Pretty necklace Its my ‘Summer garden’ necklace- Amy butler stylee. I finally finished it. I’m all thinking of Christmas gifts already now- i just wanna be organised and ready.

Posted on June 9th, 2009 by emma
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I am such a fortunate girl.. I have the sweetest most wonderful parent in-laws ever… they have big hearts and are wildly thoughtful, kind and talented. I have been honoured with a beautiful stylish handmade patchwork quilt from mor (mum) who makes us all a blanket! My patchwork is a bit special in that it [...]

Posted on May 26th, 2009 by emma
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The partnership with the singer has begun. I started making a new ‘sweater’ for my lappy with lovely floral print fabric, its not quite finished yet. I made one in winter out of an old arran sweater, way out of season now & my mac told me it wanted pockets.. I like the way it [...]

Posted on May 23rd, 2009 by emma
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Nothing compares to having an original vintage Singer sewing machine. This new addition to my new collection (yes I now have two) is more elegent & offers stitch variety. Hopefully I can take care of this one better

Posted on May 17th, 2009 by emma
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What are you making today?

Posted on May 9th, 2009 by emma
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 Mrs Lene, Anne and I are dedicating with purpose a regular spot to the sanctuary of crafting.. It is a delightful exchange of creative ideas, conversation, healthy eating/living plans and more. Lene also made yummy smoothies. I worked on my pretty fuxido project ,Mrs Lene done some crochet and made dinner.. in felt very clever [...]

Posted on May 7th, 2009 by emma
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I noticed the lake’s looked pretty frozen yesterday too. I’m glad the nice lights are still up in the city right now. My draught excluders seem to be working nicely, stayed with some muted colours.  I’m a fan of selvedges.. the bits at the side of fabric and font’s in general.. I got mr A [...]

Posted on January 9th, 2009 by emma
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  and inside.. even though our heating is up full blast. I’m looking at ways to keep warm and insulate the apartment. While researching draught excluders I warmed up infront of my portable and home-made fireplace while I indulged in *real* hot chocolate ahh. Considering draught excluder potentual fabrics in the apartment I got super [...]

Posted on January 6th, 2009 by emma
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  I finally got a move on with the twins blankets using lovely fabrics from my pre-Jul fabric shop with lene. I’ve never made a patchwork before and I’m playing it much by ear. The ikea animals print make it more fun and diverse. I do love the colours but not so sure I like [...]

Posted on January 5th, 2009 by emma
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Thats how many of the 108 goals for 2008 I did fulfill- just over half, and its a glass half full. This year I’d like to repeat some of them, continue working on the unfulfilled ones and I have good ideas for more to add this year too. One being to use this baby alot [...]

Posted on January 3rd, 2009 by emma
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