As I am sure you know by now, I’m not one to write books about the past year. I like to let the photos do the talking, so here we go! January: February: March: April: May: June: July: August: September: October: November: December: Last year, I said I wanted to continue expanding my miniature world,…… Continue reading 2022 Year in Review
Month: December 2022
Project Roundup
First, I have finalised most of the embroidery designs for Needle & Thread’s walls; these will all be cross-stitched. I have a red banner in addition to these that does still need a design, but these four should keep me going (and the walls covered) for now. Second, I have these scraps I’ve been assembling.…… Continue reading Project Roundup
Seven Years
This year’s birthday will be more than party hat jokes, I assure you. This year, Hazel has not only made a new cake…. ….but we now have a new backdrop specifically for celebrations! (It only took seven years!) We’ve got a birthday banner, which can be changed out if a different celebration is being held.…… Continue reading Seven Years
Freshly Decked Halls
Guess what? I finally made new Christmas decorations for the street! And I figured out how to hang wreaths from the shop doors. I poke a little hole just above the door (or doorframe) and stick one end of the hook into the hole, so the wire is sitting just under the outer layer of…… Continue reading Freshly Decked Halls
Daisies and Fairytales
In a thrilling turn of events, your local ‘pants till death’ friend has made a dress. This pattern is the Sew Over It Florence dress, which came free with a sewing magazine. I loved the design instantly, and after making it, I still do! I liked it for several reasons, including the button closure and…… Continue reading Daisies and Fairytales
Christmas Decorating
H: “The decorations are looking really good this year!” S: “Yeah, they’re certainly shaping up that way.” The newest innovation this year is these little hooks I’ve put on the front facades, so that the garlands can stay up securely. Previously, I was hooking them onto the corners of the frames, which was not super…… Continue reading Christmas Decorating
My Life in Miniature 