One of the attractions to crochet was the ability to easily make 3D objects. First I made an orange Octopode which I found through ravelry which linked to the tutorial on craftster. It was really easy and I had a great time making it. I used some nundle woolen mill yarn from my [...]
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my crochet octopode and this is ..
Posted in completed projects, crochet, patterns, this is, toys on 28, January 2008 | 6 Comments »
more christmas presents
Posted in completed projects, sewing, toys, tutorials on 17, December 2007 | 3 Comments »
I have been so distracted getting all of my sewing done that I haven’t had time to think, or blog or read anyone elses blog. I have so much to catch up on. Everyone else is busy too!!
Here are a few things from my pile ….
Some placemats, napkins and coasters and napkins from assorted tutorials [...]
dining table fabric cubby house
Posted in completed projects, fabric, toys on 26, November 2007 | 6 Comments »
Did you have one of these as a kid?
I remember that me and my sister had one. My mum made it out of old sheets I think. Florals, Purples and Oranges – the best 70’s stuff you could imagine. I loved playing in it. It is one of the few memories [...]
patterns for cardboard kitchens and doll tents
Posted in good thing, links, sites, blogs, patterns, toys on 19, November 2007 | 2 Comments »
On my search for patterns for handmade gifts I came across this awesome cardboard kithen. It was designed by Anna of forty-two raods and she sells it on etsy.
We have already bought the pattern and we are planning on making it with the kids over the christmas holidays. It is very well written [...]
Making for a handmade holiday
Posted in completed projects, sewing, toys on 19, November 2007 | 3 Comments »
I have made a huge effort over this past weekend making gifts for my kids, nieces and nephews.
I have 3 robots and 2 ruby dolls hiding amongst the boxes in the garage. [Sheridan inspired me with her robot, I just had to make one (or 3) too. ]
Ruby is a free pattern from one red [...]
life is going to change
Posted in completed projects, patterns, quilting, sewing, toys on 11, October 2007 | 1 Comment »
I am going back to work. I have had the past 9 months off and unfortunately the time has come for me to return to work. I love being at home but I love my job too. I am also very lucky because now my hubby has the opportunity to be a [...]
little lady bugs
Posted in completed projects, patterns, sewing, toys on 16, August 2007 | 2 Comments »
I was lucky enough to win a copy of this melly & me pattern just by commenting on their blog last month. The pattern is called Lottie and Little Lady.
It was pretty quick to make and it turned out exactly like in the picture, which is what I wanted. Well it is almost the [...]
where did I find the time?
Posted in completed projects, family, toys on 15, June 2007 | 3 Comments »
I am having some trouble at the moment with my little girl. Her favourite game is “wake the baby”, so this morning I spent some distraction time with her in her room.
While I was there I was looking around and I noticed how many toys and things that I have made her. I [...]
handmade gifts
Posted in family, knitting, toys on 10, May 2007 | 4 Comments »
I am a huge fan of handmade gifts – and it really doesn’t matter how “crap” they are. I would much prefer to get something that someone has made, and put some creativity and thought into than a store bought gift.
This week we got a beautiful knitted shawl for the brandon from hubby’s mother. [...]
japanese felt craft books
Posted in books, links, sites, blogs, sewing, toys on 19, March 2007 | 8 Comments »
I really enjoyed making my felt dinosaur so started searching through ebay to see if there were any books with other patterns. I came across a US seller that had lots of Japanese craft books full of felt toys. This then lead me to yesasia.com and amazon japan. This was the beginning [...]
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