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Sewing some instant gratification
Yesterday, I woke up and realised something: I needed to finish a project. I was sick of being ‘in progress’ and was craving the delicious sense of achievement that comes with crossing the finish line....
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A little Friday colour…
It’s Friday after a very long and busy week and its dark and cold outside, I have a stinking cold, a talk to write (for a local writing group) and a meeting at the school to brainstorm fundraising...
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Pretty things
I love candles and use those bumper bags of tealights from IKEA around the house. However, for a treat (or as a gift) something a bit different it required. This hurricane lamp has antique lace...
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Craft round up
I’m still neck-deep in my novel revision and that, coupled with the school holiday, means I haven’t had an awful lot of spare time for crafting. I’m still (slowly) knitting, but in the time it’s taken...
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Speaking of lucky…
Yesterday’s post made me think about my blessings and, without wishing you all to lightly vomit, they are legion. Top of the list this week has to be this gorgeous dotty apron which my daughter made...
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Penguin procrastination
We’re all pretty keen on penguins in the this house, but my son is especially enamoured. If I were a first-rate mother I would whip up one of these adorable stuffed-toy penguins. Purl Bee not only...
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Craft: Screenprinted textiles by Solitaire
This is one of those times that unpromising phrases such as ‘fox bag’ and ‘snail cushion’ turn out to be rather lovely. Husband and wife team, Em and Matt Bruty, screenprint their illustrations onto...
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Craft: Pretty up a suitcase with floral fabric
Oh my. Now I didn’t think it was possible to improve a vintage suitcase, but this tutorial from A Beautiful Life proves me wrong… It’s a great way to rescue a suitcase with a less-than-pristine top,...
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Bloggers are lovely – it’s official
I started reading blogs about seven years ago. When I joined an online writing forum and met lots of nice, helpful people, I began to read their blogs. I read the blogs they recommended and followed...
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