A little treat for your sewing box

I was feeling a bit fed up today as my Aatp lucky pack still hasn't arrived so I went for a look at the pretty things in John Lewis' sewing department.

I found this really cute tin for my pins which is part of the Cath Kidston collection they have now. Its about 10cm across so it can fit plenty in, and even comes with some pins inside which is handy!

I got some nice poplin for my blouse project while I was there too.

Amy Butler and Cath Kidston fabrics at John Lewis

I popped into John Lewis yesterday to pick up some supplies for my latest project (top secret for the moment!) and let out a little involuntary squeal upon reaching the sewing department. They have stacks of new Cath Kidston and Amy Butler fabrics!!

They are not cheap - some of the Cath Kidston ones

are £13.50 a meter, but theres some really nice designs. Its cool to be able to buy things like that in the shop where you can see and touch the fabric instead of having to always order online.

They also had this really cute little sewing machine for just under £50.