• baby

    Nursery and other news

    January 29, 2010 - By 

    Today I had my first appointment with an osteopath. It felt very strange having my spine pushed and prodded and there were a few issues that I wasn’t even aware of. The osteopath specialised in pregnant women so I knew I was in safe hands. We also visited our first nursery today. It’s attached to my husband’s place of work so would be very convenient if we decide to send the baby there. Lots of unanswered questions at the moment though, such as will he still have a job in a few months, will I go back to work full-time,…

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    Crafty books

    January 13, 2010 - By 

    I was lucky enough to receive some new craft books for Christmas. Added to my extensive ‘craft’ shelf I now have a copy of Sew by Cath Kidston and Making Chidren’s Clothes by Emma Hardy. I also got a copy of the Sewing 2010 day to day calendar which will hopefully inspire me to use – and not just look at – my lovely sewing basket more often this year. However, only 10 weeks to go until my due date so I’d better make a start on the cot quilt soon!

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    Handmade gifts

    January 7, 2010 - By 

    I managed to make a couple of handmade gifts for Christmas presents this year. First of all I made this tree from some patchwork hexagons and framed it for my mum. It was completely inspired by this photo on flickr by the very talented Liesl. Then I attempted this doorstop from Clothkits which I picked up at the Knitting and Stitching show at Ally Pally last November. The fabric was slightly different from the instructions so it took me longer than it should have. Again, I made this for my mum although it was quite difficult to part with 🙂

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    Advent

    December 2, 2009 - By 

    Every year Julia gives you the chance to win a homemade something during Advent. I’m sure it will be better than my sewing (see last year’s stocking below) so pop on over and join in! 

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    Felt elf clogs

    November 16, 2009 - By 

    Ages ago I came across a cute  tutorial to make these elf clogs and it has taken my years to actually make them. However this weekend we were off to visit an aunt and I always make her something for Christmas. So  I thought it was time I tackled this little project. Then I was having so much fun I made a couple of them, stuffed them with chocolate and hand delivered them to my aunt. I hope she likes them 🙂

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    More hand sewing

    November 4, 2009 - By 

    I’m not sure how seasonal penguins really are but that didn’t stop me making these:   Cute, aren’t they? Made from a make-your-own kit from paper and string. I love the kits she makes! Sarah, please make some more!