Tea at Yaz’s Quality Teas is debuting two new teas (and one packaging re-design) for the completion of their renovations! From left to right, we have Chai, Earl Grey, and Green. Sharp-eyed readers may note that Earl Grey’s box used to be the same blue as the Chai box – that is true, but I…… Continue reading New Teas at Tea at Yaz’s
Tea at Yaz’s Details Pt 1
With the completion of the lattices, Tea at Yaz’s is so close to being done (or at least, in a state where I’m happy). I’ve been assembling some more tea boxes, filling some gaps in the range and re-designing one of the teas. This coffee machine also needs a facelift – having seen life-sized coffee…… Continue reading Tea at Yaz’s Details Pt 1
Vines to Conceal Secrets
The booth-dividing lattice is complete! Petra potted up the vines yesterday, two to a pot…. ….and they grew some leaves overnight. (IRL, they are crocheted vines – I sewed the stems onto the lattice with brown thread, then stitched the leaves to the stems.) (Under the “dirt” is coiled felt that the ends of the…… Continue reading Vines to Conceal Secrets
Patchwork Quilted Pants
Finally…. after two (ish) months of working on one project….. it is complete! These pants are made from old men’s shirts, most of which were donated by my uncles (thank you!) and some of which I purchased from the op shop (thrift store). I cut the shirts into squares, pieced them together on my treadle…… Continue reading Patchwork Quilted Pants
In Progress
First of all, an update on the blanket: I’ve finished three of the seven stripes, and just started the fourth. This purple stripe will go in the centre of the blanket, so when this is done, I’ll be over halfway through! In Tea at Yaz’s news, I have made (one of) the lattice(s) that will…… Continue reading In Progress
Project Roundup
I have three Big Projects I’m working on at the moment – first one is my patchwork pants, which I have made quite a bit of progress on. All the above bundles of squares have been assembled (thanks, long weekends)…. ….and I’ve finished quilting all four panels for one pair just this afternoon. I am…… Continue reading Project Roundup
Away With Boring White Socks
What is one to do when one is faced with boring white work socks and a four-day weekend? Dye them bright colours, of course! It’s nice and sunny, so they dried in about a day or so. The spray bottle was to dampen the socks, so the dye would take. A good iron to set…… Continue reading Away With Boring White Socks
Unkillable Houseplants
Final stages of assembly…. ….and complete! This is the crocheted ivy plant pattern by Pippa Patterns on Etsy. I wanted to make it as a housewarming gift for a friend who has moved into her first home. This plant is made of three vines, which go through holes in this circular piece of cardboard I…… Continue reading Unkillable Houseplants
Binder Dividers
So I have this binder that I use for storing about half to two-thirds of my sewing patterns. I’ve put some dividers in, just made of cereal box cardboard, to divide the patterns into three sections for easier locating. Plain cardboard is a bit bland, though. And you get advertising on the back. So I…… Continue reading Binder Dividers
Floral Skirt
When I saw this fabric in the shop, I knew it was coming home with me. It’s my ultimate weakness – a small floral design on a dark background! I decided to make it into one of my elastic-waisted skirts, with plenty of pocket space, of course. All the different colours in it means I…… Continue reading Floral Skirt
My Life in Miniature 