Monthly Archives: March 2011

Great day out at ‘Sewing For Pleasure’ and ‘Hobbycraft’ exhibitions

On Saturday my Mum and I went to the NEC for the ‘Sewing for Pleasure’ and ‘Hobbycraft’ exhibitions. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and both bought some interesting things. These are my purchases: I am planning to make an A-Line skirt … Continue reading

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Through the lens: A lovely spring afternoon in the garden

Well this afternoon has been really lovely out in the garden. My daughter was pottering around poking ladybirds and getting covered in mud. I managed to clear away a bit of dead wood from last season and did some general … Continue reading

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Quick ‘n’ easy crochet dish cloth

It was my Mum’s birthday recently and I crocheted her a teacosy which I have already written about here. I also crocheted her a granny square dish cloth using blue and white cotton yarn.  I was easy and quick and … Continue reading

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My pink handmade wedding

At one of my sewing group evenings recently we were talking about my favourite colour ‘pink’ and I mentioned that my wedding theme had been pink and that I had made all the wedding accessories and designed (but not made) … Continue reading

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Photo restoration project: like father like son

I have recently completed a photo restoration project as a gift for my Mother-in-Law. I think she was pleased with it as she burst into tears when she saw it. The photo was of her Father who died when she … Continue reading

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