Fierro’s has been a flurry of activity, as out the front the finishing touches are being debated and in the back, Hazel has been baking away! She found these bright pink cookie cutters second-hand, and is making a batch of plain biscuits to test them out. (As well as the new rolling pin and baking…… Continue reading Busy Baking
Month: February 2022
Waistcoat the Second
I wore my grey waistcoat pretty much all of last winter, so this summer I wanted to make myself another one. I made this one a size smaller, because the original grey one was a little bit roomy around the chest. I really like the fabric I found for this one – it’s visually interesting,…… Continue reading Waistcoat the Second
A Baker’s Pantry
Shelves have been installed in Fierro’s back room! The process of filling them up took an afternoon… ….but it’s definitely worth it! It’s quite the baker’s pantry of flavours and decorations – I imagine the bulk bins of things like oats and yeast and such are on the wall behind the camera. We also mounted…… Continue reading A Baker’s Pantry
Petra’s Birthday Dress
It was Petra’s birthday yesterday, so she went to Needle & Thread to pick up a special order. Tiffany had offered to make her a nice airy dress for the summer heat, and it’s finished! Thankfully, it fits! It’s a nice loose garment, so that isn’t particularly difficult. The length is good, and the pockets…… Continue reading Petra’s Birthday Dress
My Life in Miniature 