Little snowflakes are finding their way into our house.  The pretty little snowflake decorations turned out to be just the thing to entertain a seven year old when confined to the house.  They are made with Hama beads (similar to Perler), laid out on a grid and then gently ironed.  Together, we searched for patterns and began to sort out our bucket...

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 3 Little girls, one light house, 258 steps and the adventure begins.   The Cape Palliser Lighthouse is a place that has always been special to me.  It is at the cusp of oceans and situated so far south that you don't realise that you have slowly turned around to find yourself facing north again. Between this grand dame, and the beloved book...

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This little pair of foxes was group effort. Mother stitching the big fox and daughter stitching the little one. It was the kind of project that had me pulling fabrics, aching over choices and generally remembering why making softies can be simultaneously a frustration and pleasure. In one of those moments of frustration, I suggested that E make the presents for her friend. ...

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There has been stitching, crafting and oh so many adventures.  I couldn't possibly leave them in the depths of a forgotten camera memory card. This little mermaid is the result of a girl who believes her mother can make miracles.  The night before the party, she asked for a mermaid, for her friend.  Of course miracles are abound here, especially when one sets...

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