Category Archives: Craft

Keepin’ It Real

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Jacinta

– Keepin’ It Real captures the true essence of family life that I know are fleeting, keeping this mama grounded – If there was an olympic event for procrastinators, I think I would be in contention for a gold medal. … Continue reading →

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Yarn Along

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Jacinta

Joining in with Ginny at Small Things for yarn along this week. Well I’m sad to say I haven’t come a long way with my lace beret as yet.  I had to pull it out twice, once because I cast on … Continue reading →

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Wee Folk Quilt For My Wee Boy

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Jacinta

Jairah finally has a quilt to call his own and to drag around as he sees fit.  Don’t you just love those cute gnomes and toadstools.  We are fortunate enough to have those toadstools (Amanita Muscaria)  grow in our garden. … Continue reading →

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Summer Breeze Quilt

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Jacinta

A little over a year ago, I purchased some gorgeous fabric designed by Sweetwater called Sun Kissed and their quilt pattern called Summer Breeze.  I knew it would be fitting for Tenneille.  Originally I was going to make the quilt … Continue reading →

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Twirl Factor

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Jacinta

One of Tenneille’s birthday gifts was a dress I made for her.  Now I must say this dress has a twirl factor of 10!  It’s a fairly simple pattern and apart from some shirring issues, it made up very quickly. … Continue reading →

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Birthday Girl

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Jacinta

This day, 6 years ago, Tenneille was born at home in the early hours of the morning.  Some pictures can be seen in this previous post. Most of her presents were opened before she headed off to school.  There was … Continue reading →

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This Moment

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Jacinta

From Soulemama {this moment} – A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment.  A moment I want to pause, savour and remember. I love your moments too.  So feel … Continue reading →

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A Terrain Quilt

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Jacinta

I have been busy the last couple of days trying to get a quilt finished for a dear friend who turned 40 this week.  Her party was last night, but I didn’t quite get the quilt finished in time.  But … Continue reading →

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A Friendship Quilt

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Jacinta

I have had the pedal to the metal, well my sewing machine pedal that is.  One of Scarlett’s dear friends turns 9 this week and had a birthday party this weekend.  They all went to high tea in the city … Continue reading →

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A Simple Dress

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Jacinta

The dress Tenneille wore to dad’s wedding last week, I started over a year ago.  It’s made from a retro cot sheet I thrifted a couple of years ago and an old pillow cover that I no longer used.  When … Continue reading →

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