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Category Archives: crochet
True Confessions – What Colour Scheme?
A massive thank you to all the readers who sympathised with my blog post bemoaning my lack of progress on a crocheted granny blanket. Even more thanks to those of you who very sensibly suggested piecing a few squares together, … Continue reading
Posted in crochet
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Crochet Is Interfering With My Sense Of Who I Am!
I know myself. I understand how I operate. Start a project, finish a project. Start a project, finish a project. Repeat. I’m not one of those people who has multiple makes on the go, swivelling on the spot, frozen like … Continue reading
True Confessions – I Didn’t Expect THAT!
A few days ago, I was horizontal on the sofa, thoughts swirling around in a fog of festive Baileys drinking inertia. Sewing resolutions … jar … blog post? That’s about as far as my muddled thinking got and it’s a … Continue reading
Posted in crochet, knitting, sewing, sewing and knitting, Uncategorized
Tagged 2013 Sewlutions
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Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is!
We lay plans for the future. This is the year I’ll sew a coat! Next month I’ll learn how to knit! I’m going to make myself a work wardrobe/only use stash fabrics/conquer trousers. Then, something happens called life. Well, no … Continue reading
Posted in crochet, knitting, sewing, sewing and knitting
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Crafty Pint & Dad Craft!
Oh yes, my friends. That’s the vision of a dad taking interest in crafting! My family decided to join me on a spontaneous visit to London, so I dragged them to Crafty Pint in Tooting. Of course, it didn’t take much … Continue reading
Craftivist Collective Jigsaw Piece Launch
Wotcha doing, Karen? It’s Craftivism, innit? Sarah Corbett of Craftivist Collective recently invited me to a very special launch night. Not only was it to be at the gorgeous Mary Portas Living and Giving boutique in Primrose Hill, but it was … Continue reading
Are You Guys From England?
Ola! Or, as they say in Atlanta, ‘Are you guys from England?’ Yes, I’m away with work and typing this at 5am as the jet lag has woken me up far too early. The trip started well when I slept … Continue reading
Posted in crochet, sewing, sewing and knitting
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Sew-lympics
Olympic fever has most definitely hit London. Everywhere I look there are posters, flags, statues, wandering athletes and organisers emblazoned in Olympic logos. And, yes, there’s corporate sponsorship. (Why, oh why, is McDonalds the official caterer?) Still, there’s no denying … Continue reading
The WIP Pitch
I’ve noticed that bloggers really enjoy sharing intriguing photos of Works In Progress – or WIPs. I totally understand why. Sometimes, a make can take a long time and the temptation to share is overwhelming. I don’t have a finished … Continue reading
Posted in crochet, knitting, sewing, Uncategorized
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Retiring The Crochaliser
It’s a sad day, friends. The Crochaliser has become redundant. I’ve crocheted my 140 Granny squares. In fact, I’ve crocheted over 150 and suddenly realised I needed to – Stop crocheting Granny squares! – or I was in danger … Continue reading
