Australian Home Journal Archive

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Angela

I discovered something incredible recently; a free download of Australian Home Journal from 1949 to 1952 (the archive is incomplete, but there’s still heaps there). I love vintage patterns and wrote about a few that I have in my collection here. I also wrote this article a while ago that has s couple of images from a few Australian Home Journals already in my collection. Continue reading →

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Shaun the Sheep Crochet

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Angela

Here is the finished crochet softie that I was making for my friends’ little boy. It took ages to make especially as it was my first attempt at a crochet softie. Upon completing the first section – the body and tail, I noticed that the shape was kind of odd and seemed much bigger than I had anticipated. I did a YouTube search of double crochet stitch (single crochet in US terms) to make sure I was doing it right. Turns out I wasn’t. Oops! I had to unravel the entire body and tail and start again! Continue reading →

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DIY Scrabble Cushions

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Angela

Last week I made these scrabble cushions as a wedding gift for a friend using the first letters of the bride and groom’s names. I’m so pleased with them I kind of wanted to keep them! Particularly as the letters are suitable for Matt and I, too! I might just have to make some more one day. Unfortunately, given that I was tad rushed finishing them on time I didn’t have time to take heaps of step by step photos.

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Pear and Ginger Muffins – Recipe

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Angela

I love baking sweet treats and I love trying to be healthy.  Unfortunately the two to not always go hand in hand so I often modify recipes to make them a little bit healthier, without compromising on flavour. This recipe is one such experiment and I’m really happy they turned out! These pear and ginger muffins are based on a basic muffin recipe from “The Cook’s Companion” by Stephanie Alexander (a book which I highly recommend), however I have changed the recipe a lot so it barely resembles the original. This recipe is dairy free, very low in sugar and also very delicious! Continue reading →

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New Crochet Project and the Cutest Fabric Ever

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Angela

I am starting a new crochet project! It’s going to be a soft toy for a very little person I know. I’m a bit nervous about it because I’ve never crocheted anything shaped before. I can crochet granny squares and long straight scarves, but I’m yet to try anything with decreased or increased stitches. The instructions I’ll be following look quite clear, so hopefully it won’t be too tricky.  Continue reading →

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On My Plate

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Angela

Today I am:

- Editing photos and writing an instruction booklet for a new pattern, while drinking delicious rosehip tea.  Continue reading →

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Counting Chickens

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Angela

This is a little fabric book I made for my friends’ baby. I was planning to have it finished by last weekend when we celebrated his Baptism. However, in typical Angie fashion, I didn’t finish it on time. Why is it that projects always take twice as long as you think they will? Oh well, it’s finished now and that what matters!  Continue reading →

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Simple DIY Pot Holders

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Angela

I have a new tutorial for you for some lovely and simple pot holders!  I made these ones as a kitchen tea gift for a gorgeous friend of mine for is getting married soon. I am so excited for her! But back to the pot holders, as I mentioned already, this design is really simple making them a great project for beginners. Making your own pot holders is also a nice way to use up small pieces of pretty fabric. Their finished size is approximately 20 cm (8″) by 20 cm (8″). Continue reading →

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DIY Shoe Makeover

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Angela

I am slowly trying to clean out my wardrobe and get rid of things I don’t wear anymore. Before throwing any particular item out (or giving it away if it’s still in good condition), I’ll first questioning whether there’s anything I can to to alter or modify it to give it a new lease on life. For example, I’ve had these shoes for about 6 years, and despite looking quite good in the photos, the suede is rather faded and worn in a few patches. The bright suede with cork combo is pretty dated, too. (This is one of the reasons why I usually avoid buying overly trendy items these days.) Anyway, I’ve seen heaps of pictures online of people transforming old shoes with paint or fabric and Mod Podge, so I thought I’d give it a go.  Continue reading →

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Painting, painting, painting! Plus a new hairstyle!

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Angela

I had a bit of a break from blogging over Easter (gosh, that seems like a long time ago now!) This was partially because we decided to re-paint the studio where I do all my sewing, crafting and blogging. So our computer, my sewing machines and all my piles of fabric were safely well out of the way of paint splatters and I’ve only just managed to get everything set up again. It’s lovely to be back in a tidy, re-arranged, de-cluttered studio that still has the smell of fresh paint lingering. Continue reading →

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