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baby

Mini Milo

Friday, February 12, 2016
I've been worrying in anticipation of The Boy Baby arriving in about 10 weeks. 10 weeks. That's practically tomorrow. Minor panic. What will he wear? Gasp, I haven't made him a special toy/blanket/other hand-made item that I seem to think is of the highest importance. What kind of a maker mommy am I? (Yes, these concerns are filled with rational reasoning. Can you tell?) And...

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embroidery

You're My Significant Otter: Embroidery Pattern

Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Did you know that otters go to sleep holding hands so that they don't drift apart in the water? While I realise that the otterly fabulous hand-holding is an essential survival tactic to ensure survival of the species, this speaks to my inner twee romantic, resplendent in pun-loving ridiculousness. Thank goodness we embrace a healthy level of the ridiculousness in this house. Because,...

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Isla

Isla's Olivia Cardigan

Wednesday, February 03, 2016
Another stash-busting project done! This time, a rainbow Olivia Cardigan from the pattern by Nikki Van De Car. I'm making good progress on my yarn stash, one by one picking out the yarns that have been saved for a rainy day and turning them into something else more practical. This yarn was another find from Thimbles on my last holiday to Cape Town. It...

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