Simple 10th Anniversary Card

My friends celebrated their 10th Wedding Anniversary a few weeks ago and I had no idea what to put on their card as I didn't want anything too traditional. I had seen pictures of stitched hearts on cards so used that as the starting point and went from there... Very simple but that is how I like...

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8/52

Little e : Splitting logs with Daddy! Big E: Immersed in a nature programme on the TV, he is so interested in everything, definitely going to be a factual book boy like his Dad!  Joining up with Jodi again this week for  "A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in ...

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Map the Sewintists

Have you heard of Map the Sewintists yet? Vicki from Another Sewing Scientist has started a map of sewing folk all over the world, go have a look and see if there is anyone in your neck of the woods, I have found some other Scottish Blogs which is quite exciting! <div align="center"> <a...

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A crazy amount of crafting!

As the title says there has been rather a lot of crafting going on in this neck of the woods... I have a table at a craft fair on the 9th March and am desperately trying to make stuff to (try and) sell! I still have lots to photograph and more to make but hopefully I will have a decent amount to...

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Stashbusting little bags

Continuing on my stash busting mission I have been making some wee bags. I used a mish mash of various techniques which is not really advisable but they worked ok! First up was a wash bag made from an Ikea pillow case and old shower curtain waterproof lining. Next was a small wash bag for my son...

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7/52

All better this week but a sore nose from constantly stroking it whilst sucking her thumb!! I won't stand still! Joining up with Jodi again this week for  "A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013." ...

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DIY Mens Dress Shirt to Ladies Blouse

I have been hanging on to my husband's shirt he wore for our wedding for the last (almost) 10 years. It wasn't new when he wore it for our wedding (we were broke, my parents paid for the day and we didn't want to waste money on things that didn't need replacing) , in fact I think he may have worn it...

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Oliver & S Girls Pleated Skirt

I am continuing with the stashbusting challenge at Cation Designs and February's challenge was to make something for someone you love, a perfect time to make a skirt for little e. I used an Oliver & S pattern I have had for ages. I made the tunic in 2011 and have now made the pleated skirt. Image...

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6/52

Driving the remote control monster truck! Flu :( Joining up with Jodi again this week for  "A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013." ...

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An exciting new venture!

Little e has had flu all week so we have been housebound. Not much fun for her but really productive for me! I set up a facbook 'shop 'a while ago trying to sell some of my crafty things. I have sold a few things to friends and family but not to anyone I didn't feel was just being polite :) With the...

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DIY Lavender Hearts

I have signed up the the stash busting challenge of 2013 over at Cation Designs. I have pledged to use 50 % of my fabric stash in 2013.... The January Challenge was to tackle scraps. I had a huge overflowing bag so sorted through it, recycled the stuff that was too small or rubbish fabric and got...

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5/52

Investigating the frozen bird bath At last some good bike riding weather! "A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013." We have finally had a break from the wind and rain and had a glorious day today so the birthday bike got its first outing!   Joining up...

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