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Knitting update the third
To accompany the hat for Kaitlyn’s birthday I thought I’d whip up some little mittens. These ended up taking much longer than I thought and are quite fiddly, but they look so cute at the end that it was worth … Continue reading
Knitting update the first
There is one up side to being very busy with work stuff – a lot of transport time. Well, it’s an upside if you’re a knitter as knitting is very easy to take with you and whip out when there … Continue reading
More cuddlies
I recently had more orders for kiddies soft toys, so another batch of bunnies, lambs and bears are under way. Mr Bunny was the first that had to be delivered, so I made him first, complete with bow tie. He … Continue reading
Well loved handmade goodies
It’s always really lovely to hear about and get photos of my handmade gifts being used. Here are some that I received this week, a little beansprout hat keeping a cute head warm, and a chicken being cuddled and loved … Continue reading
Baby outfit
Last Sunday was the christening service of a dear little baby we know, so I sewed her a little summery outfit as a gift. It has been such a hot Spring, I hope this comes in handy in the coming … Continue reading
March: a month of gift making
We have a lot of birthdays in March… and also 2 of our friends are expecting babies, so out comes the sewing machine and knitting needles! I made these soft toys by following a simple pattern block, and was trying … Continue reading
Knitted baby hat
Kaitlyn arrived into the world just before Christmas – and what a cutey! Unfortunately I’ve been sick since arriving back in London so we were a bit delayed on the meet & greet, but it did give me the chance … Continue reading
A Crafty Evening
I feel very productive tonight – I’ve just finished 2 craft projects that have been waiting a while for completion! First of all there is another batch of chickens for colleague’s kids and friends. I think the chickens are getting … Continue reading
July's crafting
It’s been a long month and no blog post! That’s because when we haven’t been out enjoying the sunshine I’ve been crafting away for new babies! At the beginning of the month I got my new Cute Book just in … Continue reading
Making a baby gift
I love making baby things, they’re so cute and little! This time I decided to make a few things and branch out from knitting, so sewed a mobile, painted a picture and knitted a kitty hat for our soon to … Continue reading