You may remember I blogged recently about a doll that didn’t want to play nicely during construction. Well, I’m happy to say that I did manage to rectify his recalcitrant ways successfully – and also, as you can see, to … Continue reading
Category Archives: craftyness
like a house (not) on fire
If you read yesterday’s post, you’ll know that I’d been having a bit of a struggle with my latest doll project. Although today’s intentions were good, and I fully intended to get on with it again, I ended up spending too … Continue reading
blood, sweat & tears
Sometimes, however much you want them to go right, some things just don’t. It can happen even if you’ve made said thing many times before, although familiarity does usually help. But some days, no matter what your mental attitude, no … Continue reading
family jewel
So finally, the commission I have been working on is done. Well, the first part of it at least. Meet the Jewel family. All are made from Sarah Campbell’s wonderful Melodies fabrics for Michael Miller, in the Jewel colourways. Mum, Dad, … Continue reading
putting it about a bit
I was brought up in an age when girls were not supposed to be outgoing. Quietness and demureness were prized, particularly by my nanna, but also by my mum. My sister and I were encouraged to be modest and self-effacing; … Continue reading
giveaway winner
…and the winner is… Sarah Donnison! Congratulations Sarah – get in touch with your details (visit my contact page to send me an email) and your book will be despatched to you forthwith. Commiserations to everyone else who entered – the winner … Continue reading