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Crafting 365 ::
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Many years ago, before we had Instagram or pinterest, I attempted a crafting 365. Back in those days this kind of photo sharing task took place on Flickrand on my blog. I can't remember how far into those 365 days I got, but I know that I did not manage to get to 365. However there is very very rarely a day that goes by where I do not craft. It would not be difficult for me to craft every day for...
House Renovating :: Week 3 ::
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This week has been a bit slower than the others. It started well, with a weekend of lots of hard work (Milo has been mostly busy his vegetable patch!), but ended badly with a few missed days and the discovery that the ancient electrics have decided to stop working. We do of course have an electrician booked in at the end of the month for a complete rewire, but in the meantime that means no...
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Finding Inspiration :: Gifts for Yarn Lovers ::
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As Christmas begins to near, I've started to think of gift buying and thought I would revive my gift guide series from last year, featuring gift ideas from UK etsy sellers. There are so many fabulously talented UK based sellers on etsy that there is a lot to showcase.
Today I'm looking for gifts for the yarn lovers in your life, basically this is a list of all the things I would like for Christmas!
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Today I'm looking for gifts for the yarn lovers in your life, basically this is a list of all the things I would like for Christmas!
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Circle Cowl ::
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My circle cowl designed for this weeks Design Wars Challenge is available to purchase and from now until Sunday you can get 50% off with coupon code DWSALE
It's a perfect last minute gift idea and as it only uses 1 skien it won't break the bank either.
Pattern is available here, yarn here.
It's a perfect last minute gift idea and as it only uses 1 skien it won't break the bank either.
Pattern is available here, yarn here.
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Christmas Handmade Fair ::
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I'm so excited to be planning a trip to Manchester later this month to attend Kirstie Allsopp's Christmas Handmade Fair. One of my lovely Craft Night friends attended the fair earlier in the year and I was so jealous of her tales and gorgeous crafty goodies.
This special Christmas fair looks set to be an amazing event, full of workshops featuring all manner of crafty pursuits, Q&A sessions with...