Weaving for Amateurs
This weekend I went back to Brighton to catch up with some old friends. It was the annual Islingword Street Party – and this is the street where I used to live, so I knew there would be a lot … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: June 2012
WIP Wednesday – Autumn Gold Lace Hat
Apologies for my lack of blog posts recently. I really cannot think where all my time is going, given that I am no longer in the routine of a full time job. I seem to be spending a lot of … Continue reading
Posted in Arts and Crafts, Knitting, WIP Wednesday, Yarn
Tagged Bluefaced Leicester, Fyberspates, Rural Charm
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The Fabric Fairy Has Been!
I got home from a lovely craft day with my friend Steph today (she made a pirate flag, I was knitting a new hat) to find this exciting package waiting for me! I knew exactly what was inside and had … Continue reading
Posted in Arts and Crafts, Fabric, Sewing
Tagged Bear Fabric, Owl Fabric, Rabbit Fabric, Saints and Pinners
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Recipe: Nutella Cupcakes
After my post at the weekend, a few of you asked me for the recipe for Nutella cupcakes. I based this on a chocolate bun recipe that has been handed down in our family – so you are lucky! Pre-heat … Continue reading
Wednesday WIP – Giving an Old Loom New Life
On Monday I was super lucky to be given this loom from the lovely Jeni at Fyberspates. After meeting Divaweaver at the Southbank Arts Trail back in May, I’d been inspired to give weaving a go. So when I saw … Continue reading
Posted in Arts and Crafts, Bristol, WIP Wednesday
Tagged Fyberspates, Harris 4 Shaft Table Loom, street party, yarn
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Upfest – A Bristol Festival of Street Art
This weekend saw our first ‘Upfest‘ – an urban street art festival based just around the corner from us in Southville, Bristol. I got a little bit snap happy with all the colour surrounding us, and thought I’d share some … Continue reading
Onwards and Upwards
On Friday I officially finished my contract at work, and will be embarking on an exciting journey doing creative things to make a living. This is going to require a lot of motivation! As a farewell to my colleagues, I … Continue reading
