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
Tag: Miscellaneous
Stuff that doesn’t quite fit anywhere else.
8 Years
Hey guess what? It’s been another trip around the sun for this corner of the Internet! It’s crazy to think I’ve been typing here for that long. I could get two undergraduate degrees in the same amount of time! Or establish a thriving vegetable garden, or build a house. Anyways, thanks for reading, no matter…… Continue reading 8 Years
Decorating Time
“Hey Petra, do you mind helping me with the wreath?” “Sure, Tiff,” Ah yes, that time of year has rolled around again. The streets are being decorated, wreaths are being hung…. ….all available local trees are being attacked with shiny hangable objects. It’s disgustingly humid here at the moment, but that won’t stop the gang…… Continue reading Decorating Time
Gingham Skirt
To kick off this summer’s Adventures in Skirtland, I’ve made this simple gathered skirt in a lovely black checked linen. The pattern is self-drafted following instructions from one of my sewing magazines. It was a really simple pattern, actually – four rectangles and four of my tried-and-true gigantic pocket pieces. I kept the hem nice…… Continue reading Gingham Skirt
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
Flower Festival Photos (part 2)
Batch two of the holiday photos incoming! (There were a lot of good ones!) These little yellow flowers are called Billy buttons, which I reckon is a fantastic name. I have been busy with both staying cool and new projects, which will be forthcoming. I’ve been trying some new things for Sarah’s bedroom and I’m…… Continue reading Flower Festival Photos (part 2)
The Final Shirt
Ever? Hell no. Of these four basic shirts I’ve been making? Yes! I really love this shade of purple; 10/10 would sew with this fabric again. It came together super smoothly, because I’ve done it three times before now. I reckon it would look really nice in something light and flowy, like rayon or silk.…… Continue reading The Final Shirt
Flower Festival Photos
Recently, the girls and I went on a holiday to a nearby city that does a flower festival in the springtime. Naturally, I took loads of photos, and I want to show you some of the best ones. (We also visited a Japanese garden while there, which has fewer flowers but lots of beautiful views.)…… Continue reading Flower Festival Photos
Duck Egg Blue
My third linen shirt is complete! Would it be a shirt of mine if I did not have at least one version in blue? I do love this shade of pale blue; I believe it’s called Duck Egg by the fabric company. Not only does it have this cute little hanging loop detail that I…… Continue reading Duck Egg Blue
Loose and Boxy
My second self-drafted shirt came together just as quickly as the first one did – they both took under a week each. This is the second colour of Fabric Store linen I purchased. I did not realise it would be almost the same colour as me! I’ve kept all the details much the same… …though…… Continue reading Loose and Boxy
My Life in Miniature 