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Swatching a New Project ::
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Things have been crazy since I came back from maternity leave, it's only been 5 weeks, but it feels like a whole lot longer. Almost as soon as I started back a load of work landed in my lap. It's such a nice feeling to have people search you out and ask you to do work for them.
Of course most of what I've been working on is massively top secret, but needless to say there's been a whole lot crochet...
Of course most of what I've been working on is massively top secret, but needless to say there's been a whole lot crochet...
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Play Dough :: A Recipe ::
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Recently the time when Milo has friends round has become a lot more led by him and his friends, with a lot less interference from me....
Sewing :: Springtime Clothes for Effie ::
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My iron has been in overdrive in the last few weeks. Anyone who knows me well will probably be surprised to discover I even own an iron. I do but it only comes out for 2 reasons, weddings and sewing. There has not been any wedding going to yet this year, but there has been a lot of sewing.
I purchased the lovely Simple Modern Sewingwith a book voucher I received for Christmas, way back in January...
I purchased the lovely Simple Modern Sewingwith a book voucher I received for Christmas, way back in January...
World Book Day ::
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Happy world book day to you, if you don't have children you may not be aware of this momentous occasion, if you do have children you will probably acquaint those words with the dread of having to put together a book themed costume for your little one. I actually really like making costumes, we're just not all that great at getting them ready any sooner than the night before. The other thing is...
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- Tags: craft, family, family life, milo, review, world book day
Design a Crochet Granny Blanket :: Part One ::
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Since I've just started on a crochet granny blanket this week, I thought I'd share with you the steps I take in planning my blanket, so that you can design your own crochet motif blanket too, if you like. Thinking about the type of yarn to choose, the kind of motif you want to use, how much yarn you'll need, the process of blocking, weaving in ends and finishing your blanket to a beautiful...