Category Archives: Craft

Last Minute Sewing – Birthday Skirt

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Jacinta

Tenneille had a birthday to go to recently and of course, in my usual fashion, had avoided the shops all week.  I thought I had found time to make the top from a version of this dress pattern I had … Continue reading →

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Yarn Along

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Jacinta

Joining in with Ginny from Small Things this week. It has been ages since I picked up my knitting.  It seems my shoulder that was giving me trouble and hindering my crafting, has thankfully started to feel a lot better … Continue reading →

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Enchanted Garden Quilt

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Jacinta

My quilt is finished, yay!  Unfortunately the weather hasn’t co operated as yet to use it for a picnic, but I couldn’t wait to show it to you.  Made from a layer cake of Kate Spain’s Good Fortune fabric and … Continue reading →

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Hungry Caterpillar Hat

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Jacinta

I’m so excited to show you Jairah’s finished hat.  I borrowed quite a bit of time from my day yesterday, but so glad I did!  Jairah was more than happy to participate in a photo shoot today and thankfully the … Continue reading →

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Belated Sewing

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Jacinta

I had all good intentions of a gifting Jairah at least one thing for his birthday, but alas he has been quite unwell with one evening last week spent in the ER!  Thankfully he seems to be better this week … Continue reading →

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I Am Cute Dresses by Sato Wantanabe

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Jacinta

I completely forgot about this book until today.  I ordered it many months ago, from here, flicked through it, placed it in my bedside table drawer, then promptly forgot about it.  While bathing in the beautiful sunshine that was filtering … Continue reading →

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Sacrificing Craft (Literally)

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Jacinta

I’d been thinking about writing this post most of the day.  I was so exited that you would be getting a sneak peak of my next craft project.  A good part of an hour placing was spent arranging pieces of … Continue reading →

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Yarn Along

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Jacinta

Joining in with Ginny from Small Things. Still knitting away on the Beyond Puerperium.  I have finished the body, just deciding if I will do short or long sleeves, then some buttons need to be picked out. I have some … Continue reading →

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Yarn Along

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Jacinta

Joining in with Ginny from Small Things. I’m so excited to say my mystery project from last week is finished!  I called it Sweet Memories Cowl.  Very happy with how it came up.  The Zara Chiné yarn is so lovely … Continue reading →

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Sweet Memories Cowl Pattern

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Jacinta

I’m so excited to share with you my Sweet Memories Cowl pattern.  It was my mystery project from Yarn Along last week.  Best of all, it’s free!  It’s nice and easy and knits up quickly.  It is long enough to … Continue reading →

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