Sometimes wonderful things just happen. No real planning, just the happen-stance of ideas, material and mid afternoon sleeps.This morning Little E was cutting out shapes, and handed me paper diamonds for a necklace. As i made my paper necklace, we talked about making a necklace with flowers, and she decided she needed a balloon and a sun. We started thinking about other things...

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Sign ups are still open for the Small Hands Christmas Swap. There is a delightful list of Helping Hands gathering below the button* to the left too. These Helping Hands have signed up on behalf of some very eager Small Hands. Drop me a line of you would like to join them.I've been hunting for some craft ideas for your small hands. The...

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This week has been a staycation. I’ve left the train behind for a week, and spent some well deserved time on my own. The oven has never been cleaner or the lamp shades brighter. I have been hunting through the garage for some elusive fabric, only to come up with this, our empty wedding album. With the random acts of cleaning out of...

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Yesterday, I cut pockets. Today, I sewed.If they weren't so fiddly, you would find pockets on all my kids clothes. Perhaps on my clothes too. I am loving extra stark top stitching at the moment. There was a lot of basting, pressing and changing threads. If I were to sew these again, I'd give the curved seam away. I found it tricky to...

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In the interests of democracy, I have made a dress for Little E too. In the hope that she will wear it, I have let her pick the fabric. I was initially hesitant about her choice, but have to admit, the girl has taste. I love the way the darker lining provides an accent to the main fabric.The pattern is Simplicity 8815 -...

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I have rediscovered my love of summer skirts and in making a muslin for myself, had just enough left over to make this dress for Miss H. My skirt is cut out and waiting. It may be waiting some time. This little dress needed some attention first.The red binding is some American Jane fabric, that just whispered - "put me with denim". I...

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For you own private sundial-Take one sunny afternoon, some chalk, a driveway, willing children and some time. Mark a spot for the feet. Trace around the shadow, wait and repeat.Now that is has rained, it's time to start again.I had a vague recollection of walking to the neighbours with roller skates but really had no idea how much I would love a smooth...

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After checking regularly and some plain old fashioned waiting, it was time.Today was our annual cherry picnic, complete with catching, throwing and just plain fun. ...

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In our house, we love to make things. We love to post them too. My children watch with awe as new parcels arrive in the mail box, so this year I am setting up the Small Hands Christmas Swap. It is a swap where the children have a chance to get creative and get posting.Each set of little hands will be making a...

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My kids love Christmas and they love opening mail, so I'm combining the two. You can join me.The Small Hands Christmas Swap is coming soon. Watch this space. ...

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