The one thing that could enhance your average bookshelf (other than more books) is, in my opinion, a book nook. These are small boxes with little scenes inside that can be used as bookends or, in my case, to divide genres on my bookshelf. I made this between Christmas and New Year, but I’ve only…… Continue reading Book Nook
Tag: Creative Processes
Anything that details the creative process of a project or skill.
Camouflage
So, my goal with this latest dress is to blend into the shelves when browsing in a library. (It is also a wearable mockup of this pattern, but that’s an added bonus.) This pattern is the Cecily dress by Sewgirl patterns; it came with a sewing magazine I purchased a few years ago. The tie…… Continue reading Camouflage
Sarah’s Orrery
Happy New Year! I managed to finish up a few things in the last few days of last year, so I’ll be posting them this month while I continue in the background. First thing is that Sarah’s bedroom is done!* *for now. 🙂 As part of the ‘finishing’ touches, I made this little orrery for…… Continue reading Sarah’s Orrery
2023 Year in Review
It’s that time of year again! I can’t believe it’s nearly 2024. January: February: March: April: May: June: July: August: September: October: November: December: What a year! My goals last year were to renovate the miniature world, make myself some shirts, and improve my photography. I did purchase a reflector during the year, which I…… Continue reading 2023 Year in Review
There and Back Again
This stitching has been the project of the past couple of weeks, as it was a Secret Santa gift for a Tolkien fan. I did my best to take progress pictures, but it’s hard to break out of The Groove to take a single, measly picture! Anyways, it got framed last weekend. I would have…… Continue reading There and Back Again
Project Roundup
Older readers will perhaps remember this blue playsuit of Sarah’s; I love the lace along the hem of the shorts. Speaking of the hem, I took it up a little, as it looked a little funny being knee-length. They’re still a reasonable length, I think – just not veering in daggy directions. Another memory game…… Continue reading Project Roundup
Tea-Dyed Wallpaper
I mentioned a couple of posts ago that I was trying out new things for Sarah’s bedroom. Those ‘new things’ were tea-dyeing paper, which I’ve used on Sarah’s bedroom walls. With all the furniture moved in; I love the effect it gives! I wanted cream-coloured paper without having to purchase new paper, so this is…… Continue reading Tea-Dyed Wallpaper
Patchwork Cushion Cover
Never understimate the amount of work that goes into patchwork – this cushion cover took me about a month! All these fabrics came from my stash; there are a few scraps from old projects in there, as well as stuff I was given. Every hexagon was sewn together by hand, too. I think there’s about…… Continue reading Patchwork Cushion Cover
Project Roundup
These little candle holders I added to Sarah’s room this week were really quick to make – only a couple of hours all up. I glued the candles into them after I drybrushed them with gold paint. I reckon the drybrushing looks really effective! I reckon Sarah will put the other two on her bedside…… Continue reading Project Roundup
Sarah’s Bedroom Updates
Two things: first, Sarah has some fresh bedding, as the old stuff had hot glue and strange stains from where she spilled bowls of noodles that didn’t come out in the wash. I tried the ol’ iron-creases-into-the-bedspread-where-it-goes-over-the-side-of-the-bed trick, which works much better than hot glue! “Do you like it Chip?” Second: remember Sarah’s telescope? It’s…… Continue reading Sarah’s Bedroom Updates
My Life in Miniature 