Petra requested a denim pinafore for summer, which was the perfect opportunity to continue practicing skirt-making. I tried something different with the back because of fabric constraints, which I think looks quite good. The front panel is perhaps a little bit wide, but I don’t think it’s too big of a deal. I enjoy taking…… Continue reading Summer Pinafore
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Spring Jumper
I know I said summer clothes and all, but the urge to try a crochet jumper before the season passed was too strong! I’m not thrilled with the shoulders, but I do like the lower neckline. I also love the texture in the moss stitch and rib stitch. And Petra loves the colour! Would I…… Continue reading Spring Jumper
Happy Plants
One of the most important things you need to have a happy garden is water. How do you deliver that to pot plants? A watering can! I really like these silver ones, and I think they match the aesthetic of Petra’s world well. At first, I thought it might be a little small, but that…… Continue reading Happy Plants
Purple Couch
To furnish the sit-and-stitch corner of Needle & Thread, I made a small couch from this really nice batik fabric I had. There is, of course, storage underneath the seat: I did intend for it to be a two-seater couch, but it’s a bit of a tight fit! Tiffany’s now thinking of what cushions to…… Continue reading Purple Couch
Summer Clothes
As the weather warms up where I live, it’s time to think about summer clothes for Petra and Tiffany. To begin, Petra got a new t-shirt, as she only had long-sleeved tops before this. I’m really proud of these sleeves, I’ve definitely got a good sleeve pattern now. These were attached flat, not set-in like…… Continue reading Summer Clothes
Drinks & Lanterns
Two more details were added to Tea at Yaz’s, first is this simple drinks menu: As well as lanterns, for the tables: I made two square ones and a pentagonal one, all with little rings on top for holding or hanging. (The two lying-down rings don’t actually move, unfortunately!) They’ve each got a little candle…… Continue reading Drinks & Lanterns
What’ll It Be?
I got two more Tea at Yaz’s details made, starting with a pair of aprons for waitstaff! Both aprons have a working pocket and an adjustable neck strap, which I’m very happy with. That pocket is a great place to pop some table menus if your hands are full! The text describes actual meals served,…… Continue reading What’ll It Be?
Barista Coffee
One thing I knew I wanted to upgrade in renovating Tea at Yaz’s was the coffee machine: the old one was more of an urn, whereas this is more the sort in a coffee shop. As you can see, there’s space for three cups; I also added the grille under the cups and a small…… Continue reading Barista Coffee
Sunflower
In an effort to make Petra an entire outfit that fits, I made her this pair of green overalls. She and I both love the sunflower embroidered onto this pocket (which is functional!). It’s very much in line with her gardener aesthetic! (We were going for the cover of Vogue here.) Then Petra saw this big…… Continue reading Sunflower
Tea Boxes
Tea at Yaz’s now has its own line of tea! I made the designs for these little boxes myself, which was a long process of trial and error. There are 10 different boxes: hibiscus, rooibos, chamomile, peppermint, strawberry, earl grey, black, ginger, lavender and hot chocolate. On the back, there is a teeny tiny nutrition…… Continue reading Tea Boxes
My Life in Miniature 