A momentous event occurred a few weeks ago. My sister gave birth to a baby girl. Of course, every birth is pretty momentous -- a life is begun where before there wasn't one -- but this was especially astounding as the baby was the first of her generation to not be a boy... Between me … Continue reading Dresses for girls: homemade baby presents
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7 uses for old socks
Happy 2015 all! Well, I’ve not written any resolutions yet (or my yearly ideas of things I could...), I’ve not cleaned the house for the new year, or put away the Christmas decorations or even written a list (and I am a big list writer)… But I did clear out the sock drawer this morning. … Continue reading 7 uses for old socks
A skirt for all seasons
Around the time my babies reach three months, I’ve noticed, I start to get a bit of energy back. Inspiration strikes. I decide not to buy whatever latest baby need has arisen but to make it instead. I start pinning endless craft projects. I start making endless lists. And so the past weekend was a … Continue reading A skirt for all seasons
The original ickle trousers
Sometimes you come across a craft pattern so great you can’t help but make it time and again. Sure, you think you to yourself, I could try out a different pattern this time round. I could make something new that I’ve not made before. In fact I probably should try out something new. Who knows? … Continue reading The original ickle trousers
Homemade baby presents; a quandary
Can you give my weary brain a little help this fine spring morning? I'm having a quandary about what to make for the imminent arrival of my future niecephew (tbc) and could use some advice... When my sister had her first baby, last summer, I put together a lovely little box full of homemade goodies: … Continue reading Homemade baby presents; a quandary
A last minute present: the plastic bag stuffer
It was my Mum’s birthday a few weeks ago and, being the disorganised daughter I am, it got to the evening before and I realised I hadn’t yet bought her a present. I rang up to apologise in advance that her present was going to be a bit late this year and the disappointment in … Continue reading A last minute present: the plastic bag stuffer
A very important arrival
Last week I became an Aunt for the very first time.* One of my sisters had a baby boy and I can report, completely objectively of course, that he is one of the cutest little babies ever to be born. I’d been knitting a blanket for the new arrival for a ridiculously long time, but … Continue reading A very important arrival
A photo a day: August 13th
For my photo today, I thought it was time to introduce you to the famous quilt. Well, to its constituent parts anyway. I think I've mentioned a few times before that I am working on (ahem, really, failing to work on) a quilt for my sister and her husband. It was to be their Christmas … Continue reading A photo a day: August 13th
Doggy draught excluders
You know how it’s scorchingly hot at the moment? Well, in a moment of topical genius, I’ve chosen today to talk about cold weather. About draughts, to be specific. Remember them? The whistling cold wind burrowing its way under your doors to negate any good your central heating is doing… Sounds quite pleasant right now, … Continue reading Doggy draught excluders
A horse for the wall
There’s nothing nicer than knowing that a handmade present was well-received, so I was delighted that this horse T-shirt was such a hit that the recipient's Mum requested a bigger version for his recent third birthday... I’m such a dab hand at the iron on transfer paper by now that I actually – regular readers, … Continue reading A horse for the wall
Wolves in London 