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New in the shop today……

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A “Wee Waldorf” doll, only 6 inches tall with knitted organic and hand dyed yarn dress and long flowing alpaca and mohair locks.


A butterfly wristlet, just for fun! It has a knitted body and attaches to the wrist with velcro.
Now, a word about zips!
I’m determined that one day I will be able to insert a zip that looks good, I’ve tried many times and never completed one to satisfaction. Any zip tips from those in the know?

SOLD – THANKYOU!

Winnie the Pooh quilt

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I had this Winnie the Pooh cot panel in my stash for so long….

I selected some matching fabrics from the Spotlight clearance table (including the backing which is a beautiful soft and warm pink baby flannel)…..

I hand quilted the middle section and attached about 20 flower buttons I received in a
Crafty Mamas swap. Then I machine quilted around the borders.
Now its on one of the girl’s beds and she’s very happy with it.

Lovely weekend

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We spent the weekend at my husband’s parent’s farm. The weather couldn’t have been more glorious, we spent most of our time outdoors working in the garden, plucking ducks and pottering around.

The children had a marvellous time running and riding their bikes in the wide open space.
Gee I miss looking out the window and seeing open fields and being surrounded by the huge skies. Even during a long drought there is so much beauty in the country. My urges to get out of the suburbs grows daily….

These quilts were made by my husband’s great aunt many a moon ago. They were all folded in one of the bedrooms at the farm, I simply had to spread them out on the beds. This style of quilt is not my cup of tea but as a crafter I have a great appreciation of the work that went into them and the fabrics of a bygone era.

“So little to do, so much time..

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wait – reverse that!” The famous words of Willy Wonka. A coin purse kit from Nicole Mallalieu Design .
Their customer service is excellent, by the way.


Lovely wool parcel from Stokesay.
I couldn’t believe how quickly these came in the mail.

I’m also working on 2 dolls and clothes, a quilt for one of the girls, still tweaking that embroidery and knitting some bears. Wish me luck!

The Simple Woman’s Daybook

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I’m participating in this after seeing it on Tracy’s blog recently and thought it was a lovely idea. If you want to participate you can go to The Simple Woman’s Daybook.
FOR TODAY 31st of March 2009.
Outside my window…. Warm Autumn sunshine, the children and I just returned from a walk.
I am thinking…. Its lunchtime, thank goodness I got up early this morning and had bread baked before the children rose.
I am thankful for… God’s constant loving care of me and my family.
From the learning rooms… English, Faith and Life, General Knowledge, colours and numbers (thats the children, not me!)
From the kitchen… Home made bread and tomato relish.
I am wearing.. Plain home clothes, long skirt and top.
I am creating… an embroidery, a table runner and a waldorf doll (not all at the same time, though!)
I am going… to try and produce some embroidery patterns to sell.
I am reading.. The “Little House Series”, I’m on the Caroline Years at the moment.
I am hoping… For too many things to write here, “hope springs eternal”.
I am hearing… The chooks clucking softly and the children chattering to one another as they go about their work.
Around the house… things are looking good, we had the carpets cleaned yesterday and what a difference it makes.
One of my favourite things… is to be with my family when we are all happy and well and all seems right with the world.
A few plans for the rest of the week… Homeschooler’s group pet day where my son’s rat will make an appearance, the usual homeschooling and home maintenance and hopefully time for sewing and designing.
Here is a picture thought I am sharing.. Its at the top, sorry I couldn’t move it. Its a painting my Mother gave me for my 10th birthday. It was painted by a very talented artist friend of hers, a Mrs. Jan Barry.

Time to pick up old threads

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My doll sales at Etsy have steeply declined; that is to say, I haven’t had a sale in weeks. Its been getting me down quite a bit as I feel the dolls I’m making now are the best I’ve ever done and I really don’t want to lower my prices as they are already low. Some other dollmakers seem to be booming.

Anyhow… in my mopey state I decided to refocus. I hadn’t embroidered for some time so I picked up the needle and hoop again. I went through all my designs (of which there are plenty that are still just on paper) and I picked out Mr. Brown. Poor Mr Brown has been flat shades of grey for so long I simply had to do something about it. This is a sneak peek and I must say I’m loving stitching all over again.
I’m also knitting possibly the smallest thing I’ve ever knitted for this project.
Must put in a reminder for the GIVEAWAY!