by Jess | May 3, 2011 | Handmade, Musings, My life, plans, sewing
I have inherited a pile of lovely handkerchiefs from my Granny, and I’d like to make some keepsakes from them so they don’t just end up stashed away in a drawer. I’m definitely planning on making or embellishing some cushion covers from a few of them...
by Jess | Oct 1, 2010 | Crochet, Musings, My life
Okay. So last night on the train I started something… accidentally. I was aiming to make yet another granny square for my ‘white and bright’ blanket – but I got distracted and added an extra shell in the first round. I looked at the cute little...
by Jess | Sep 23, 2010 | Musings, My life
It’s been a sad time in our home. Some of you may not know – Nick and I are currently living with my folks, and we have plans to sub-divide their 6 1/2 acre property and build our own home here, too. I promise to tell you all about that soon – but...
by Jess | Jul 5, 2010 | Musings, My life
I know that traditionally it’s the flush of a new year that has people talking about their dreams for the future. But here, in Australia, the middle of the year is an appropriate time to plan and think about the things to come. In our seasons, the time of Yule...
by Jess | Jun 19, 2010 | Crafty Biz, Musings
Burnout. It’s something that most – if not all – of us running our own, one-person businesses suffer from once in a while. You’re working days, nights, weekends – any moment you can fit a little work in. You wake up and your biz is the...
by Jess | Jun 10, 2010 | craft, Crafty Biz, Inspiration, Musings, twitter
Do you have a craft widower in your life? You know, that guy who you live with? The one who always has to step over your pile of fabric as it slowly creeps along the floor? Who has to clear a space on the table every time he wants to use it because it’s covered...
