Sarah's magazines have been getting a wee bit messy just loose on the shelf, so I made some magazine boxes for them. The box came from a Desktop Stables printable, and the model horse magazines and catalogue came with the template, so I thought I'd make those as well. Why not? The boxes are made… Continue reading Magazine Boxes
Book Swap Success
This week I went to a local book swap, and swapped three of my unloved books for three shiny, new-to-my-shelves books that I had read and loved. I am a big fan of Sarah J Maas' work, after a friend introduced me to the Throne of Glass series. Aren't the covers beautiful? Even the spines are… Continue reading Book Swap Success
Finished Patches
The badges got their felt backings today... The finished result: I ended up pinning these three to the tote bag I re-vamped a while ago. And the finished Slytherin crest: Looks good, doesn't it? I was originally thinking of wearing the badge with the scarf that's below (which is greener in real life - almost… Continue reading Finished Patches
Project Roundup
I've finished the embroidery for the Slytherin badge, woohoo! Here's the colours done... ...backstitching in progress... ...and it's finished! The badges are currently drying in the sun, and after they're dry, I'll cut them all out and sew felt and a safety pin onto the backs of each. I also finished covering the interior of… Continue reading Project Roundup
Granny Square Day
Today is Granny Square Day, and the idea behind it is that you create and/or post a picture of a granny square online, so that there is a virtual granny square blanket across the internet. This wonderful lady created the day, and I thought it'd be fun to bring out the rainbow granny square blanket… Continue reading Granny Square Day
Badge Updates
I've finished the silver background on the Slytherin badge! Not in this picture, though, but... ...wait for it... Huzzah! This really feels like a milestone. Next, I'll do the green border in cross stitch as well, and after that I begin backstitching. I want to make the silver I just finished look quilted with the… Continue reading Badge Updates
3D Collage
I cut a heap of little horse pictures out from a 'picture a day' calendar I had years ago, and I didn't know what to do with them all for a long time, until today. I used about half of them to cover this box. I left the sides with a bit of white, so… Continue reading 3D Collage
Stable Renovation
I feel like this stable has been through countless renovations, but hey, there's always time for one more! I plan to rip out and recover all the interior walls: and exterior, including the windows: The exterior is currently being covered with white weatherboards, which goes along with the light, airy feel I want the new… Continue reading Stable Renovation
A Burst of Yellow
This little yellow pouch came free with a crochet magazine, and it looked too cheerful not to make. The pattern uses feature rows of crossed trebles (doubles for Americans), which is a stitch I love. The magazine also came with 12 stitch markers, which all fit nicely into the pouch. The turquoise shell button was… Continue reading A Burst of Yellow
Project Roundup
This could be an embroidery special, as this post is just embroidery updates. The Creativity patch is done! The spare mint thread I had is a slightly different colour to the colour I finished the border with, but it's much less visible in real life. I've also started the Slytherin crest. This is before: After… Continue reading Project Roundup
My Life in Miniature 