Monthly Archives: January 2018

Flowers for the Young Ladies

Posted on January 16, 2018 by Calico Stretch

I wanted to make the girls some summery trousers to take on holiday, for when it isn’t quite warm enough for shorts, or for when bitey bugs are on the prowl.  These were the result. The fabric is a soft … Continue reading →

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Summer holiday

Posted on January 14, 2018 by Calico Stretch

We’ve been away. The kids and JJ swam every day, even when it rained.  I swam too but mostly sat and watched them splash and paddle or joined in the search for beach treasures, walking up and down in the … Continue reading →

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Something for the girls

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Calico Stretch

My girls were in need of T-shirts so I made a few.  Here are two – the rest are in the wash somewhere.  I managed to use fabric from my existing collection, successfully resisting the allure of a newly opened … Continue reading →

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