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Category Archives: creative

And in my spare time…

12 Jun

In between birthday celebrations I’ve been trying to come up with some new products, I’m having a stall at the school fete in a couple of weeks and have been thinking about what I might want to sell. I saw … Read More »

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accessories, creative, fabric, gifts 3 Comments

Applique at Make, Do and Mend

10 May

It’s taken me a few days to get around to writing this post, apologies if you’ve been waiting and wondering how it went. It started with me trying to leave the house and negotiating 3 children, 2 of whom made … Read More »

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Applique, craft, creative 2 Comments

Birthdays, prizes and swaps

8 May

Tobi had a birthday this weekend, each year it comes around on the same date so there is no excuse to forget or claim it just arrived without me knowing.  So a month or so ago I began a bit … Read More »

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Applique, birthdays, craft, creative, gifts 3 Comments

Summer Sewing Plans

5 May

I’m not sure I dare write this post but feel like I’ve been challenged (in a very nice way) to do so by Sarah at FairyFace Designs.  She really just wants to see what you’ll be sewing this summer.  I … Read More »

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Applique, Boys, clothing, craft, creative, Dress a Girl Around the World, fabric, Girls, Patchwork, projects, Quilts 3 Comments

Sew,Mama,Sew! Giveaway Day – May 23rd 2011

3 May

Just a quick post to let you know that the lovely people over at Sew, Mama, Sew! are organising another Giveaway Day and I’ll be taking part again.  So, make a note on your calendar or in your diary and … Read More »

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UK Handmade – Summer 2011 issue out now and a giveaway!

2 May

One of my favourite reads, on-line too so I don’t need to leave the house and no paper used so the trees love it too!  To read go here. This issue has, as usual a wide variety of articles, cake … Read More »

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A post about sewing or charity shopping – you choose

1 May

Oh I feel like I’ve got lots to write today… It seems to be the norm at the moment that I’m doing lots of sewing – and I’m loving it!  Now where do I start, yesterday morning we had time … Read More »

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clothing, craft, creative, Dress a Girl Around the World, fabric 2 Comments

Exclusive Royal Wedding picture

29 Apr

Ok, so maybe not what you were expecting, but it is exclusive, one of a kind! My children knew nothing about there being a Royal wedding until they went back to school this week, since then they have been ‘brainwashed’.  … Read More »

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Spring Scrap Swap

27 Apr

I’ve joined in the Spring Scrap Swap over at Very Berry Handmade.  So yesterday I had a rummage through my various cupboards and bags to see what I could find, I’ve been given Teresa at A Time for Stitching to … Read More »

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Applique, clothing, craft, creative, fabric, T-shirts 1 Comment

Easter Eggs

26 Apr

Well, we’re back to school here after the Easter holidays so it’s a bit late for Easter pics but here goes: These are the chocolate eggs that I made.  We had a fantastic sunny day out at Escot with some … Read More »

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craft, creative, Patchwork, Quilts 5 Comments

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