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Archive for July, 2010
“Mum, I love fabrics …”
01 year ago
said my daughter so randomly (I think 3 year olds do this often – having random conversations). “I love pink fabrics, mum” she said. “I love fabrics too. How about I share my fabrics with you. Mummy has lots.” I replied. She shrugged her shoulders, “Oh okay.” She’s happy with sharing for now and I read further...
Super Hero Princess Cape
31 year ago
in Children
“Mum, can you make me a princess cape?” “Okay. What colour cape do you want?” “Pink.” Of course. 2 weeks later. “Mum, are you making my cape?” “Err….yeah!” So got my act together and here it is, one super hero princess cape, pattern from thelongthread. Super easy to sew (although satin was a bit slippery read further...
DIY Montessori Sand Paper Letters & Numbers
171 year ago
in Montessori
Ok, this may not be crafting of the sewing or knitting kind but it’s still crafting, right? Well, I’m going to blog it since when I don’t sew or knit, I TRY to “home school” my 3.5 year old, which involves “making stuff”. My daughter attends a Montessori based long day care centre, so when read further...
Nicole Mallalieu Coin Purse Kit (and review)
41 year ago
I purchased this coin purse kit from my first Stiches & Craft Show in 2008. I remember the day like it was yesterday. My friend and I were about to head off home when we decided to revisit the stores one more time (just in case we missed something) and found Nikki setting up her read further...
Knitted Scarf Hat: Part 2
11 year ago
in My Knitting
Wow, it’s been a while since I last blogged. This is the reason why. My son (who is 4 months) doesn’t sleep terribly much during the day and so when he’s awake, he wants us to play with him. Can’t really blame him, it must be boring to stare at the ceiling all day, right? read further...
Knitted Scarf Hat: Part 1
11 year ago
in My Knitting
It’s been really, really cold here in Sydney, like freezing cold, so I decided that I’m going to knit both my kids a hat each. You can probably guess that this scarf hat is going to be for my daughter. Actually, she chose the pattern and the wool colours, I wanted it to be pink read further...
Melly & me Sunshine Bag
31 year ago
A pinch and a punch for the first day of the month. Do people still do this? Anyway, I did say last Friday that I had to sew up a quick birthday gift by Sunday, well, this is it – a Melly & me Sunshine Bag. I did finish it Sunday night but it read further...
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