I have this badge that says ‘Chocolate is the answer’ on my pencil case that came from a book a long time ago. It is quite old, and I worry about it falling off and the message it conveys to the world being lost forever. So, the solution I landed upon is to make a…… Continue reading Chocolate is the Answer
Tag: Creative Processes
Anything that details the creative process of a project or skill.
Project Roundup
My bakery’s front façade is coming along slowly – here we’ve got the exterior brickwork done…. ….and the addition of a window. The plan is to have the name of the bakery painted onto the glass of the window, which will hopefully look really good! I’m also sewing together all the squares for my cushion…… Continue reading Project Roundup
Hazel’s Cape
I decided to go the obvious route with Hazel’s outerwear, and make a pink knee-length cape first. It’s got hand-bound armhole slits, and is lined with this floral fabric from my stash. The background of this fabric is a very pale pink, which I thought suited it quite well. We went to a nearby botanic…… Continue reading Hazel’s Cape
Waistcoat Adventures
So, I found a waistcoat at my local thrift store a few weeks ago, and loved it so much I decided to make my own waistcoat that was even better. Last Friday, I sewed on the last button, and today, it got photographed! Both the pockets on the front work, as you would probably expect…… Continue reading Waistcoat Adventures
Micro-Crochet Earrings
Remember this little pouch I embroidered a while ago? Well, I found a use for it…. ….it’s filled with little crocheted earrings that I’ve been making over the past little while. I’ve made quite a few so far, loosely arranged into a few categories. The little jump rings loop onto your average sleeper earrings, so…… Continue reading Micro-Crochet Earrings
Project Roundup
The grey fabric in this stack has been made into its garment, it just needs the finishing touches. The other two pieces of fabric are going to become a sunhat when they’re complete. I’m also in the (slow) process of making Sarah another friend! This process always makes me think of Frankenstein, what with the…… Continue reading Project Roundup
Final Touches
The last few books out of that last box are being unpacked today. “Alright, let’s get these over to the display table…” “….Hmm. I think this display needs re-arranging.” There we go! “Oooh, this one looks interesting…” We’re one week out from opening day now, and everything’s so close to ready! I know I keep…… Continue reading Final Touches
Crochet Happenings
I finished another birds’ nest – these get donated through a friend-of-a-friend to Australia Zoo. Also, my yarn supplies are topped-up again, and work on the cushion cover has continued! We’re now three sets of eight in, and it’s looking very colourful. I can’t wait to see it all sewn together, but I’ve still eight…… Continue reading Crochet Happenings
Seasonal Window Displays
From sketches…. ….to window displays! But we do need to take down the autumn window display (that I totally made back in March and forgot to post, shh), and put up the winter one. Next step: fill it with some good books…. That seems a pretty good selection! Now let’s go back inside, it’s too…… Continue reading Seasonal Window Displays
The Chaos Jumper
…. is what I like to affectionately call Petra’s newest jumper, because none of the four pieces that make it up match. This yarn is a very old member of my stash, and I really like the colour combination – especially the mustard. I’ve also (finally!) perfected the slightly wider neckline on these knitted jumpers.…… Continue reading The Chaos Jumper
My Life in Miniature 