General News, Sewing, Sewing_Machines
I have been busy sewing away the last few weeks on my newly refurbished Bernina 802 Sport. I am not quite sure why Bernina decided to add the word “sport” to the name as it doesn’t really do anything that would make Jeremy Clarkson want to take it...
by Maeri | Jan 17, 2012 | Crafting, Random_stuff, Sewing, Sewing_Machines, Stitching and Sewing, Workshops
Quite a few years ago, I somehow came across this wonderful sewing resource that was written by an elderly lady who was entering her twilight years and wanted to write about her experience of what was a good sewing kit based on her many years of sewing and also the...
by Maeri | Jan 10, 2012 | Adult_Courses, Knitting, Open Craft Night, Sewing, Sewing_Machines, Stitching and Sewing, Workshops
If there is one thing I have learned whilst doing my workshops here at the Studio, crafting isn't just about learning a new skill, it is about connecting with people and making time to be social. And what better time to do this than during the Winter monthes when...
by Maeri | Jan 5, 2012 | Adult_Courses, Classes, Crafting, Creative, Crochet, Sewing_Machines, Weblogs, Workshops
I have been so busy that I suddenly noticed…it is winter! "The Invincible Summer," a quote print by Matthew Kavan Brooks for Society6 You could forgive me for not noticing it as much as the weather has been so mild that one would, at times,...
by Maeri | Nov 25, 2011 | Free things to make, Random_stuff, Sewing_Machines
About two years ago, I received a phone call from a man who was contacting the Studio on behalf of his wife. They lived in the local community and had heard about what we do through an article in one of the newspapers. His wife was no longer able to sew due to...
by Maeri | Jun 7, 2011 | Random_stuff, Sewing, Sewing_Machines, Weblogs
I love, love, love sewing machines – old, new, reconditioned, etc. We have our Lending Stitches programme, where we happily (and most importantly – freely!) loan out sewing machines – these have been given to me by the general public and are a bit...
