Fabric Friday: from nanny’s stash
Today, for the first time since she died, I opened the cupboard to my nanna’s fabrics. I was met with the scent that always reminds me of her: it’s the smell of her house and brings back so many memories. Tears sprang from my eyes and I had to close the cupboard. I don’t know […]
Fabric Friday: vintage table cloth
I have a collection of vintage table cloths and this is one of my favorites. The embroidery has been done by machine but the work is very nice and I like the pink flowers. I like pink. I like flowers. No surprises there. I once imagined that I would cut up these pretty pieces of […]
Teaching Georgia to Crochet
For a while now, Georgia has been asking me to teach her how to crochet. She can knit and she is getting better at sewing, so crochet is the next thing she wants to do. What better way to spend a wintry Sunday morning than sitting, snuggling up in the cosy bed with my gorgeous […]
Fabric Friday: Liberty
For me, the ultimate luxury piece of fabric would be this: Liberty Tana Lawn. This one is called Margaret Annie. When I do my Internet ‘window’ shopping on Etsy, I like to browse images of Liberty prints. Recently I purchased a pretty purse, which is lined with vintage Liberty. Score! This fabric inspires me to […]
Fabric Friday. More IKEA
I’m a bit out of fabric shopping practise. I haven’t been looking for fabrics since my Adelaide holiday visit last month. My sewing machine sits pretty in my nook with its cover on firm and tight. It might even be a wee bit dusty! So today I’m sharing these pre-sewn fabric cushion covers from Ikea. […]
Mother’s Day crafts for kids
mother’s day bookmarks I love teaching primary students. I teach 8-10 year olds and they are fun! I’d have to say that, over the past 3+ years, I have been enjoying working with younger children more than teenagers. One reason why I like primary teaching is that it gives me more opportunities to do crafty […]
Fabric Friday: ikea love
One of the things I love about ikea (and sorry, but there’s not a lot I love about Ikea these days) is the textile section. I often enjoy looking at their fabrics when I visit ikea during my trips to Adelaide. This particular one caught my eye on my most recent visit. I saw it […]
Fabric Friday: vintage gown
My mum showed me this gown that my nana had when mum was growing up. It’s a divine gown, long, with a split up to the knee. The fabric is divine and the style of the gown so classic and elegant. Classy. I am enjoying envisioning my glamourous nana, dressed up, with hair coiffed and […]
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