My Haberdasher's Happy Place

The little of sewing I've done, I've loved.

I sat a class in creative embroidery in Art College

and it was perfect for me as I'm not perfect at sewing.

The sticky-outy threads and very zigzaggy stitch work

covered a multitude of sins and for a while

I made it my happy place of all happy places!

So, in an effort to return to stitch heaven,

I enrolled in a one day Quirky Creatures course

with Textile Workshop Dublin.

Quirky Creatures Course at TWD

I mean Quirky? Creatures? Sewing bits and bobs?

I had to go.

I met the most lovely Paget Scott-McCarthy

(who is one of the founders and amazingly talented)

and with her clear and gentle instruction,

I made these (don't laugh now!)

This is Roderick Ryan O'Connor Reilly

(I think he most definitely is Irish)

and Doris the Sausage Dog.

But I've been practicing a little at home,

starting to use paper, pretty fabrics and simple designs.

I have loads to learn, but am having fun while I'm doing it!