You may remember last year I attended the Knitting and Stitching Show at Ally Pally where I picked up some lovely fabric to make a crawling blanket for my second child. I didn’t know if the bump would be a boy or girl so I tried to pick neutral fabrics. I couldn’t resist london scene by etsuko furuya which literally leaped at me as I passed a stand selling fabric. As well as the main fabric I bought a lime fabric to back the blanket and purple to bind it together. The fabric is gorgeous! It features well-known London landmarks…
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On the 19 September 2010 I started a Day Zero list: a place to record my goals, discover new challenges, and gain motivation to achieve them. I have a list of 100 things I want to do over 1001 days. The list is due to be competed by 16 June 2013. I’ve been busy this month with baby stuff so it doesn’t feel like I’ve had much time to complete any of my actions! 11. Identify 100 things that make me happy this wasn’t too hard and I made it into a pretty word cloud with wordle 13.…
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It’s time to write an update on my Day Zero progress. 7. Decide whether to return to work or not Well first I decided to return, then I changed my mind. You can read the whole sorry story. 38. Do at least one geocache a month We’ve been having loads of fun out and about now the weather is getting warmer. We found a couple in Bruges as well as London and Essex. 59. Successfully grow herbs We’re also spending more time in the garden and the herbs I planted last year are well established and living!…
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Today I went to the Knitting and Stitching Show at Ally Pally. It is literally on my doorstep and I have been going for the last couple of years because it’s a great place to get inspired and stock up on sewing essentials. Every year I seem to visit the same stands and buy things that I never use. So this year I am going to show you them in the vain hope I will complete the projects before next years’ Knitting and Stitching Show! I’ve also added them to my Day Zero list so I have a deadline of…
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I was catching up on my google reader and saw that allsorts had bought some items from Decorative County Living. They reminded me of these little pieces that I picked up at the Knitting and Stitching Show at Ally Pally last month (I can’t remember the name of the stand I bought them from!). These are all destined to be used in the handmade gifts I will be giving this year, inspired by Handmade Holidays.
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Did you know that in 2025 we will be celebrating 150 years of the iconic store Liberty London? I love to visit the flagship store on Great Marlborough Street, as well as spend time in the haberdashery department, looking at all the beautiful fabrics they have. To celebrate 150 years of Liberty London I thought I would bring together 20 fun Liberty makes to inspire you. Celebrating 150 years of Liberty London For the home Little Liberty Book of Fabric Shipping Forecast Quilt – made and bound with Liberty fabric Liberty ribbon strip quilt – called Quilt As You Go from…
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The Creative Craft Show is back this November, with sister show Sewing For Pleasure – Winter Edition. This year visitors to The Creative Craft Show and Simply Christmas at the NEC in November can experience the latest in festive crafts, attend inspiring workshops and get access to the Sewing for Pleasure Winter Show. Tickets also include entry to Cake and Bake international, giving access to five shows for the price of one. The Creative Craft Show is a haven for knitting, cross stitch, paper crafting, jewellery and dressmaking and stitching enthusiasts, offering all the latest supplies as well as festive…
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A vacation, apart from the excitement of exploring a new destination, allows for plenty of time to indulge in new hobbies and other activities that bring joy and relaxation. Imagine sitting on the deck of a cruise ship on a sea day on your way to the Bahamas with the rhythmic sound of the waves and the gentle sea breeze providing the ideal backdrop for some creative inspiration. So the next time you are on vacation, consider swapping your digital devices with a pair of scissors and engage yourself in these hands-on creative activities that bring peace of mind which…
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I recently cut my hair short, tidied up my CV and LinkedIn page and bought a bike with a basket. Sometimes life can feel like you’re stuck in a rut and it’s good to have positive things to look forward to. So here’s my 50 before 50 bucket list of (190!) things to try before I reach the next milestone birthday in a few years: Personal/professional Get a new permanent job – achieved October 2023 Obtain a professional qualification Book the family history course I have always wanted to do – Stage 3 achieved October 2023, Stage 2 achieved…
