Category Archives: Crocheting
Buzy Day in August 2013
Out of Africa
I finished the baby quilt I started hand quilting 2 weeks ago, just in time, baby is due on Wednesday! This one is a little boy. This room theme is “Out of Africa” and I managed to find the perfect panel for a quilt and receiving blanket with African animal prints on. I add a […]
Buzy Day in July 2013
Another shower!
The baby showers are coming fast and furious this month! Had one this week! Off to the shop bought some receiving blankets. Crochet a border around them and found the cutest baby sock pattern and knitted up the smallest socks I have ever knitted. I didn’t think I could do it but I did. I […]
All wrapped up!
Well this week I got all wrapped up in crocheting borders onto receiving blankets. The babies are coming soon! I went through my stash and found 3 pieces of flannel fabric totaling 5m of fabric. I then cut off the selvages and straightened up the edges, to make 5 blankets. I decided to edge each […]
What did I learn this week?
Quite a bit if I may say so myself! My fellow bloggers taught me a few things. I will share 2 of the things with you this week. Firstly I made the best ever Lemon Curd Cupcakes posted by Lizzie from The Plumtree Bakery, I have never made meringue icing before, it’s easier than you […]
Buzy Day in June 2013
Cuddle up and stay warm
Well what can I say about this week! Two things I learned this week! The first thing:- don’t quilt a quilt, when you have a massive head cold, it leads to unnecessary unpicking and massive frustration and the second don’t cough or sneeze with a full bladder, well that leads toooo……………………! As you have discovered […]
The plan
Last week I mentioned that my guestroom is going to be transformed. Well here is the plan – Repaint walls – got the colour swatches from the paint shop, I have a vague idea of what colour the walls will be. Get new curtains – the colour of the curtains will be determined by the […]