After yesterdays small success of creating a cloth I decided to try some more basic stitches and do each one. ALOT. I was hoping that the repetition of doing the stitches hundreds of times would make them stay. I did … Continue reading
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Crochet Day 3…Tomorrow the World!
So. Yesterday I went to bed feeling rather defeated at not being able to master the beginners Granny square and determined to ‘do better’ today- Crochet Day 2 was not a success! In between sorting the car at the garage … Continue reading
Crochet…Day 2…
So…after yesterdays success with my 1st Attempt At Crochet (I can now make a slip knot and half decent chains), I took to my hook today with great gusto. However, it would appear that these 2 things are the only … Continue reading
Needlefelted Fairies
I really enjoy needlefelting and wanted to hand make my Christmas presents for 2012 as I wasn’t very well the previous year and Christmas passed us by un-noticed. I wanted something that could be hung on a tree or somewhere … Continue reading
Embroidery Hoop Tutorial
This is my latest project and I have just finished attaching the finished hoops to the wall above our bed. I thought I’d write a tutorial as I made these without researching how to do it and managed to make … Continue reading
Upcycled Sewing Box Tutorial
This gorgeous boat shaped sewing box was donated to my by my Granny, who had it given to her by her Mother. When it arrived it was crammed with ribbons, threads, fabric scraps and all manner of pins and needles. … Continue reading