Monthly Archives: December 2010

Christmas Stockings

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Jacinta

I have been using inferior Christmas stockings for the kids for too long.  This year, with all the lovely fabric I bought at Spotlight, I just had to make new stockings.  I drafted a pattern and this is what I … Continue reading →

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A Celebration and Tiramisu was Invited

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Jacinta

I was invited out last night to celebrate a dear friend’s birthday.  The dinner party had an Italian theme, which we all contributed a dish to.  My contribution, Tiramisu.  Of course, I made a double batch so I could have … Continue reading →

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This moment

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Jacinta

Borrowing an idea from Soulemama. {this moment} – A Friday ritual (Saturday here!).  A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.

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Just a Little Something

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Jacinta

Scarlett and I decided that it would be nice to make something special for her class friends.  We decided on hand stitched star ornaments.   Scarlett helped me dye the calico with teabags.  That was lots of fun.  She chose … Continue reading →

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Some Lark Goodness

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Jacinta

I couldn’t help myself.  Lark had a sale on Belle & Boo and I just had to have the reversible skirt for Tenneille.   I had been eyeing it off for a while, so when it featured in their 12 … Continue reading →

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In the Spirit of the Season

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Jacinta

Just sharing a little of our festive spirit with you.

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Meet our very own St Nicholas

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Jacinta

Saint Nicholas joined our family a few years back.  I love his rustic look and charm.  I made him from a pattern out of Australia Homespun, No.12 (Vol 3.4).  It is a fairly old magazine.  I had it a few … Continue reading →

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Festive Napery

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Jacinta

I have been crafting like a crazy woman!  I managed to get a table cloth together with napkins and a table runner sewn up in an afternoon.  I am so happy with the outcome.  I know I wouldn’t have been … Continue reading →

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A New Arrival of the Sweet and Scrumptious Kind

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Jacinta

My cousin’s wife recently had a baby girl.  What better excuse to do some crafting!  I decided that a quilt was in order.  The pattern is by Kwik Sew, pattern no. 2971.   I purchased the pattern about 8 years … Continue reading →

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Slippery Big Suckers!

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Jacinta

Oh yes, bugs are big around here.  Or should I say slugs!   Enormous almost doesn’t cut it.  They are know as Leopard Slugs (Limax Maximus).  As it has been so wet around here of late, they have been very … Continue reading →

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