Oops one question I’ve been asked a few times since this blog post is ‘how big should I make my quilts?’.What a great and obvious question because not everyone has cots and bassinets in their house like I do. So I’ve grabbed the measuring tape and done a quick run around he house measuring and have the […]
{Keep Reading...}summer pasta
This recipe goes out to all the mummies and home cooks out there who say ‘enough with the macaroni cheese, stop asking me to make it every night….. I am a serious cook who needs some variety and I am over macaroni cheese. I know you all love it but I need a break’. Now […]
{Keep Reading...}how I do wonky log cabin blocks
The very first quilting block I ever did was a wonky log cabin. It’s easy. And as I’ve pulled out all my fabrics in preparation for moving everything (and I mean everything) out of the downstairs of the house, I went through my fabric stash. I made a pile of boy fabric scraps and decided […]
{Keep Reading...}chocolate peanut butter brownies
I’ve been on a huge mission to declutter around here while I have an extra pair of hands (and eyes) to watch the little ones. I found one of my cookbooks which had a peanut butter brownie recipe. The thing is I never make any other brownie than my own recipe. It’s a recipe I […]
{Keep Reading...}making quilts for dandelion support network
This morning I was up on the balcony in my nightie photographing a quilt that I’d finished last night. The very first quilt that we’ll donate to the Dandelion Support Network (read here if you need to catch up!). And I know that you have questions so here is what you need to know, all […]
{Keep Reading...}looking back on 2012 – the sewing and quilting
I’m not just a knitter. I’m so lucky to have a more expensive hobby like quilting up my sleeve. Quilting is so addictive but it’s not the cheapest of crafts. I was recently trying to explain the costs in putting a quilt together – the fabrics for the top, fabric for the backing and then batting. […]
{Keep Reading...}looking back on 2012 – the knitting
One of the hardest things for me is finding time for my craft. It’s such a fun and essential part of my life but so hard to sit down and do when people need to get dressed or be fed or the house needs to be cleaned. But for my own sanity I need to have […]
{Keep Reading...}merry christmas!
Wow, it’s 12.41am on Christmas morning! So I can officially wish you a very Merry Christmas………..from my family to yours. I hope you have a wonderful day and enjoy the Christmas spirit. Wherever you are and whoever you’re with. Eat more than you think you can and at the end of the day make sure you […]
{Keep Reading...}my pet project for 2013
Earlier this year I discovered through facebook a lovely charity called St Kilda Mums. They take baby equipment, clothes and toys and deliver them to mums in need. Some of their requests are so urgent. Women who are living in refuges, have no family, no money, none of the necessities that we mums take for granted. I wanted […]
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