26/52

Little e: Using chopsticks for the first time, she is already better than me...! Big E: After tears because he couldn't master the chopsticks he soon 'got it'!  Pretty rubbish camera photos this week (we were out for my little sisters birthday) but I had to use them, they were so proud...

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And the winner of the Embroidery book is....

Entry 3, which is Wendy from The Crafter's Apprentice! Wendy, I am mailing you now for your address! ...

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DIY Formal Shirt to Cushion Cover

My first formal shirt refashion was a shirt to blouse, this time it was a lot more simple! I got an old shirt from my Dad, dyed it turquoise, then cut it under the arms. I placed my cushion on to the shirt, drew round it, then sewed it to size, making sure the ruffles and buttons were centred (the...

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Finally, a spare room!

It has been 4.5 years since we have had a spare room so it is great to have one again and be able to ask people to stay! Since we moved here a year and a half ago the spare room has been a general dumping ground for all 'stuff' we have no where to keep while we renovate so getting this room done has...

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25/52

Big E: Throwing stones into Loch Ness. Little e: Hopping between rocks and mildy dissapointed that Nessie was not there to greet us :) Joining up with Jodi again this week for  "A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013."  ...

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Book Review and Giveaway!

I recently agreed to do another book review, this time it is this fab book: Hand Stitched Home  by Caroline Zoob  It is a gorgeous book and has some fantastic ideas and embroidered textiles projects in it, I love the nautical pictures! Each project comes with very clear instructions...

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24/52

Playing trains at Granny and Grandads!!   Joining up with Jodi again this week for  "A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013."...

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Blanket box to window seat

I acquired this blanket box/ottoman type thing a few months ago and it has been sitting around waiting to be made over. Finally the time came when there was a clear space in the house to sand and paint it because the garage is full of man stuff! I removed the legs (it was too high with them),...

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Playing Catch Up!

To say life had been busy over the last month would be an understatement. There have been Beaver events, the death of a Great Aunt,  my Dad's 60th Birthday, a garden party, a room renovation, my first furniture makeover, transition to school sessions for little e (how...

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23/52

Big E: Letting off steam after my Dad's 60th Birthday meal! Little e: Same! Joining up with Jodi again this week for  "A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013."      &nbs...

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22/52

Big E getting his Bronze Chief Scout Award from the Beavers District Commissioner (big deal for a 7 year old). little e reflected in dirty wing mirror!! She spotted me taking her picture as she watched planes from the car! Joining up with Jodi again this week for  "A...

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