Thursday, January 31, 2019
Bernard The Bear
This lovely bear is in the latest issue of Mollie Makes by designer Anna Machul. He was just the right project to whip up last night after a day of knitting something and then pulling it out because it wasn't working. The felt is a lovely hand-dyed wool felt from Winterwood Toys and he has a Harris Tweed scarf.
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
The Tidying Bug
At the stat of any year I usually get the tidying bug, but I got it big time this year. The craft room was first and got a full clean and sort. Then my cupboard and the linen cupboard. When I was talking to Stephanie about tidying she said Japanese Tidying Guru Marie Kondo was on Netflix. I read her book years ago and her main concept is that if an item does not spark joy, it needs to go. A principle I have been working on. However after watching her show, the bug hit again and I started folding my undie and sock drawer the way she does it. Don't think I will have every drawer folded into the little squares, but this drawer made sense. Piers liked the look and then did his drawers. His cycling socks are a thing of beauty.
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
New Back Door
A new back door was installed yesterday and what a difference it has made. The old one was a cheap cardboard filled interior door that should never have been used. The new one lets lots of light into our little laundry, so much so that we keep thinking the door has been left open. It needs a paint and the paint and peel is still on the glass, so it will probably be even brighter when that comes off.
Monday, January 28, 2019
Australia Gardens
Yesterday Piers and I went for a wander around Australia Gardens near Cranbourne. It has been a couple of years since we have been and things are growing and coming along nicely. It was a lovely day, not too hot, lots of plants in flower and lots of birds about. Love the little wrens and finches. The garden is all Australian native plants, some really unusual ones too.
Sunday, January 27, 2019
Learning Something New
Saturday, January 26, 2019
That'll Do Donkey
Friday, January 25, 2019
Thursday, January 24, 2019
Doggie Door Stop
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Little Doggie Needle Case
Yesterday's post made me think I should do more of making things from the things I see. I was in Geelong yesterday and was keeping my eyes open for something to inspire. It wasn't until I was home at my local supermarket that I saw a very sweet Jack Russell Terrier minding the van, that something clicked. It was a hot day and all the windows on the van were open, so he was quite safe, and very happy, I got a smile as I walked passed. It didn't feel right to take a photo, so when I got home I did a little collage in a sketchbook to remind me. After dinner I thought I should really make something, so I made a needle case. It is a little bit on the large side, but that is alright, and it opens on the left instead of the right. But if it opened the other way the doggie would be in the driver's seat.
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Little Flower Decoration
In the latest clean up in the craft room I found this little felt decoration. I made it after a visit to the Botanical Gardens here in Melbourne. My friend Jo and I walked around the gardens for a few hours getting photos for inspiration. I am afraid this is the only thing I made from that day. Size wise, it is about 5cm across. It is now in the Christmas decoration tub and will go on the tree next year.
Monday, January 21, 2019
Little Roses Jar Lid
Sunday, January 20, 2019
Saturday, January 19, 2019
A Smaller Gnome
Finished the small gnome. He has a nice spade and something to plant. The larger gnome has a new friend. He is knitted in 8ply, the smaller in 4 and 5ply. We had the discussion abut whether it is a spade or a shovel, a spade is for digging, shovel for moving material. But always "That's a nice shovel" sounds better than "That's a nice spade".
Friday, January 18, 2019
Pussycat Jar Lid
Thursday, January 17, 2019
Tiny Tree Jar Lid
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Ooma's Button Jar Lid
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