Florence had a very good feeling

 

 

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My first attempt at circular weaving

I am so addicted to my new toy – a Rico round weaving loom, that I bought from Hobbycraft. 

Making ‘not too bad’ look better

I mentioned earlier in the year that I had to have a lot of work done in the garden last autumn, removing trees and hedges. This also meant that I had to have some fencing put up to replace the hedge. The fence is starting to grow on me, and it does look quite golden when the sun shines on it, it’s just that there’s a lot of it and unfortunately I have another side of the garden that’s yet to be done. 

Dementia Action Week 2018

It’s Dementia Action Week, something that is very important to me. My dad had the disease. He died a year ago.

A Spicier Life – part two

I’ve completed part two of the Spicier Life CAL that I started earlier this year. This section was made up of 18 rows and introduced Easter eggs, bobbles, puffs and spike stitches.

The pattern is full of clear instructions and photographs making it very easy to follow.

I’m really enjoying making this. It’s nice to be able to pick it up and complete a row or two between other things that I’m making, rather than feeling overwhelmed by a big project to complete.

Spicier Life CAL – part one

Grief – Gwen Flowers

Embroidery on 16 Count Aida

 

 

Shaggy rag rug cushion

I started this rag rug cushion a few years ago and, like so many of my projects, it ended up being put on the back burner. I was inspired to finish it after seeing rag rugging on prime time TV a few weeks ago on Make! Craft Britain, and also recently having completed a couple of small rag rug projects. 

Pimped up notebooks

Last year, when I was having a declutter around the house, I kept coming across lots of notepads that my dad had picked up from various conferences when he was working. A little notebook is always handy to have, but these ones are a bit dull, so they’ve just sat in a pile not being used. 

Handmade Lime Soap

I’ve had another go at making soap. This time I made lime-scented bars, using a clear melt and pour base, green colouring, and lime fragrance. 

A Spicier Life – part one

It seems that spring is finally arriving and as the temperature is set to rise, my mind has naturally turned to making another blanket!