Petra wanted to paint her plants’ pots this week, as she felt the plain white pots were “a bit bland” for her plants, Timothy (left) and Gruyere. After temporarily re-potting the plants, she decided to give her monstera a rich dark pink pot. “Blue or yellow for Timothy?” (This is a very intensive process.) The…… Continue reading Repainting Pots
Winter Garland
All the pieces done…. ….and crocheted together! I made these scarves years ago and they’ve languished in a prop box pretty much ever since, so it’s good to have found a use for them. I love how they look like they’re draped over the white chain. I made three different snowflakes with three different coloured centres. There’s…… Continue reading Winter Garland
Adventuring Backpack
I wanted to make Petra a backpack because long days adventuring need packs that don’t cause back injuries, and this boxy backpack is what I came up with. The base is reinforced with glue and a double layer of fabric to help keep the box shape. In my constant quest to add embroidery to everything…… Continue reading Adventuring Backpack
Project Roundup
I’ve been making lots of progress on the embroidered zipper pouch this past week. Nearly there…. ….and it’s finished! I love the pathway, using negative space is definitely something I’d do again. Just have to work out what I’m doing with the other side now! I’m also making another of Sarah’s friends; I made the…… Continue reading Project Roundup
Zipper Pouch Beginnings
On an impulse recently, I decided to finally make an old zippered pouch kit with an embroidered front. The white spaces around the little path will be filled with plant life, with a cool negative-space-effect. I got this far taking regular progress photos, then completely forgot until this morning! This gives you a good idea…… Continue reading Zipper Pouch Beginnings
Touring Tea at Yaz’s
Hey guys! It’s Petra here! I’m guest-writing this post today, because my family’s restaurant, Tea at Yaz’s, is open! I wanted to give you guys a tour, so come along! Alright, when you come in the door, this is what you see first; the counter. I’m behind here a lot because I’m the best barista…… Continue reading Touring Tea at Yaz’s
Long Sleeves
Petra’s wardrobe has been diversified with this long-sleeved top. The sleeves are set-in, which I’m very happy about! This is the first time I’ve done set-in sleeves and it’s worked. I wanted something less bulky than the jumpers, so it could fit better under overalls…. ….and low-necked to allow for a scarf. I used the…… Continue reading Long Sleeves
Flower Pots
Without flowers…. ….and with flowers! These big pots are the last element I need for Tea at Yaz’s courtyard (for now). There’s bougainvillea in the bottom pot, the blue flowers are oleias flowers, and I haven’t thought of a name for the yellow-orange flowers yet. The oleias flowers are used to treat minor skin-level injuries,…… Continue reading Flower Pots
Old/New Bag
Sarah’s old leather bag has started to crack, so she was in need of a bag that would last, which was a quick in-between project! I reused the front buckle from the old leather bag, and I added a buckle on the strap…. ….and D-rings on the sides. This bag is also lined, which I…… Continue reading Old/New Bag
Project Roundup
I’ve made three large pots for Tea at Yaz’s, seen here with the smaller pot for scale, so now they’re all ready for Petra to plant some plants in. I also finished adjusting her grey pants! I made the legs slimmer, put on a new waistband and made the elastic inside tighter to stop them…… Continue reading Project Roundup
My Life in Miniature 