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NEW KIT! chook egg cosy
A few years back, I had a German neighbour, Kathrin, who really went all out to celebrate Easter with decorations, mobiles, embroidered tablecloths, ornaments and crafts. Easter can be about so much...
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this week's playlist
making:this crocheted baby outfit - no I'm NOT up the duff (five kids is enough!) but I am going to be a Great Aunty. I remember when I was having my first baby, receiving beautiful soft parcels from...
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"Produce" at the Castlemaine State Festival
My sister Sarah (above) is part of an amazing drama group. The members of Creatability have varied physical and intellectual disabilities. What is more important are their varied abilities. They can...
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The week's playlist
wearing:my new Swedish handmade hasbeens with bright tights... reading: Well actually I'm re-reading..."Persuasion" by Jane Austen...because I just love it! I also love the 1995...
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crochet pot plant covers
A good way to brighten up plain terracotta pots. I'm making these for the school fete. A group got together and made some neon macrame hanging pots as well. To be honest - I found it easier to stick...
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Wanda! Wanda!
Last week the wonderful Wanda Jackson was in Melbourne town for two gigs and I must say I am very pleased that I accidentally bought tickets to both nights. Wanda Jackson is truly a musical legend....
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Well. Where was I?I’ve been absent for a bit. Well, for ages. I have been mentally debating how to re-enter blogging.I thought about ignoring what has been happening in my life and re-entering with a...
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this week's playlist
making....little and big crochet beads - using embroidery cotton and a tiny needle.wearing...fake flowers in my lilac hairMe and Mrs Slocombe...they say everyone has a double!listening to....Canadian...
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fingerless mittens?
Fingerless mittens....well it's a funny phrase isn't it? Because, technically,all mittens are fingerless - and with these ones you can see fingers!Confused? Hmmm. Let's call them hand warmers!!!!I've...
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Winter Artisan Markets
Ah...The fickle nature of markets.The past three weeks I have had a market stall. Same place. (The Northcote Town hall). Same time. (Saturday 10am - 4pm) Same stuff (Recycled woollen accessories, craft...
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Taking part in "Take Heart"
The wonderful Liz Jones aka Miss Betty Jo is again playing hostess with the mostess in the gallery space at Gleaners Inc. As part of the Craft Victoria Craft Cubed events, Liz put out the call for...
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Mexican Monday!
My Mexican Jacket........I searched long and hard to find a vintage Mexican Souvenir jacket that was my size..... ....had puffed sleeves..........and pockets!The image on the back is like a story...
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Playlist
Making - this crochet dressFree pattern here.Reading - Restoration by Rose Tremain.Have enjoyed other Rose Tremain books, especially "Music and Silence" and "The Colour". Watching - Broadchurch on ABC...
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EASY recycled jumper beanie tutorial!
My daughter Mattie looks GREAT in a beanie!See?In fact, everyone this Winter in Melbourne seems to be able to rock the beanie....except me. I look super STOOOOPID in a beanie. Sigh. But I love making...
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free crochet dress patterns
Here are some quick links to free crochet dress patterns I have found This great vintage pattern for matching Mother and Daughter dresses This gorgeous round yoke dress from BernatA sweet Spring daisy...
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Mexican Goodies at The Fitzroy Market
Tomorrow is market day for the sister outlaws! We will have a stall at the Fitzroy Market from 10 am - 2 pmAlong with our usual market goodies like our winter woollies, craft kits and hand made...
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Mexican Monday - My Other Mexican Jacket
Well....it's not really Mexican.....and it's more of a coat than a jacket.........It's vintage, made in California in THE MOST AMAZING FABRIC, see?The colours! The pattern! Gasp-a-rama! And it's all...
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Finished my first crochet dress
I really love crochet. I made this dress from this pattern. I used Patons bluebell 5 ply in charcoal grey. To make the dress smaller (size 6)I used a size 2 hook. The dress is made all in one piece...
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Mexican Monday - My Mexican Donkey
You know, I do have a few Mexican souvenirs - which is funny considering I've never been to Mexico. When I had finished High School I wanted to go. I went to London with a friend but bought a ticket...
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recycled jumper dress
This cardigan was damaged and I could only salvage parts of it. The fair isle design of little girls, houses, crowns and "home sweet home" was so gorgeous I wanted to make something for my little girls...
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