We have just come back from a lovely week's holiday in Scotland, which is my excuse this time for no new posts! There was internet but it was patchy. The beautiful views more than made up for it though. It was right in the middle of nowhere (ok, Perthshire) and so quiet! Boy 4 even slept through the night a few times, something that he has only ever managed to do twice before. Before we went I wanted to make a new cover for Boy 4's car seat. ... Read the Post...
Cushion Cover Drawstring Bag
During one of my sortouts I discovered this hideous cushion that had been a Christmas present a few years ago. I'd completely forgotten about it, due to it being horrible and because it doesn't "go" with anything at all in our house. The cushion pad was easy to reuse. All it needed was a cover and the boys needed some cushions for the chair in their room, so that was easy! I made a cushion with a bus on it because their room has a transport ... Read the Post...
Crochet Hook Holder
So I'm enjoying my new crochet hooks but folks, I like to keep my stuff in pretty things and the thing they came in was not pretty. Plasticky, yes. Pink, yes. Pretty, no. It's a little bit nasty. And Boy 4 has broken it. Sounds like an excuse to make something, doesn't it? I considered making a thing like a crayon roll but I did make some crayon rolls quite recently and I also don't want to be reminded when I inevitably lose a couple of hooks and ... Read the Post...
Crocheted Lace Flowers
I've been crocheting for years but it's only very recently that I bought a set of crochet hooks. Usually I either manage with the hooks I have (I've got three) or I have to go into town to visit the craft shop to get one. All I can say is i can't believe that I've managed so long without a complete set! There are 12 of them, from tiny to very chunky. I've got plans for the chunkies but it is becoming less and less scarf weather. If I was knitting ... Read the Post...
