Tag Archives: Christmas

Those blooming legwarmers…

This is a story about legwarmers that are going to haunt me for the rest of my life. Those blooming legwarmers. Two years ago, I asked Wonder-Mum what she wanted for Christmas and she asked for legwarmers. “No problem”, I … Continue reading

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Happy Christmas!

I know I’m a few days late – but Happy Christmas! I have written this post at least three times, and each time managed to lose the draft or overwrite it or similar – so complete blogging fail. Hopefully it … Continue reading

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Resolutions Update – December

I think it’s high time for a resolutions update, because there are 8 days left (hurrrrah) and I need to keep on top of what I’m doing. SO, here goes… December Resolutions – update I think this has been one … Continue reading

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Pom Pom Party

Last Friday saw me battling through the chill in London to the first ever Christmas party from the beautiful ladies at Pom Pom Quarterly. It had been a long, long week which meant I had missed both yoga and knit night, … Continue reading

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Baubles!

I am still making my Christmas presents, so today I thought I would do a round-up of my favourite bauble patterns on Ravelry. I haven’t actually made any of these…yet! We are having Christmas decorating in our flat this weekend … Continue reading

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History Scarf is finished!

Happy November to all of you! I heard my first Christmas song on the radio this morning as I finished up my history scarf…disgusting! November Resolutions I want to do a quick set of Resolutions for you – I will … Continue reading

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FO Friday – Apple Laptop Case

I thought I’d do an FO Friday for this laptop case, even though it’s already featured several times in a few posts of late! The Apple Laptop Case was made for JS, my Apple fan-boy knight in shining armour. I … Continue reading

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The Big Reveal…Christmas Crafting – Rainbow Trout!

This is Part Two of the Big Reveal, and this time it’s about the Rainbow Trout I made for my Daddy. I departed from yarny things again, and this time concentrated on sewing with felt…and machine embroidery! I have no … Continue reading

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The Big Reveal…Christmas Crafting – Elephants

Having put up a number of tantalising hints as to my Christmas crafting on the blog, I am happy to announce that I can reveal the things I made in the lead-up to the festive period. The first was based … Continue reading

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The Disadvantages of Employment (and Happy Blogoversary)

It’s been a while since I posted…again. Argh! I’ve been thinking rather hard about the advantages and disadvantages of employment recently. I’ll be generous and list them out for you here…! Advantages Earning potential! Having something to do all day. … Continue reading

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