Well, the children are back home from their last day of school so our christmas break has just begun (and we even have a few inches of snow- very exciting!) Here's wishing you a great Christmas / holiday season see you in the new year x...................................................................................................PS: a couple of people have asked about the mini… Continue reading happy holidays to you
Year: 2009
end of term
I must have been in a good mood when I decided earlier this week to make some sweets as teacher presents this year. It seemed good idea at the time but that was before I realised what a hugely messy and time consuming process it would be! The chocolate truffles were relatively painless but the… Continue reading end of term
just in time mittens
The weather here has yet to turn really cold but it has been a bit wet and wintry over the last few weeks and so I'm really pleased to have finished one of my pairs of mittens at last! I love this pattern and made these in Rowan Scottish tweed (not the softest of yarns… Continue reading just in time mittens
from dingy to dazzling
A couple of months ago my oven packed up. I'd known it was on it's last legs as it was practically an antique but even so managing without it wasn't a pleasant prospect. We did manage to replace it within a week but of course the new one was a different size and needed fitting… Continue reading from dingy to dazzling
nomads
Life with an autistic child inevitably results in lots of compromises. What most families may take for granted as normal is often unachievable for those with special needs children. That's not to say life is worse but there is a definite need for some creative thinking and flexibilty and it definitely helps to let go… Continue reading nomads
A good cause
I wanted to write about a very special auction that is taking place at the moment on Mia's blog. Mia makes the most gorgeous little bears which come with lots of beautiful extras like additional outfits, snacks and their own little toys. She's just finished this very special little bear called Mai and she's auctioning… Continue reading A good cause
finishing off some bits…
This week has been a bit manic as I've tried to finish off some of those projects I have on the go. I have managed to finish a couple of hedgehogs that have been hanging around for a while. I thought it might be a nice touch to sell a few as ready made pincushions… Continue reading finishing off some bits…
thanks for entering
Thanks to everyone who took the time to leave such kind comments on the calendar competition below. I'm sorry that there can only be 3 winners. The random number generator has been used again and has drawn the following: 77: Please include me! Your animals are so cute and cheery-uppy! xx Alfie Posted by: Avril… Continue reading thanks for entering
a diary for your dates and a giveaway
Over the last couple of weeks I've had a lot of fun sorting through images of some of my favourite little cotton rabbits and putting them into a calendar for 2010. I'm going to be giving some of these to my friends and family at Christmas time but I thought I'd also make the calendar… Continue reading a diary for your dates and a giveaway
flitting knitting
I don't know what is wrong with me at the moment but I just can't seem to settle to anything. I have over 20 different projects on the go and none of them getting finished! Here's a case in point - wrist warmers that I started ages ago from Eunny Jang's wonderful pattern Endpaper Mitts.… Continue reading flitting knitting
little cotton rabbits 