The first time I made a bag using a magnetic snap was about 18 months ago when I made my Tardis bag, so called because it was much bigger than it seemed! Before that i just made bags that didn't close! Magnetic snaps seemed like some kind of wizardry only available to people who were experts in bag making. Having a bag that does not close is not a good thing. Apart from anything else, stuff gets wet. Zips are fine sometimes but they can be ... Read the Post...
Pinwheel Quilt Block Tutorial
Having the attention span of a goldfish, I've never actually made a quilt. My plan is to one day make quilts for my boys, but it's a big project and I have a habit of not finishing things if they take a long time. Which a quilt probably would. Thankfully beautiful quilt blocks don't have to be restricted to quilts! I recently came across this beautiful cushion made by Chrissie. You can read about it here! As the pinwheel quilt block is my ... Read the Post...
Weird Crafts I Have Made
I don't usually do weird crafts. I make normal things, like bags and cushions, clothes for myself and the boys. I make blankets that don't ever get finished and occasionally I make pictures out of felt. Sometimes however, I am required to make something peculiar. There are two contenders for the title of weirdest thing I have ever made and I can't choose between them! The first is this. It is a hobby dragon. A couple of years ago, Boy ... Read the Post...
How to Crochet Shell Stitch
One of the reasons why I prefer crochet to knitting is because there is such a variety of different stitches. The other reason is that I am the world's slowest knitter and crochet just seems to be quicker. I like shell stitch because it is pretty. That's a good enough reason, right? It's very easy to do and it looks lovely. If you would like a pattern for a little purse using shell stitch, please sign up for my mailing list :) Here are ... Read the Post...
