I love cats, unfortunately my husband doesn’t, so to keep us both happy this is my new baby – Kuroneko (Japanese for Black Cat).

The first thing I remember about sewing is my beloved Nana making me a little pinafore dress with an embroidered collar for my first day of school. My Nana then taught me to sew and I have been sewing ever since.

I inherited her old sewing machine but last year I put it into retirement and bought a new one and, although I hate to say it, the new machine is easier to use (sorry Nana).

I now have a renewed enthusiasm to use some of my squirrelled away fabric. I get inspired by colour and like using different patterns and textures, also look out for my cheeky little Neko on each of my designs.

Happy shopping …

Jo