by Jess | Apr 14, 2011 | Handmade
Last week I FINALLY managed to squirrel aside an hour to visit my favourite local op shops. I was on the hunt for fabric scraps and pieces for my 100 Words & 100 Birds project, but I scored a whole stack of old knitting needles too. I’ve been wanting to try...
by Jess | Apr 11, 2011 | sewing
Yes, I know that those of you with sewing know-how are giggling your heads off at me right now, but I don’t care, because I made something! I’m excited!! Yes, I changed my pic over in the sidebar to this, ’cause I think it’s a cute photo 🙂 I...
by Jess | Apr 10, 2011 | Fashion, Handmade
I’m on a bit of a bow-making kick at the moment (which I willĂ‚Â regale you all with tomorrow!). So, since I came across this collection of bows by Laurent Desgrange on Pinterest this week, I thought it was the perfect choice for this week’s collection! You...
by Jess | Apr 5, 2011 | Art, Handmade
So, who was in the scouts or guides? I wasn’t, but this still appeals to me in some perfect-childhood reminiscent way… merit badges for grown-ups! By Lee Meszaros, these badges are for achievements as diverse as ‘cutting it close’...
by Jess | Apr 4, 2011 | Handmade
Since my grandmother is moving in with us, Nick and I had to clear out the wardrobe in my old bedroom… but where to put our clothes? We are seriously limited for space, so a free-standing wardrobe was the only solution. We didn’t envision this wardrobe as...
by Jess | Mar 29, 2011 | Handmade
Saturday afternoon saw the March meet of the Moreton Bay Brown Owls. It was a lovely day, and we had a good 2 hours crafting and chatting. I made some progress towards finishing the 400(!!) granny squares I need for my ‘white and bright’ blanket (I swear,...
