“Hey Petra, do you mind helping me with the wreath?” “Sure, Tiff,” Ah yes, that time of year has rolled around again. The streets are being decorated, wreaths are being hung…. ….all available local trees are being attacked with shiny hangable objects. It’s disgustingly humid here at the moment, but that won’t stop the gang…… Continue reading Decorating Time
Author: Filliefanatic
Lover of all things tiny, model horse collector, reader and crafter for life!
There and Back Again
This stitching has been the project of the past couple of weeks, as it was a Secret Santa gift for a Tolkien fan. I did my best to take progress pictures, but it’s hard to break out of The Groove to take a single, measly picture! Anyways, it got framed last weekend. I would have…… Continue reading There and Back Again
Project Roundup
Older readers will perhaps remember this blue playsuit of Sarah’s; I love the lace along the hem of the shorts. Speaking of the hem, I took it up a little, as it looked a little funny being knee-length. They’re still a reasonable length, I think – just not veering in daggy directions. Another memory game…… Continue reading Project Roundup
Bedside Book Stack
Do you notice anything different about this part of Sarah’s room? I made a little bedside table to fit between the bed and the bookshelf! The majority of this was made from scraps of cardboard salvaged from old projects. I put a little drawer in as well; not sure what you’d put in there, but…… Continue reading Bedside Book Stack
Gingham Skirt
To kick off this summer’s Adventures in Skirtland, I’ve made this simple gathered skirt in a lovely black checked linen. The pattern is self-drafted following instructions from one of my sewing magazines. It was a really simple pattern, actually – four rectangles and four of my tried-and-true gigantic pocket pieces. I kept the hem nice…… Continue reading Gingham Skirt
Tea-Dyed Wallpaper
I mentioned a couple of posts ago that I was trying out new things for Sarah’s bedroom. Those ‘new things’ were tea-dyeing paper, which I’ve used on Sarah’s bedroom walls. With all the furniture moved in; I love the effect it gives! I wanted cream-coloured paper without having to purchase new paper, so this is…… Continue reading Tea-Dyed Wallpaper
Patchwork Cushion Cover
Never understimate the amount of work that goes into patchwork – this cushion cover took me about a month! All these fabrics came from my stash; there are a few scraps from old projects in there, as well as stuff I was given. Every hexagon was sewn together by hand, too. I think there’s about…… Continue reading Patchwork Cushion Cover
Flower Festival Photos (part 2)
Batch two of the holiday photos incoming! (There were a lot of good ones!) These little yellow flowers are called Billy buttons, which I reckon is a fantastic name. I have been busy with both staying cool and new projects, which will be forthcoming. I’ve been trying some new things for Sarah’s bedroom and I’m…… Continue reading Flower Festival Photos (part 2)
The Final Shirt
Ever? Hell no. Of these four basic shirts I’ve been making? Yes! I really love this shade of purple; 10/10 would sew with this fabric again. It came together super smoothly, because I’ve done it three times before now. I reckon it would look really nice in something light and flowy, like rayon or silk.…… Continue reading The Final Shirt
Flower Festival Photos
Recently, the girls and I went on a holiday to a nearby city that does a flower festival in the springtime. Naturally, I took loads of photos, and I want to show you some of the best ones. (We also visited a Japanese garden while there, which has fewer flowers but lots of beautiful views.)…… Continue reading Flower Festival Photos
My Life in Miniature 