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Birthday ::

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Yesterday I turned 31...a fairly unimpressive birthday really in terms of age, but a wonderfully pleasant birthday in terms of celebrating.

Best birthday card(s) ever :)
Birthday :: 
It was fairly simple, yummy breakfast, with cards and gifts, out for lunch, lots of cake and visits from friends throughout the day, much knitting and a little bit of lego building with the boy!

Two cakes...  

I got lots of really lovely gifts, including a gorgeous bunch of...

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FO Friday :: Sunhat ::

Posted by vicki brown on

I've been in need of a new sunhat or about 2 years, ever since I managed to leave mine at Bristol Zoo on Milo's 2nd birthday.  So prior to our trip to Latitude at the end of July I decided it was high time I make myself one.
As the current (at the time) issue of Inside Crochet had a gorgeous hat on it's cover, it seemed meant to be.
Unfortunately first time round I made the mistake of getting...

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Blogtacular ::

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Oh my, have you heard about Blogtacular?  Launched yesterday I've got a feeling it's going to be amazing.

From their website ::

Blogtacular is a place for bloggers whose hearts flutter with aesthetic joy to come together to meet, share and inspire.
This is a place for people who create vibrant and original content to discuss their work, fill their minds with new ideas and to collaborate with fellow...

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Finding Inspiration :: Macrame Plant Hangers ::

Posted by vicki brown on

So as I mentioned yesterday I learnt how to make macrame bracelets on Monday, not one to take baby steps at anything, I've decided I'd now like to make some macrame plant hangers!
Getting a little carried away...I think they'd look good in my bathroom, with herbs in my kitchen window and maybe some larger ones in my living room...ooh and maybe a couple in the bedroom. The reality is I'll probably...

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Macrame Bracelets ::

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You may remember me talking about By The Yard a while back.  Well last night I attended one of their 'Make it Monday' workshops.  These are great little informal workshops, held twice a month, each workshop looks at a different crafty project, the session runs for 3 hours and all supplies are included, plus a cup of tea, all for the bargain sum of £10.
Macramé Bracelet Workshops 
I went a few weeks ago to stationary making,...

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