The cabinetry in Needle & Thread is done! This one on the right will be filled with fat quarters…. ….and this one will be filled with yarn. I have a plan for filling this with yarn, but I’m still working out how to do the fat quarters. I’ve also been crocheting a new amigurumi pattern,…… Continue reading Project Roundup
Shop Fittings
Needle and Thread now has a counter, courtesy of the old bookshelf/mirror. It’s a little smaller than I imagined it would be, but it’ll still work. I kept some of the shelves in the back to store little things like the cash register. I love the magazine racks on the front; I can’t wait to…… Continue reading Shop Fittings
Needle & Thread Interior
All the interior walls and floors of Needle & Thread are done! Let’s have a look. The floor is wood parquet, and most walls are this pale grey…. ….apart from this blue feature wall behind where the counter will be! Tiffany really likes it. As far as old furniture goes, I could probably cut down…… Continue reading Needle & Thread Interior
101 Followers
So last week, I was scrolling down this homepage looking for something, and I came across this: in the sidebar. WOW! There’s over 100 of you reading this blog! Thank you all so much for tuning in, however long you’ve been subscribed! I can’t wait to keep showing you what I’ve been up to. See…… Continue reading 101 Followers
Tiny Cap
I received this crochet kit for my birthday, and have only just got stuck into it. You can probably guess from this progress montage…. ….but the first character I made was Captain America! He’s very small; he’s about 9 cm (3.5 in) from head to toe. I love his little shield – there’s a little…… Continue reading Tiny Cap
Needle & Thread Exterior
That’s the last coat of paint on the window frames (I hope it dries!)…. ….and the exterior of Needle & Thread, Diagon Alley’s craft store, is done! There’s a little needle and thread on the sign, because of course: The only physical thing I’ve reused is the doorknob; everything else is new, but draws from…… Continue reading Needle & Thread Exterior
Project Roundup
I love stocking up on yarn for a project, especially when it’s a project this colourful! This pile of rainbow yarn turned into these gloves for a family friend. I crocheted around the thumbhole to neaten the edge, and (hopefully!) to hold it together for longer. I’ve also started the front façade of the new…… Continue reading Project Roundup
Neon Pink Jersey
I mentioned in passing to Tiffany that I have an abundance of neon pink jersey, and she just pounced on it! Pieces cut out, side seams sewn by the end of the day…. The result of that whirlwind sewing session was this cardigan! There are large slits in the side seams so it’s easy to…… Continue reading Neon Pink Jersey
Fancy Pants
In my quest to make Tiffany an entire outfit that fits her, we came up with these harem pants. They have pockets and an elastic waistband, which is a first for me! They also have elastic around the ankles, which I think looks really good with the loose legs. Tee says they’re very practical for…… Continue reading Fancy Pants
My Life in Miniature 