Susie is the author of Fat Quarter:
Vintage from GMC Publications
We get to see a glimpse of a
designer’s own sewing space...
“I have lived in the same house for
35 years – a terraced house near the
River Thames in Greenwich. Though
I store yarns and other materials all
over the house – I am fortunate to
have my own workroom. I have a huge
72-drawer cabinet to store supplies,
lots of shelving and a big desk for my
sewing machine and drawing board.
Is my work space tidy? No! So to escape
the mess, I make good use of other
rooms. I have a desk and an easel in my
bedroom, I use our large kitchen table
for cutt ing fabric, the guest bedroom
for photography and when I’m doing
knitt ing or embroidery I get comfy on
the living room sofa. Why sit at a desk
when you can curl up with a cat and a
good movie while you work?”
PURRFECT
PRESENTS
DMC HAVE brought out some pawfect new designs,
which would make ideal Christmas presents. Using
only one thread colour, there are six designs to
collect, including Playful Cat, Happy Dachshund and
Attentive Spaniel! Each kit comes with a hoop for
hanging for a quick fi nish.
HOME FOR CHRISTMAS
MY CRAFT ROOM: SUSIE JOHNS
SOPHIE ALLPORT’S sweet Home for Christmas
range includes this 100% cotton fabric. Featuring an
adorable pattern of Christmas trees and presents
bundled high onto sleighs and into cars, it’s the
perfect choice for backing Christmas stitched
ornaments, purses or even cushions. It’s available to
purchase by the metre from http://www.sophieallport.com.
“Drawers and
shelves are
overfl owing with
tools and supplies
- organised chaos!”