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Monthly Archives: January 2011
Through the lens: My top 10 quirky memories of New York
Manhattan Island is a truly amazing place, full of so many vibrant sights, sounds and people, but while I was there I saw some things that were very funny, strange and quirky. These things really stick in my memory and … Continue reading
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Friday’s Fab Find: Lovely crochet flower dishcloths
I seem to be talking about crochet a lot these days. I think it’s because I have found something I can do in front of the TV at night when I am too tired to do anything else. I also … Continue reading
My new dressmakers dummy
I’m planning to try making some clothes for myself this year, it’s something I have never tried but always wanted to. Years ago my Mum used to make lots of clothes and had a dressmakers dummy. I recently asked her … Continue reading
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Through the lens: Looking forward to the Spring
I can’t wait for Spring to arrive. I’ve just had a wander round my garden and I can see new life emerging! Tiny buds on the fruit trees mean blossom is on its way so I thought I’d share some … Continue reading
Granny squares crochet cushion cover
For some months now I have been working on this granny square cushion cover. As I am new to crochet (and I hold my crochet hook wrong) I am quite slow. I almost thought I was never going to finish … Continue reading
Friday’s Fab Find: Cool design website which aspires to inspire
I was recently sent a link to this very cool website/blog that is all about cool design inspired by designers. The site is called The Donut Project and this is what it says about itself: “The Donut Project is a … Continue reading
Beautiful crochet flower squares
Now I have learnt to crochet I’m always searching for lovely ideas of things I can make. I came across these gorgeous crochet flower squares on a blog and had to share the link. The blog is called Rosehip and … Continue reading
One of the best New Year sights: daffodil bulbs emerging
I think the best thing about January is seeing the first emerging shoots of daffodil bulbs. I love daffodils because they sing of Spring and sunnier, longer days, warmer weather, getting out in the garden and going to the park … Continue reading
Craft books inspire long to-do list
For Christmas I was given Cath Kidston’s ‘Sew’ book, Martha Stewart’s ‘Encyclopedia of Crafts’ and Martha Stewart’s ’Encyclopedia of Sewing and Fabric Crafts’. I was delighted with them all. I’ve had a good look through all of them and made myself … Continue reading
