Elizabeth W. posted an article on Quilt Geek - Jul 12, 2011, 2:30 pm
My new blog about my new fabrics and clothes, the aim of the blog is to promote these things using pictures and minimal write ups. The fabric in this picture is my 'London Calling' design and am using it to make a very cool skirt. Again I had the fabric made with Spoonflower - my new best friend.
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Elizabeth W. posted an article on Quilt Geek - Jul 12, 2011, 11:02 am
I am really a dressmaking novice so I wanted to make the simplest dress that would require no zips (my achilles heel) and no darts (haven't learned how to do them yet). I am also lax at measuring so this is a one size fits all. I gave it shape with a belt made from the same fabric. Without the bel...
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Elizabeth W. posted an article on Quilt Geek - Jun 23, 2011, 12:23 pm
I am practicing some clothes designs for my new fabrics. However the fabric is quite expensive so don't want to do trials using them in case I make mistakes. This piece of fabric I bought as a stash and loved the pattern. I also notice it was already cut and hemmed into a semi-circle so used it t...
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Elizabeth W. posted an article on Quilt Geek - Jun 22, 2011, 12:09 pm
ui I have become quite the little space Genie! Remember all those weeks ago when I complained that sewing was a pain because I had to pull out and put away my stuff? Well I would like to present you with my solution. This closet was designed for a washer and dryer, but we don't have one so it has...
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Elizabeth W. posted an article on Quilt Geek - Jun 21, 2011, 8:20 pm
razor blade hairband, a photo by liz_watkin on Flickr. I have recently been working on some new fabric designs. Here's a razor blade pattern that have produced using the wonderful Spoonflower.
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Elizabeth W. posted an article on So Eat - Jun 8, 2011, 12:35 pm
Sometimes it's a terrible affliction to be working from home and a food writer. Research just makes you hungry and the kitchen is only a few steps away. Perhaps this is why so many of these TV chefs are so overweight. However, there is an advantage to being close to a fully stocked kitchen, which...
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Elizabeth W. posted an article on So Eat - Jun 8, 2011, 4:00 am
A good selection of condiments, spices, herbs and other staples are vital to your kitchen. I usually spend more for good quality products here because they last a while anyway and it makes such a difference to your food. Wholefoods (or Greenlife as it's called here in Asheville) has a really e...
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Elizabeth W. posted an article on So Eat - Jun 7, 2011, 2:51 pm
This is a green recipe I have Valerie from the Double G Ranch farm in Leicester, NC to thank for this glorious dish. We went there at the weekend and bought the quails after a tour of their property where they rear goats, pigs, chickens and ducks. Though I planned to add parsley, in my rush to get ...
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Elizabeth W. posted an article on So Eat - Jun 7, 2011, 3:00 am
I use lemons like a condiment. They are always in my fridge. I add the juice to all sorts of dishes that need oomph or use them in marinades and salads. This lovely and stylish tool juices lemons better than anything else. It is the perfect shape for getting every last drop of juice out and you c...
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Elizabeth W. posted an article on So Eat - Jun 6, 2011, 3:08 pm
Asheville's tailgate markets are such an asset to the city. At weekends and during the week you can find markets bursting with local produce allover the city; cheese, cured meats, handmade baked goods and even soaps, all find a place here. We are lucky enough to have one almost at the bottom of ou...
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Elizabeth W. posted an article on So Eat - Jun 6, 2011, 11:39 am
This is a blue recipe It's finally the season for peaches and they are sweet and perfumed. This smoothie takes seconds to make and will boost you for the day. If you happen to live somewhere where raw goat's milk is available legally, use it, the pro-biotics and clean taste are just fab. I often...
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Elizabeth W. posted an article on Quilt Geek - Jun 6, 2011, 9:31 am
New cover, the rosettes are paper pieced and hand appliqued, the top will be machine sewn as soon as the voltage converter comes for my UK machine!
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Elizabeth W. posted an article on So Eat - Jun 6, 2011, 7:52 am
I have no idea why this picture is rotated like this, so apologies. Anyway here is a beautiful fresh loaf of soda bread, made in an hour, prep to baking with great thanks to Nigel Slater's soda bread recipe. As happy as I am in the States, there are some things that I do miss and decent wholemeal b...
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Elizabeth W. posted an article on So Eat - Jun 5, 2011, 8:50 am
I know it has been a while since I have posted regularly. After moving a couple of times, my husband and I are now firmly settled in wonderful Asheville. I have been working on a cookbook that I plan to self-publish at the urging of my better half. It will be about seasonal food in the local area ...
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Elizabeth W. posted an article on Quilt Geek - Jun 3, 2011, 5:16 pm
These are going to look awesome as cushion covers once I get the colours right ...
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Elizabeth W. posted an article on Quilt Geek - Jun 2, 2011, 9:38 am
I love kimono silks and my love of paper piecing works great with them because they are so thin and floppy to work with. The paper templates are a great way of stabilizing the material. As you can see I am using them for a fan block, the completed one is a Dresden plate block which I made years ago...
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Elizabeth W. posted an article on Quilt Geek - Jun 1, 2011, 5:20 pm
I have a problem when I get such beautiful fabrics, I can't bare to cut them up! I may not use this for a project but seam it and wear it as a scarf -yum!
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Elizabeth W. posted an article on Quilt Geek - Jun 1, 2011, 1:00 pm
Yes, I have put my store to rest, I'm afraid. Maybe I will go back to it, but I doubt it right now. I love shopping there and will continue to do so, as a crafts person it's so hard to get noticed! Luckily I am in a place brimming with craft shows, stores and studios. Even so I am going to focus ...
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Elizabeth W. posted an article on Quilt Geek - May 30, 2011, 12:49 pm
I cannot get over how merely switching out cushion covers can change the feel of a room. We have inherited a really great, green leather sofa, but the covers we inherited with it were very dark, old fashioned and basically not very nice. The whole feel was jarring, as we have really tried to keep ...
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Elizabeth W. posted an article on Quilt Geek - May 27, 2011, 12:55 pm
Quick snapshot on a piece I am working on that will become a picture. It is an abstract piece and it's almost finished. When it's done I intend stretch it onto a frame like a canvas so it can be hung on the wall.,
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Elizabeth W. posted an article on Quilt Geek - May 27, 2011, 12:36 pm
After over a year of planning and discussing we are finally living in Asheville. Our apartment is tiny but I love it. We are walkable distance from downtown with great views of the city and enough wildlife to make us feel free. My plan is to find work - a hard task here - and in the mean time work...
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Elizabeth W. posted an article on So Eat - Feb 12, 2011, 3:10 pm
THIS IS A GREEN RECIPE This time of year in the northern hemisphere is when vegetables like sprouts and cabbage really come into their own. Many people don't like sprouts, but cook them this way and I guarantee you will be converted. Slice your sproutsFry up some pancetta cubes or bacon in olive o...
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Elizabeth W. posted an article on Quilt Geek - Jan 31, 2011, 11:49 am
Masking tape is just one of those multi-purpose gems that I have to have in my craft inventory. It's great for all sorts of stuff,I personally use it a great deal when embroidering or cross-stitching. I tape the edges of my fabric to stop fraying and because it doesn't have a mega-strong adhesive ...
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Elizabeth W. posted an article on Quilt Geek - Jan 26, 2011, 11:30 am

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Elizabeth W. posted an article on Quilt Geek - Jan 25, 2011, 3:37 pm
Be environmentally friendly with these great bottles, my white one on the left was well-used in Zambia and as a result got a little bashed around so a bought a new one at World Market. They sell them in a lots of places in the States, but online I discovered Earthlust who specialise in fresh desig...
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Elizabeth W. posted an article on Quilt Geek - Jan 25, 2011, 7:22 am
'My Orange Valentine' by L1zW Orange is a warm colour and a sexy smell. Awaken your senses with colours, tastes and fragrances that will ignite passion. Yum! As you can my re-ignited love affair with Etsy has resulted in a romantic, steamy treasury list for Valentine's Day. Husband take note. Sto...
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Elizabeth W. posted an article on Quilt Geek - Jan 18, 2011, 11:11 am
'Let's Go' by L1zW Essentials for long haul travel from one who knows! Towards the end of this week I will finally be flying out to the US to live. Inspired by new emigration I came up with this treasury of things I think are essential when travelling long haul, along with a few fun items. Loose co...
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Elizabeth W. posted an article on Quilt Geek - Jan 14, 2011, 3:00 pm
Great dress, thanks Threadbanger. XXX
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Elizabeth W. posted an article on Quilt Geek - Jan 14, 2011, 4:00 am
This is a great way of doing reverse applique if you have a non-fraying material like felt or jersey. It is so simple, will defnitely try it. Click on the picture for the tutorial from That Darn Kat. For more of her patterns, check out the Etsy shop
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Elizabeth W. posted an article on Quilt Geek - Jan 13, 2011, 10:29 am
IMG_2831 Originally uploaded by liz_watkin Taken in Asheville, this picture of the River Arts District was part of why I decided the city was for me. I have visited quite a few 'arts districts' in my time, however this was the first I found that actually seemed to be a hotbed of genuine creativity ...
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Elizabeth W. posted an article on Quilt Geek - Jan 13, 2011, 7:29 am
'Fresh Fun Home' by L1zW A modern, homely living space full of light and space. When I first signed up to Etsy I was so excited to find this wonderful site full of creative people. I was inspired to enough to start my own shop - Phyllis B - but was not too successful. There were a number of reas...
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Elizabeth W. posted an article on Quilt Geek - Jan 13, 2011, 6:32 am
I know it is slow coming and I apologise for my tardiness. The laptop was out of action for a little while, but I am now back in business. Life is slightly calmer since I packed up our extra stuff and shipped it off, I will be eagerly awaiting my beloved Singer sewing machine, fabric stash and much ...
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Elizabeth W. posted an article on Quilt Geek - Dec 23, 2010, 4:55 pm
The photo above shows the gift I received from the Visual Arts Council in Zambia at my leaving party. The paintings are a triptych of an area in Zambia where I used to live - Katete. I was very moved to get them and also chuffed to find that they fit in my luggage. I am back in the UK for Christma...
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Elizabeth W. posted an article on Quilt Geek - Dec 23, 2010, 4:53 am
kangaroo Originally uploaded by liz_watkinI made this kangaroo by special request for a dear friend who collects them. I am really pleased with how it turned out. It's been some time since I made any cross stitch, and this has reminded me of how much fun it is!
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Elizabeth W. posted an article on Scrapbook - Dec 22, 2010, 10:39 am

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Elizabeth W. posted an article on Scrapbook - Dec 22, 2010, 9:50 am

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Elizabeth W. posted an article on Scrapbook - Dec 19, 2010, 12:25 pm

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Elizabeth W. posted an article on Scrapbook - Dec 16, 2010, 11:18 am

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Elizabeth W. posted an article on Scrapbook - Sep 23, 2010, 3:16 am
Copyright: January 12th 2026 The apartments under London are sound proofed. The trains glide by with purpose and they make Marcia’s hanging plants sway a little with the vibration. She, like many other residents of London underground prefers to watch through tinted windows the realism of the const...
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Elizabeth W. posted an article on Quilt Geek - Sep 1, 2010, 6:42 am
When you look at the work of Stary Mwaba your first thought may very probably be, 'Why have I never heard of this artist before?' Stary Mwaba: remember the name, you will not forget his work. His paintings, within the cultural context of Zambia, his home, take great risks in their concepts and them...
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Elizabeth W. posted an article on Scrapbook - Aug 30, 2010, 2:47 am
My friend Stary is going to be famous. All you have to do is look at his work and the question becomes, 'Why have I never heard of this artist before?' Stary Mwaba: remember the name, you will not forget his work. His paintings, within the cultural context of Zambia, his home, take great risks in t...
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Elizabeth W. posted an article on So Eat - Jul 24, 2010, 4:12 am
Regardless of our refined our tastes may be, we all have a few guilty pleasures. Foods that we just love even though we know we shouldn't. I am very much against processed food, but there are some to which I just can't seem to shake my addiction! I have to admit that a lot of these were introduced t...
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Elizabeth W. posted an article on Scrapbook - Jul 20, 2010, 5:43 am
I am a Tom waits fanatic and his music inspired me to start a comic based on one of his songs 'The Reeperbahn' from his 2005 album 'Alice'. More to come.
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Elizabeth W. posted an article on So Eat - Jul 19, 2010, 4:51 am
Obviously being a foodie means I believe eating can cure most things ( a dangerous notion I know!). For years now whenever I am a bit fed up I make the same thing – pasta with tomato sauce. I don't know what it is about this dish that cheers me up so much, I think it's the reminders of sunny days ...
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Elizabeth W. posted an article on Scrapbook - Jul 17, 2010, 5:40 am
We've been hit by an internet gremlin and trying to do anything online has become a bit of a pain. Nevertheless we soldier on! The Art Pages, the newspaper that will be launched in a couple of weeks is taking up a lot of my time right now, as we are desperate to keep to the deadlines. It's a slow ...
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Elizabeth W. posted an article on Scrapbook - Jul 14, 2010, 6:41 am
I finally finished my first ventures into zineland. One is the first part of a long story I have written, the other is a kind of picture and story combined as a poster. Despite all the frustrations of Lusaka, one thing I am able to do is get copying done fairly cheaply – who knew? So I now have b...
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Elizabeth W. posted an article on Scrapbook - Jul 10, 2010, 6:40 am
Last weekend we went to the Victoria Falls as it was a long weekend. The journey down was pretty horrendous because they are re-doing the road and huge sections have been closed off and we had to navigate our crappy Toyota down horrible gravel roads. But it was worth it. We've both been to the Victo...
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Elizabeth W. posted an article on Scrapbook - Jul 1, 2010, 6:32 am
My little lovely this time around is this lamp. I got it from a friend who was leaving the country and had to offload some stuff. I had it in my sewing hamper for months because it needed a new bulb, then recently I unearthed it and realised I needed a lamp for my new study. Zambia is not known for ...
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Elizabeth W. posted an article on Scrapbook - Jun 29, 2010, 6:33 am
Funny how ideas come about. I have become pretty obsessed with the idea of self-publishing and zines for a while now and consequently mulling over what my first venture will be. I came up with making a fold-out poster zine, that would be an easy and compact intro for me. I had been doing a lot of t...
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Elizabeth W. posted an article on Scrapbook - Jun 25, 2010, 5:27 am

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