Hussif patterns

This project has been on my 'to do' list for several months, but the impetus to get on with it came from finishing the University Centre Shrewsbury banner. When I delivered the banner to the campus I thought that I had best take a small emergency sewing kit along as well, just in case any last-minute fixes were required. They weren't, but as I hunted round for something suitable in which to carry pins, needles, thread and scissors I thought, "I really need to make that hussif". Make a what?…

When I made my pretty pastel Hussif in June the response from readers was incredible, so it seemed only natural that I should take you ...

I'm busy making for my next fair on 16th May. It is the Selvedge Spring Fair in Stroud. I love stitching these sewing huswifs, ...

I made my very own hussif last month, as I often travel trough with sewing/embroidery/knitting projects, I needed a kit where I can have all my essentials

ILL. VII Huswif pattern, courtesy of Sandra Highouse

For my birthday I received a sewing kit from my dear friend Erika. The sewing kit was for a sewing kit, which is kind of a funny thing to say. And in actually it was labelled as an 18th Century Housewife. The kit was a collaboration between Sewstine, one of my favorite 18th Century Costumers and master embroiderers and The Lady Detalle who is also a costumer and jewelry designer. Both have shops on Etsy, which is were Erika purchased my gift.

Hello friends! I hope you are having a wonderful holiday! I am aware that the photos are not showing across the blog and I'm so sorry for the inconvenience. My photo hosting service has been down for several days and unfortunately I'm not sure when the images may come back--there appears to be some progress so hopefully they'll reappear soon! Thanks so much for your patience! xo Kim