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Foxy brown with a splash of black and plum.. dyeing my alpaca fibre in the microwave..
I actually started this yarn project some time ago.. probably back in October 2022.. when I had the opportunity to have a go at microwave
All natural handspun.. knitted up light and lacey
A couple of years ago, a very dark brown alpaca fleece came into my possession. It was beautiful and soft, and rich in its natural
When to DIY and when to DI-with the pros..
I haven’t posted for a while. It’s the usual story.. too much to do and never enough time.. As someone who knows how to make
First time spinning from rolags..
I might sometimes look like I know what I am doing, but the truth is, I am still just a newbie when it comes to
Making my own spinning wheel..
It all started one day at spinning group, when I was using the wheel I had picked up second hand, only a year or so
First time vinyl wrapper.. giving new life to our 91 Celica
So here’s another story about taking an opportunity when it presents itself. Last year was all about driving and cars in our house. It has
Drops Design ‘Deep Woods Sweater’ – Now I need winter to come back..
I don’t think I will ever get tired of the feeling you get when you finish something that has taken so many hours to produce,
Slow and steady.. but learning new things and loving the journey
I love a good fibre story.. especially one where I have a personal connection to the fibre source. When you put so much time into
Getting a taste for weaving..
I’ve been going to ‘Spinners and Weavers’ for a while now. I joined as a novice spinner but soon worked out that a group like
Woodwork and lollies.. How to make a group of kids happy
After many years of teaching Woodwork in high schools, you’d think I’d have a set of projects all worked out and ready to go. Well
Dressmaking Dresses
It’s been a busy couple of months for me. An opportunity came up to go back to work part time and although I had managed
Taking my sewing skills to the next level
Late last year I finally acted on a wish that I had sitting in the back of my mind for some time. I always thought
I’m no stone mason, but I’ve had a pretty good go at it..
When we bought this house 7 or so years ago, I never would have imagined that we would end up investing well over a year
Something for me.. made from the ‘ground up’!
I learnt to knit and crochet when I was a kid. It was one of many things we looked forward to when staying at Grandmas
Introducing ‘Maker of Many Things’
Around 18 months ago, in the middle of a year that many people would rather forget, I was fortunate to be able to arrange some
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