As I have mentioned before, most of the materials I use come from charity shops. Every so often though, I find I need to buy “proper” stuff – you know, new things; like equipment (hello haemostats), or glue, or specialist … Continue reading
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Category Archives: craftyness
round of applause
It’s not often that I am really pleased with the things I make. I see the flaws in my work much more readily than I notice its good points. I am particularly hard on myself when it comes to commissions. … Continue reading
maker’s dozen
Well, I promised I would show you what I made with the frilly frocks in my last post – so here goes: a maker’s dozen. It’s taken rather longer than I expected. I made a dozen basic dolls without delay…It … Continue reading
nothing doing
Well, there’s not been exactly nothing doing, but I have not been very active with making since my last post. Brian the dachshund has been with me most days and has kept me reasonably busy: I have been walking and … Continue reading
tailcoats & titles
It’s been cold this week. My hands have been suffering as a result: aching knuckles, stiff fingers and throbbing wrists are the norm for me in cold weather. The doctor has done tests, but found nothing wrong with me. I … Continue reading
a cat can look at a king
January is always a strange time, making-wise, for me. I just want to curl up in the warm, like a cat. The month of December, up until Christmas, is so busy and frantic… I’m like a dog with a whole … Continue reading