Mug Shots of Pencil Skirts #04: Poodle Memories
I came across this square of fabric several times while growing up. As the years passed it moved with us untill a year or two ago when I found it amongst some fabrics and curtains from the old house....
View ArticleMug Shots of Pencil Skirts #08: Nick Swing
Here’s one of my favourites! However I’m not sure if I’ll ever wear it… This one gets its name from the swingin sixties design of the fabric combined with the putrid smell of cigarette smoke...
View ArticleMug Shots of Pencil Skirts #09: Perfect Sitting
One craft I remember my mother doing was reupholstering my desk chair in my bedroom. The original was a lovely cream textured cover but you could just imagine how long that would stay looking nice in a...
View ArticleAwesome Pants of Power (Or Something Rather Different)
And now for Something Rather Different. PANTS! When ShandiiShan of Shandii Crafts showed me how to make your own pyjama pants from a pair you already own, I knew this was the beginning of something...
View ArticleCorset.
My latest project has me rather excited. Over a year ago I made a simple post about a corset-making kit I bought. Well today, I present to you the beginings of a corset made from that kit! Golden Joy!...
View ArticleKnitting Machine: Singer MemoMatic 323 and Ribber Attachment
Something I’ve noticed since becoming crafty is how much other people enjoy me being crafty. It seems bizarre to me, but in a nice way! Crochet at the train station and strangers smile and ask what...
View ArticleA beautiful old mystery machine…
On a recent trip to Canberra, I visited the tourist-y area Gold Creek with my family. We had a lovely day of wondering shops and afternoon tea. On our way back to the car, there’s always one last shop...
View ArticleA creativity flare brings new projects – and products!
It’s a wonderful feeling to be getting creative again! That means I pulled out my old beading tools… it has been a while indeed! I find myself with a lot of time on my hands these days to heal and...
View ArticleCross Stitch for the Guests Room Update
Hooray! A frame has been found! Sleek, black and techno-nerdy. Again, thanks to izacless for sharing😀 See my progress post here for more details on how I made it. Now we await the first guest…
View Article5-star Crochet Blanket means I’m a Happy Hooker!
Yes, it’s true! After more than two years I have picked up my crochet hooks again. It seems crazy to have left it that long, but life happens. What is even crazier, I actually finished the project...
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