Category Archives: Books

Yarn Along

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Jacinta

Joining in with Ginny from Small Things. It seems knitting just isn’t happening for me at the moment.  We are in the throws of getting ready to renovate our kitchen and all my spare time seems to have been taken … Continue reading →

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Yarn Along

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Jacinta

Joining in with Ginny at Small Things yarn along this week. Or in my case, should I just say book along?  I haven’t had a chance to knit in the last two weeks.  It seems winter lurgies have been running rampent in … Continue reading →

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Jairah’s Jumper – Yarn Along

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Jacinta

Joining in with Ginny at Small Things yarn along this week. Jairah’s jumper is finished!  I love it and found it a lovely pattern to follow. I never used to block garments but these days I always do and it shows in … Continue reading →

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Our Winter Nature Table

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Jacinta

We have a nature table to celebrate the change of the seasons.  The girls and I finally decorated our winter scene this past weekend.   Of course we always have good intentions of having it decorated as the seasons roll … Continue reading →

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Elsa Beskow Book Giveaway – Check it out

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Jacinta

Valerie over at Jump Into A Book has the most amazing giveaway running until 31 July.  It’s open to international entries too.  The giveaway is for 19 (can you  believe it) Elsa Beskow books.  We love her books, but only … Continue reading →

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Yarn Along

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Jacinta

Joining in with Ginny at Small Things yarn along this week. I have made quite a bit of progress on Scarlett’s dress this week.  I have almost finished the back, just a few more rows. As we are heading into winter … Continue reading →

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The Winner from the Crafty Giveaway is…

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Jacinta

Comment number 5 who is: Rachel Submitted on 2011/04/21 at 8:52 pm Oh my, oh my, this book looks so sweet! Congratulations Rachel you have won a new copy of Pass Me A Smile by Toyoko Sugiwaka. Thank you to all the … 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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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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A Felt Farm

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Jacinta

While buying gifts for Tenneille for her birthday last week, I came across this gorgeous book, A Felt Farm by Rotraud Reinhard. I picked it up, flicked through a couple of pages and announced it was mine!  I figured it … Continue reading →

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