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Blogger’s technical difficulties late last week left me feeling a little like I was locked out of my own house. I called on a few friends, but quickly realised that Blogger had locked their doors too. A quick scout around revealed all my friends taking refuge over at another neighbours house – ...
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Most of us have a battle keeping the sewing stash under control and achieving some sense of organisation in our craft rooms. I’m no different to everyone else and find keeping the ever expanding supplies in check an almost impossible task. Not only do I need storage solutions for my own supplies, I ...
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Hi all, Following on from yesterdays Mother’s Day pampering and spoiling, I don’t have my usual vigour today. It must have been all that massaging yesterday evening that has left me lacklustre. I’m obviously just too relaxed!!! I’ve always encouraged my children to make their own gift for Mother’s ...
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I’m feeling very naughty today [giggle]. . . I have a confession – I played hooky this afternoon when I should have been finishing projects in the studio. Please don’t be angry. I promise, cross my heart and all, that I will write the pattern first thing tomorrow morning. After my morning class ...
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With school holidays, Easter and two short work weeks, I’ve definitely suffered from ‘disappearing day’ syndrome over the past few weeks. I suppose you all relate to this too. Hopefully this week I’ll catch up with my work schedule, which is already off to a fun start. A full class of enthusiastic ...
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If you detect a note of merriment in my tone today it’s not the remnants of the Easter sugar high, but in fact the pure pleasure of having the house to myself for the first time in nearly 3 weeks. I’m thrilled that my girls like to have their friends here and I love the frivolity and playfulness ...
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