Monthly Archives: February 2012

Things to Buy!

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Angela

Did you know that I have an online store, right here, on my website? Yep, I sure do! You can find it by clicking on the Shop tab in the menu above, or by clicking here. In my shop you will … Continue reading →

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Plaid Dress Before and After

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Angela

I bought this dress at a market in Canberra years ago but have hardly worn it. I was drawn to the country style plaid and liked the fact that it was handmade. However, my perfectionistic nature couldn’t get past a … Continue reading →

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Bargain Books

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Angela

Guess how much these books cost? Go on, have a guess? Okay, I’ll tell you. It cost $4.10 for all ten of them! Our local public library had a sale of old books on Saturday with hardcovers going for only … Continue reading →

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Decorating with sticks

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Angela

Matt and I have been doing some redecorating and painting lately. So far we’ve only painted some of the ceilings, but eventually we want to paint all the walls, doors and skirting boards too. Changing things around is a quick … Continue reading →

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Pinterest Projects

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Angela

I love Pinterest. It’s a great way for me to collate images and webpages that I find inspiring, while also making them easy for me to find again later. These are a few images that I have pinned (some found … Continue reading →

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DIY Bow Tie – Free Pattern

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Angela

I have got a treat for you! It’s a free bow tie PDF pattern and instruction booklet that I made. Suitable for beginners, this bow tie is easy to sew and would make a lovely Valentine’s Day gift for the … Continue reading →

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DIY Embroidered Thank You Card

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Angela

I currently have the occasion to be giving a thank you card and wanted to make one that’s extra special. I’ve recently re-discovered how fun embroidery is so I decided to embroider a typography based card. My stitches certainly aren’t … Continue reading →

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Grateful

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Angela

Sometimes it easy to get overwhelmed by all the things that we don’t have, or all the things that we want or “need”, while forgetting to be grateful for all that we do have. Being stressed and anxious is something … Continue reading →

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Chevron Clutch Pattern Now Available

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Angela

I am so excited to announced that I have added another clutch pattern to my shop! This pattern is very simple and shows you how to insert a zip. It’s a good size for an evening out, but is still big … Continue reading →

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A scarf, a slip and other projects. And a pig.

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Angela

Here are some instagram photos of things I have been making lately. As you might know, I make patterns. So whenever I want to sew something for myself I start from scratch and come up with the design and draft … Continue reading →

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