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Extra Quick 'N Easy - Butterick 3286 12 Jul 2013 | 02:30 pm
I found this pattern during a marvellous bit of box-rummaging at Oxford's Thursday market earlier in the year. I'd been thinking about drafting a simple top pattern, but not quite getting round to it,...
Clasp Clutch Purse Class 9 Jul 2013 | 01:30 pm
On the last Sunday of June, I had the pleasure of teaching a group of 6 lovely ladies how to make a clasp clutch purse. The last Pinworks workshop until Autumn. Having spent quite some time discussin...
Fun in the sun 9 Jul 2013 | 03:22 am
Splash park and drum making at the Cowley Road Carnival. Nothing beats an impromptu family rock-out on the drive back home after a day in the sun.
Going round in circles 26 Jun 2013 | 02:00 pm
This weekend we had a family trip to Baby Boogie. Supposedly a Sunday afternoon disco experience for the under 5's, it's fundamentally a thinly veiled excuse for parents to throw some shapes. I highly...
Stash flash 19 Jun 2013 | 08:52 pm
I've been re-stocking my vintage fabric stash over the past week or so. Would you like to take a peek? Here are some of my lovely new fabric friends. Aren't they pretty?
Stash flash 19 Jun 2013 | 08:52 pm
I've been re-stocking my vintage fabric stash over the past week or so. Would you like to take a peek? Here are some of my lovely new fabric friends. Aren't they pretty?
Pram dress 31 May 2013 | 06:59 pm
I'm a sucker for the natty naming of something otherwise ordinary. Case in point: "bracelet length" for 3/4 length sleeves, "jewel neckline" for a crew neck. It's just one more reason why I like to r...
Knitting bag pattern - the eagle has landed! 18 May 2013 | 12:20 am
Whoop whoop! I am delighted to annouce that the latest Made by Loulabelle pattern is now available in my folksy shop and believe me, it's a good 'un! Wouldn't you love your own delicious knitting bag...
When good projects go bad... and then good again 10 Apr 2013 | 01:32 am
Browsing through old photos I came across a couple from last year which reminded me how frustrating it is when a project you are looking forward to goes horribly wrong. With the exception of the baby...
Things that made me smile this month 29 Mar 2013 | 07:54 pm
Ever find that you've entered a new taste phase without quite noticing? As an antidote to chilly noses and icy fingers, I thought I'd share a little post about things that have been making me feel war...
