OK. Before we begin, let’s clear the air: yes, I know it’s completely ludicrous that I am sharing a post on the inter webs about how I sewed pillowcases {possible the easiest, most beginner sewing project of all time?}. However, I am a complete novice …
My lovely sister-in-law is totally cray-zy about rabbits and will be celebrating her birthday at the end of the month. As she and my bro will be on vacation in the states at the time, we had a little early birthday dinner for Joanna last …
Well, I bet some of you thought I’d never finish this one? And, maybe I thought that too, but HA, proved us both wrong. I really enjoyed this wee stitching project, I found it really cathartic punching holes in something over and over again {?}. …
Phew! Five days before Christmas and I finally managed to get all of the numbers on the advent calendar. There have been many projects {2} throughout my illustrious sewing career, however this advent calendar would have to be my favourite to date. I loved every …
I have been channelling my domestic goddess even more than normal lately and, I have been S E W I N G. I know, it IS a big deal. Prior to recent adventures in Spotlight I had not sewed since Home Economics in Form 2. …
I sucked at art when I was younger, but, I have School Cert Graphic Design {that is a wee giveaway as to how old I am!} so I figured if my very first painting had heaps of lines on it I might actually be able …
This wasn’t a well planned out project, I didn’t have a pattern and I didn’t buy wool especially for it. I kind of wish I had put more thought into it considering how attached I feel to it – I worked hard on this while …
A couple of weeks ago I popped into the city to visit the Auckland Art & Craft Fair {the next one is 30/11/2013} held at the Aotea Centre. Entry was a gold coin donation and this event was well worth trying to squeeze my big truck …
My Mum hosted a lovely, relaxed baby shower for me last weekend. We had a deliciously casual lunch followed by sweets and all of my favorite ladies in attendance! There were so many gorgeous and practical gifts, we are so grateful to all, however I …
I was inspired a couple of months ago by Treena-Marie’s lovely striped beanies that she had crocheted for her yummy boys and decided to give one a go myself (in quite ugly rugby club colours but that’s what was called for!). It turned as well …