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Ric Rac creations…

I just couldn't wait to show you what I've been playing with today...

One Day In May ric rac rose3 
These little ric rac roses are such fun to make.

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Forget text messages…

I never thought I would be a collector of anything, but I have found a new love...

Romantic tokens 
I've spent many an hour in recent weeks, browsing through the huge array of vintage postcards available on etsy and other sites. The above are...

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Needlepoint treasures…

Between the ages of 19 and about 24, I worked at the Eaglehawk branch of the State Bank of Victoria/Commonwealth Bank. Eaglehawk is a suburb of Bendigo, in Central Victoria. I can't say that I loved being a bank teller. But I did truly love speaking to the regulars on pension day. It is amazing just how...

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Enjoying the “stash enhancement”…

Sometimes putting together a blog post can be a little challenging. It can be hard to get the photos/lighting right. There are days when the words just won't come together. BUT today I have an assistant.

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A trip to the Teahouse…

Today I took a little roadtrip to Warburton... the rolling hills and forests were a beautiful rich green in the morning drizzle. And the glimpses of the Yarra River from the road were just gorgeous... but rolling hill and river gazing will have to wait for another day.

Instead, my good friend Libby Richardson (of Read more

A cornflower gathering…

Back in November, I began experimenting with a little collection of blue and cream fabrics. I love working with just the two colours... playing with contrast and texture. The end result is a combination of many ideas and inspirations.

A Cornflower Gathering - Table Runner, began with an art nouveau obsession which developed...

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A Special Delivery…

My daughter was casually opening the mail, as we were driving to a friend's this afternoon... when I had to pull over very quickly. A very exciting little parcel had arrived and I simply could not wait to have a look!

One Day In May Waterlily Dreaming pattern prototypes Read more