I normally share something to do with what I’ve been doing, but for a change I’m going to show you some of Mr’s work. His current crafty obsession (and has been for awhile now) is woodturning with the odd foray into carpentry. His latest piece is just stunning. He found a gorgeous plank of naturally […]
At a quick glance, it’s looks like I’m practising lepidoptery, but I’m not pinning out butterflies but lots of swatches. I’ve had that many, that I’ve had to do them in batches and each time I’ve started to run out of blocking pins and have been relegated to using dressmaker’s pins. I still have more
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I’ve done plenty of knitting lately but for one reason or another they are secret projects, so I’ve not been able to share them. I have completed one little project which is a Puerperium Cardigan by Kelly Brooker. I bought some gorgeous Adriafil Duo Plus yarn in the “End of Season Sale” at A Good
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I’ve been knitting lots recently and have this big pile o’ knits. There’s lots of different bits in that pile; baby cardigan, baby vest, fingerless mitts, socks, bandana, shawl and a moebius cowl. A pair of vanilla socks (my pattern)… And this is what is currently on my needles… It’s a baby vest. It’s a
I’ve always had a fascination with painted rocks. My aunt used to paint for Royal Crown Derby and she painted the most beautiful things, including a large stone, which we use as a doorstop. With all the trending on Pinterest about painted rocks I had to have a go. This pin in particular inspired me.
I’m not entirely sure why but I dug my Filofax out of the cupboard and have started using it again. I thought I’d try and add a bit of creativity to it and make it more personal. I bought some washi tape and stickers from Riky and Nina. Washi tape and stickers The packs of
I have a finished object to show you. My Vitamin D cardigan. The pattern is by Heidi Kirramaier and it was very easy to follow. Turned hem – right side I did make one or two little alterations. The main one is the sleeve hems, which I changed from garter stitch to turned hems. I thought
I promised to show you my finished teaspoon stand from when we went mug painting. It was awhile ago but it had to be refired and then I started a mug with a similar design so thought I’d show you them together. Here’s before firing: And after. The colours become really vivid. I’m not as
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I seem to have a thing for Cathedral Windows. I’ve made lots of different projects with them. My favourite is this wall hanging (the photography is dire and you can’t see the detail, the entire hanging is quilted and the windows are metallic fabrics and look amazing). Then there is this cushion and my little needle
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Another year at Woolfest and it was just as fantastic. Here are links to previous years 2011 and 2012. It seemed busier this year. I went with the intention of buying no spinning fibre at all, as I had a lot bought me at Christmas, but…. Well, hilltopcloud fibre is so gorgeous, it just “had”
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