Category Archives: Crafts and Other Fun!

Joseph And His Monster

Posted on May 28, 2011 by admin

Occasionally, just occasionally – Joseph and I have a crafty afternoon. We bake cakes and make things with Hama beads. They are our special little times when Samuel is sleeping and we do the things that the smallest person cant … Continue reading →

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A Very Royal Occasion

Posted on May 22, 2011 by admin

29th April was a big day. Samuel and I went to a Tea Party of Much Fabulousness! We were supposed to be watching a couple of people get married on the TV, but, truly, it was an excuse for cake … Continue reading →

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Monthly Make – April

Posted on May 22, 2011 by admin

This baby quilt project had been hanging around since well before Christmas, but it was April before I finally managed to get it finished. I was So Pleased with the results (especially as it had been a trial to make … Continue reading →

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Fruity Goodness

Posted on August 7, 2010 by admin

I have been playing about recently – thinking about making some toys for the little people. Things that rattle and jangle, that are a good size to pick up and put down, throw, catch and put in boxes and bags. … Continue reading →

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The one that got away (well, was given away!!)

Posted on May 29, 2010 by admin

I had my bargianious remnants and my lovely friend Anne was celebrating her 30th birthday. She is a fellow knitter, so my challenge was to make my very first bag, and gift it to Anne along with some knitting goodies … Continue reading →

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The Remnant Revolution!

Posted on February 22, 2010 by admin

I cant help myself – I LOVE a bargain! There are so many lovely fabrics out there – but purse strings only stretch so far (and its really not far enough!). It turns out that John Lewis remnant bins are … Continue reading →

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Its not a quilt – but its a start!

Posted on February 22, 2010 by admin

I want to make a quilt at some point. I have an romantic image of handcrafting something that will keep generations of my family warm on cold winters nights. However, I had NO CLUE where to start! But, I am … Continue reading →

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When Impulse Purchases Turn Good!!

Posted on February 5, 2010 by admin

An impulse purchase of alien fabric in Mandors left me a few pounds lighter, but with no idea what I was really going to do with it. But added with some green fleece from Ikea and I made No. 1 … Continue reading →

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