Previously, when I've tried to crochet mandalas, they haven't really turned out very well. Perhaps it's because I don't read the pattern properly all the time, but when I make a successful mandala, it's a small cause for celebration. I like the colours in this mandala, it looks very spring-y, unlike the cold, rainy weather… Continue reading Mandala Success!
Cover the Walls
Sarah's notice board is finished, and she's already started putting some things up there. There's a few lists and such, and what looks like a crochet project of some kind... I also printed off some amazing fanart to put up in Sarah's room, because all empty walls need a little art, in my opinion. The… Continue reading Cover the Walls
Lionhearts
I finished the Gryffindor scarf not long ago, completing the mini set. Ah, don't they look great all together? I'm really happy with these pictures, too, I think they really capture the Gryffindor spirit (as cheesy as that sounds). Sarah was willing to do some exploring for the camera, and she did so quite well,… Continue reading Lionhearts
New Season, New Windows
As it's not only the first day of spring here, but also September 1st (when the Hogwarts school year starts), I made new windows for Flourish & Blotts. The flowers at the bottom have a watercolour background with the details drawn on top. I quite like the effect of this, with the murky background contrasted… Continue reading New Season, New Windows
Adjustments
Remember those bookshelf adjustments I mentioned a little while ago? Well, they're done! I added the cupboard at the bottom to elevate the shelves, as I thought they looked a little strange being shorter than Sarah. The cupboard at the bottom is faux, though if I need the storage space behind it I can always… Continue reading Adjustments
Little Claw
I finished the mini Ravenclaw scarf, and I'm loving the bronze yarn in moss stitch! I've just got Gryffindor to go now. I thought it fitting to take pictures of the Ravenclaw scarf in Flourish & Blotts as Sarah was browsing the shelves. Because of this scarf, and because the Ravenclaw common room is at… Continue reading Little Claw
Sleek Sophistication
Sarah's new desk is a lot sleeker and easier to store than the old one, which makes me very happy. The top surface of the desk is 'glass', a.k.a. just a rectangle of clear plastic. The bulk of the construction was in the two storage units that the glass rests on, as there was a… Continue reading Sleek Sophistication
Mini Slytherin
It's taken quite a while, but I'm back to making all four mini Hogwarts scarves. Ages ago, I made a Hufflepuff one for Sarah, and I just finished the Slytherin one. I used the same stitch as for Sarah's Hufflepuff scarf, called moss stitch. The Slytherin one is a little longer, which was a complete… Continue reading Mini Slytherin
Sarah’s New Room
Because I need more space in my storage cupboards, Sarah's apartment is getting a makeover, starting with the bedroom. Not only is the space a lot larger, but all the furniture will (hopefully) fit inside the box when it's folded up, including the floor. I want to make a new desk to go here with… Continue reading Sarah’s New Room
Hogwarts Bunting
All 100 little triangles of bunting were finished... ...then the first four were crocheted together... ...we're halfway there... ...and it's done! This is definitely the longest piece of bunting I've ever made, there's so much of it! You can see how it looks in Diagon Alley below, almost like a small canopy over the street.… Continue reading Hogwarts Bunting
My Life in Miniature 