Author Archives: Jacinta

Kindle Cozy

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Jacinta

A dear friend celebrated her birthday last week with a craft evening.  I decided to make her Kindle a cover, aka, Kindle Cozy.  In my usual style, I was still sewing her gift an hour before I was meant to … Continue reading →

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This Moment

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Jacinta

From Soulemama {this moment} – A Friday ritual (well I’m not sure if Amanda is ‘This Momenting’ today, but what the heck, I am in the habit). A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, … Continue reading →

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Getting Knitty

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Jacinta

It seems the knitting bug has now well and truly bitten me.  I finally got into the city this week and purchased my belated Mother’s Day gift.  A KnitPro interchangeable needle set.  I wasn’t sure whether to get the metal … Continue reading →

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Yarn Along

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Jacinta

Joining in with Ginny from Small Things for yarn along. I’ve been knitting Jairah’s Aksel vest this week.  It is knitting up really quickly, thanks to using magic loop.  I wrote a post earlier this week on how I feel … Continue reading →

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A Gift For A Budding Cook

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Jacinta

Tenneille had a school friend’s party to go to on the weekend.  It was a cooking party, so we decided to make the gift kitchen themed.  I made the birthday girl an apron and added a cookbook and some muffin … Continue reading →

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Magic Loop

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Jacinta

Have you ever tried the magic loop method for knitting?  I can’t believe what I’ve been missing out on.  For some reason I was scared of trying out this method for knitting in the round, but I am so glad … Continue reading →

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This Moment

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Jacinta

From Soulemama {this moment} – A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment.  A moment I want to pause, savour and remember. I love your moments too.  So feel … Continue reading →

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Yarn Along

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Jacinta

Joining in with Ginny from Small Things. I am happy to say I have finished the cowl from last week and posted about it here.  Over the weekend I managed to cast on and finish a Raspberry Beret.  It was … Continue reading →

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A Perfect Button

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Jacinta

As mentioned in my previous post, I managed to find the perfect button for my Fear Of Commitment Cowl.  The button is glazed and made from coconut with hand painted flowers.  It matches the yarn perfectly.  I think I may … Continue reading →

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Celebrations

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Jacinta

What a wonderful few days I have had.  My birthday was on Saturday, but we started celebrating the night before with Greg and I going out to dinner to a favourite restaurant.  It was such a treat to go out, … Continue reading →

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