Summer sewing projects, Vogue 7225

Yet another pattern that has been waiting for the perfect time and fabric, Vogue 7225. Looks deceptively simple… and I … More

Summer sewing projects, Butterick 9497

Butterick 9497, such a stylish little number. I love the half-full skirted version, but these days I find I’m going … More

Wild play. *Ahem* Please stay off the dunes… Space, fresh air. Ringed Dosinia shells, sandy hands. Egg cases. Dug outs … More

Garlic! Traditionally we plant out our garlic bed on the shortest day, and harvest it on the longest, I enjoy … More

Bike rides. Birds egg. Blue sky. Dead sparrow. Dead sparrow covered in leaves.

It is very exciting to have an old suitcase like this dropped off at my place. A stash of fabric … More

Did you see that performance project by Casey Jenkins called, Casting off my womb? It is interesting and challenging – … More

Most afternoons if we are home, the kids are working on their own activities, I’m grabbing some time to catch … More

Financial Literacy. That’s a bit of a daunting term for me. I cannot recall ever being ‘taught’ how to save, … More

Two new girls! I have almost complete sets of all the Strawberry Shortcake Sweet Sleepers…. The sleeping bags seem to … More