I’ve not been sewing much of late. The kid has been requesting I make her something for ages but a combination of a lack of motivation form me and the knowledge her wardrobe is not lacking meant it got put off and off. Being my daughter and a bit like me, she doesn’t give up…
Read moreHome Life and Winter
So much going on. A very picture heavy post as a inadequate catch up. Over the winter we have skied, cooked, played, staycationed and generally enjoyed a steady unrushed flow. Making my own toasted muesli. Super easy – I ‘measure’ but filling the jar I will be keeping it in with the ingredients. For this…
Read moreAround here
Jungle gym climbing, baking, homemade tomato sauce, keeping plants alive for more than a week!!! The exciting going-ons of the last few weeks. And some sewing too.
Read moreCurrently – January
Currently, I’m .. Watching – Babylon Berlin on Netflix and Greys on demand as the episodes arrive express from the US. The former is weird, not awful, but definitely weird. Listening to – The Greatest Showman soundtrack. On repeat, the kid loves it also. Reading – I’m re-reading Legend by Marie Wu. Mostly because I…
Read moreA New Vest for the Kid
The Trailblazer vest has just been released by Twig and Tale and its wonderful! It would be fair to say I’ve been out of the crafting circles for a while now and am pretty rusty with all things sewing. Eight months of travelling followed by finishing and moving into a new house and all that…
Read moreA Cardi for the Kid
A chance to test a lovely new cardi from Little Kiwi’s Closet came up recently. I adore the designer and the patterns so couldn’t miss out on the opportunity to apply. The Koro Cardi (koro is Māori for grandfather) is a grandpa style cardi. Very easy to sew up and a…
Read moreTwig and Tale – A Rebrand Tour
Sewing for my daughter is a big part of crafting for me. And anyone who has followed my blog will know that Big Little Patterns have been a staple for not only coats and vests but also trousers and hats and other accessories. Big Little has changed! It has rebranded to become Twig and Tale….
Read moreSewing For Kids
There is no secret that I love to sew for the kid. Her appreciation for what I make is mixed. Which I hear is totally normal for 5yr olds. But still feels rather like being slapped in the chops when a slaved over garment gets the old ‘no, I don’t like it’. This make is…
Read moreA Wild Coat from Big Little
Anyone who has read this blog will know that I have a bit of a love affair with Big Little Patterns. The Wild Things hooded scarf was an absolute favourite over the winter. Well, now Lisa has upped the game and create a Wild Things coat!! Yup, a coat! There is a huge variety of…
Read moresome creating
Christmas clothes, christmas ornaments. A little pattern testing that ive combined into Christmas clothes making. Her own ornaments. The easiest, fastest most fuss free pizza Ive ever made. Seriously. I make pizza pretty often and make the dough myself. Im no novice in that respect. But. This. Was live changing. Two ingredients. No rise! And…
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