STITCHING

Every now and then I feel the urge to sew. My mother gave her old sewing machine to me and I have a trunk full of collected bits and bobs like fabric, buttons, lace and old dish towels. Most commonly I sew pillow covers, for you can never have enough fluffy cushions (and because it just takes about half an hour to end the project). I'm always amazed by the magic of sewing: as soon as you step on the pedal of the machine, everything else ends in smoke. I already have a next project in mind. Any hints for transfering printed images to fabric?

MOMENTUM # 1

+   I've been following the work of Nicole for years. She does fabulous art and has recently started to sew amazing stuff like a dress for her daughter or a blouse for herself.

+   As we are talking about sewing: another all-time-favourite of mine is Artemis. This sleeping bag is just  incredible.

+   Every time I look at the photos of Maria I instantly want to take a swim in one of Sydney's pools and have some of the delicious food she makes afterwards.

+   Mecki's blog is still young but already full of first-class content. She builds beautiful furniture like a stool and a luminaire.

+   Pancakes for breakfast.

+   In love with this skirt! And while we are at it: these colours, called green stone, jaguar green, marone, port and soft skin.