Tree
The Christmas Sweetie tree is one of the those Christmas traditions that I recall from my own childhood, although when I say tradition it may have been only one! Still it’s something, an idea, that’s stuck with me for the last 25 years or so. It’s a simple enough thing to execute and, if you’ve got [...]
Jolene and I spent a couple of hours last night collaborating on this Christmas Wreath for the front door last night, we’re fairly pleased with the end result even if I did get pricked so many times by the pine needles that my hands broke out in a mild allergic reaction that made it look [...]
Well, it was bound to happen sooner or later … that’s right the spirit of Christmas has finally caught up with me, almost. Anyway, in preparation for it’s imminent arrival I felt compelled to make some decorations, contrary to my usual ‘bah humbug!’ approach to Christmas!! Actually, it wasn’t just me, Jolene started it with [...]
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These embroidered pillows are made of very soft cotton, backed with offcuts of upholstery fabric of unknown type. They are perfect for little hands to clutch for comfort. They could also be ornaments, displayed in a bowl or basket, or used as pin cushions. Available in the shop
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I’m not sure why, but painting seems to be something I come back to time and again. I’ve noted previously that it can be a relaxing process and despite the obvious realisation that I’ll never create a masterpiece (it’s so passe anyway?!) I still enjoy that process. Even when my vision comes up against that [...]
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During our recent holidayup to the NW highlands I picked up few pieces of wood that took my fancy, a piece cherry, a piece of elm and a piece of yew – I wasn’t sure what I was doing with them when I lifted them in the wood-turning centre, although there was obviously something about [...]
Firstly, there are now felt brooches in the shop. Each one of these is entirely handsewn by me and available for a bargain price. I made my first Inchies this week too and am excited by the results. The first set is for the A, B, C, D, E, F Inchie swap on ATCsforall and [...]
This piece started life as a needlecase and ended up as a pincusion…the truth of the matter is that I forgot to include a seam allowance and it was then far too small to suit what I had in mind, although I’d like to have you believe the change of use was deliberate. This is [...]
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This handmade needle-case is for the ‘Handmade Needlecase’ swap on Swap-bot. I have been doing quite a bit of swapping at this website to try out new ideas and try to hone my needlework skills. I’ve found it lends a purpose to my crafting rather than simply making something for the sake of it,. which [...]
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