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Tag Archives: Crafts
Bobbin Along
I’m so far behind with both reading and writing blogs, we’re having the kitchen and dining room knocked into one and a bathroom redesigned at the same time…seemed a good idea at the time!! We currently have no kitchen and … Continue reading
Posted in Anne Brooke SAL, embroidery, Stitch-a-long
Tagged Bobbin Along, Crafts, embroidery, sewing, textile book
2 Comments
A Mini Moon gazer
Since starting the Sewing Room Declutter Challenge (almost finished!) I’ve been trying to make up some of the kits I’ve acquired over the years. This is one I fell for at the Harrogate Knitting and Stitching Show last year, a … Continue reading
Posted in embroidery, kits, Serendipity
Tagged crafting, Crafts, embroidery, mini moon gazer, Moonlight Hare, sewing, sewing kits, stitching
9 Comments
Owl and Hare Hollow HQAL
I’ve made pretty good progress with my Owl and Hare Hollow quilt, three weeks ago I’d quilted 24 blocks, so not quite half way… …I’ve been concentrating on mainly the bottom rows so I have complete rows. I now realise … Continue reading
Posted in Owl and Hare Hollow BOM, Quilt-a-long, Quilting
Tagged Crafts, Hand quilting, Owl and Hare Hollow BOM, Quilt, Quilting, quilts, sewing
20 Comments
A Not so Quick Stitch
This was a little kit I found during my declutter, I decided I either stitch it or rehome it. I decided to stitch it, it was one of those free kits from the front of a magasine ages ago. I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in cross-stitch, embroidery, kits
Tagged bookmark, Crafts, cross-stitch, embroidery, kit, stitching
5 Comments
Sewing Room Declutter Challenge
I’m doing quite well with the sewing room declutter this year, I’m almost up to date! Karen Brown from Just Get it Done Quilts breaks it down into daily bite-sized chunks, some bigger chunks than others! After a day sorting … Continue reading
Posted in sewing room
Tagged Crafts, diy, embroidery, Quilting, sewing, sewing room, Sewing room Declutter Challenge
5 Comments
Owl and Hare Hollow HQAL
Well I’m afraid I’ve managed very little on my Owl and Hare Hollow quilt over the last three weeks, other projects have been taking up my evening slot when I would usually be quilting. Three weeks ago I had almost … Continue reading
Posted in Owl and Hare Hollow BOM, Quilt-a-long, Quilting
Tagged Crafts, Hand quilting, Owl and Hare Hollow BOM, Quilt, Quilting, quilts, sewing
4 Comments
A Fresh Start
Happy New Year! As usual I am starting the year with hopes and plans for my sewing and one thing that might help me to succeed is a good tidy up and sort out in my sewing room. It’s time … Continue reading
Posted in Crafts, kits, Quilting, Raggedy Ruff Designs, sewing room
Tagged Crafts, Quilt, Quilting, quilts, Raggedy Ruff Designs, sewing, Sewing room Declutter Challenge
9 Comments
Owl and Hare Hollow HQAL
Hand quilting is always a good winter project, I can drape the quilt over my knees so it keeps me warm whilst I quilt on an evening! I’m still just making slow but steady progress with this quilt what with … Continue reading
Posted in embroidery, Owl and Hare Hollow BOM, Quilt-a-long, Quilting
Tagged Crafts, Hand quilting, Owl and Hare Hollow BOM, Quilt, Quilting, quilts, sewing
8 Comments
Bee Book SAL
I’ve not done as much on my actual book over the last three weeks, mainly due to Christmas preparations but also I’ve been stitching extra bees which I’ve already shared with you. I have however done some extra stitching on … Continue reading
Posted in embroidery, Stitch-a-long, Textile Books
Tagged bee book, Crafts, cross-stitch, embroidery, Fabric Books, sewing
18 Comments
Owl and Hare Hollow HQAL
I’m making slow but steady progress with hand quilting my Owl and Hare Hollow quilt, but I’m enjoying the process and that’s what’s important! Three weeks ago I had done sixteen blocks… Well I’ve now almost quilted twenty-one blocks, I … Continue reading
Posted in Owl and Hare Hollow BOM, Quilt-a-long, Quilting, Serendipity
Tagged Crafts, Hand quilting, Owl and Hare Hollow BOM, Quilt, Quilting, quilts, sewing
7 Comments


