Category Archives: Craft

Felted Hair Clips – Little Toadstools

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Jacinta

I thought I would share a tutorial to make toadstool felted hair clips.  I have made lots of different kinds over the years as gifts and to replace ones lost by my girls (oh, hum). Materials Wool fleece, natural (white) … Continue reading →

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A Jumper Renewed

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Jacinta

Tenneille had a favourite owl jumper that we recently gave to a little girl who had been left behind at a playground.  After everyone waited for 2 hours to see if anyone would return to get the girl the police … Continue reading →

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A Little Sneak Peak

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Jacinta

Tenneille’s bedroom is in the throws of being renovated.  The girls have been sharing a room, but we have decided they could do with their own room and help spread the mess have space to play.  The floating floor is … Continue reading →

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Crafty Giveaway – CLOSED

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Jacinta

My gift to you this Easter is a chance to win a new copy of Pass Me A Smile by Toyoko Sugiwaka.  I found it today at a book store and knew it had to be yours (well I hope … Continue reading →

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Meet My First Steiner/Waldorf Doll

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Jacinta

I have finally finished my first Steiner/Waldorf doll.  I recently participated in a doll making course which ran for 6 weeks.  Of course, I didn’t get to finish it before the class ended as I missed one of the classes … Continue reading →

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A Quilt For My Girl

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Jacinta

I wanted to make something very special for Scarlett for her 8th birthday.  I ordered fabric and a pattern back in January so I would give myself enough time to make her a birthday quilt (Tenneille is still waiting for … Continue reading →

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Oliver + S, Little Things To Sew

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Jacinta

This lovely book arrived the other day.  It is full of cute things to sew for little people.  The photos show off all the projects nicely.  My favourite things are the Cozy winter hood, bento box carrier, the messenger bag, … Continue reading →

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Yarn Along

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Jacinta

Joining in with Ginny at Small Things yarn along this week. I have finally finished piecing and sewing together the blessingway baby blanket.  It has come together quite well considering all the different sized pieces people had contributed.  I had to … Continue reading →

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Yarn Along

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Jacinta

I have decided to join in with Ginny at Small Things yarn along this week. I have been working on sewing up a friend’s baby blanket which is a blessingway gift for her baby.  Her babe has now arrived (a … Continue reading →

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Not Just A Square

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Jacinta

A lovely friend is due to have a baby soon.  I was meant to attend her blessingway this weekend past, but had over committed myself and couldn’t get there.  It was the same day as Tenneille’s birthday and being the … Continue reading →

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