Wednesday was Petra’s birthday…. ….which she was happy to spend among the plants. As for what I’m making, I’ve got this little square pot on the go, for some storage in my wardrobe. I like the colour scheme of this yarn – maybe I should make it an outfit…. I’ve also got another facade on…… Continue reading Project Roundup
Stitch the Walls
Needle & Thread has some new artworks up on the walls! These four little cross-stitchings were lifted from some old pattern books. They are mounted with white felt sewn onto the back and a small cord sewn onto that in a loop. I pushed hooks into the walls to hang them. Looking at them now,…… Continue reading Stitch the Walls
How To Build a Storefront (Part 2)
Welcome back to building a storefront with me! (This feels like it should be the introduction of a YouTube video…) Once the signage goes up… …and the windows go in… …the door can be made and glued on. Then it’s just finishing touches, like glass, window and door frames, and a doorknob, and it’s complete!…… Continue reading How To Build a Storefront (Part 2)
New Pants
I’m back in familiar sewing territory now, don’t worry! I’ve made myself another pair of Simplicity 8457 pants. This pair is in deep forest-y, almost racing green linen from The Fabric Store, and it was an absolute dream to work with. I’m hoping to wear them in both summer and winter, because the linen is…… Continue reading New Pants
How to Build a Storefront
After the design has been finalised, I get an empty cereal box and cover the outside in cardboard. This makes the box stronger, as these stores need to hold stuff in them and usually have moving parts. Then, I draw the design of the storefront onto the box, being accurate with measurements and such. (I…… Continue reading How to Build a Storefront
Project Roundup
Happy New Year! My new year has been quite restful, just two things on the go at the moment. First, three of the five embroideries I have planned for Needle & Thread are complete. I have no idea at the moment how they will be mounted on the walls, so this project is on hold…… Continue reading Project Roundup
2022 Year in Review
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
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
My Life in Miniature 