gathered

Today is a sad day for our family. We got up at 3am to see off my sister and her children, who are flying back to Australia today. But I have decided to gather myself and not go on about … Continue reading

fuzzy felt

There’s something very appealing about hand-felted creations. It’s that fuzzy, cuddly quality they have. And when they’re on a miniature scale, well… they can sometimes send you into cute overload. In fact, these are so cute I can barely restrain … Continue reading

job done! (well, nearly)

Well, at last I have completed the pendants I started what seems like weeks ago. Actually, it probably was weeks ago! I always underestimate how long it takes to make things – and how much life seems to get in … Continue reading

jumping through hoops

I have been cracking on with my new batch of pendants this week. They always take longer than I think they should. But that’s because I am always looking to try and get them absolutely perfect. To this end, I … Continue reading

ric rac rocks!

I went to sewing class today. My plan to play it safe and rediscover some confidence in my dressmaking abilities was a good one. The pattern pieces I had drafted were correct, and my fruity skirt is, as you can … Continue reading

pom pom pom

I have a new addiction… making pom poms! When I went to a festival the other weekend there was a fabulous kids’ area, full of crafty goodness to which I was drawn like a moth to a flame. Officially I … Continue reading