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A Pretty Patchwork Collar to Sew in a Couple of Hours
I have fallen HARD for patchwork but as I'm easily distracted at the moment, big projects are beyond me for now. But a pretty little...
Tara Deighton
May 213 min read


Enchanted Creatures
It's long been a dream of mine to bring the creatures and textile ideas that have lived in my imagination for so long, to life. I finally...
Tara Deighton
Mar 32 min read


A Perfect Dress for Spring
On a recent treasure hunt in the charity shops of a nearby county town, I stumbled across this beautiful floral glazed gauze from the...
Tara Deighton
Apr 26, 20223 min read


Sewing My Dream Wardrobe ~ A Truly Magical Dress
I've long been obsessed with The Vampire's Wife and I just love everything about her aesthetic. So, unable to afford the price tag for...
Tara Deighton
Sep 27, 20212 min read


Berets for the Witching Hour
With the onset of Autumn, the longer evenings and the distant cackle of broomstick riding witches on the salt sea breeze {You will hear...
Tara Deighton
Sep 13, 20212 min read


A Dream Dress for Summer ~ A 1930's Inspired Wrap Dress
I've said it many times, both here and on Youtube but I'm really not good in the Sun! I burn, melt and suffer and have never really found...
Tara Deighton
Aug 2, 20212 min read


A Perfect Outfit for a Summer Day
Traditionally, I’ve never been a very good summer dresser and my summer worthy wardrobe has left a lot to be desired. This in part is...
Tara Deighton
Jun 7, 20213 min read


And All I Loved.... Some lines from Edgar Allen Poe
I've mentioned Mr Poe in my Journal before and a few lines of his poem, 'Alone' have been floating through my mind over the last few...
Tara Deighton
Apr 19, 20212 min read


Sewing My Dream Wardrobe ~ The Perfect Tea Dress
Anyone who has spent any time round here will know of my love of a good Tea dress. I've written about it before so I won't go on too much...
Tara Deighton
Mar 29, 20212 min read
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