Knitting & crochet
Norwegian totoro mittens
These mittens were a present for my best friend and we finally swapped Christmas presents, so now I can write about them!
Gemma Evans
Craft
Handmade christmas wrap
We've been using brown paper to wrap presents for the last few Christmas' but I decided to jazz it up a bit this year
Craft
Salt dough Christmas ornaments
My Christmas craft prep is well underway and I've been busy making salt dough Christmas decorations for our trees this year.
Craft
Embroidered wood buttons
I saw some embroidered wood discs and thought something similar would look lovely attached to Christmas presents.
Garden
End of tomato season
Well, the end of September has rolled around very fast indeed. My tomato plants had ripened nearly all their fruits and it was time to pull them up. I have to confess I felt a bit sad doing this as I've been looking after them since May and
Knitting & crochet
Innocent's Big Knit 2012
I discovered Innocent’s Big Knit too late last year, but I’m pleased to say I have a box of hats to post this year!
Knitting & crochet
Sunburst granny blanket
I've been quiet with side projects front lately because I've been beavering away on my Sunburst Granny Blanket.
Life
How to identify elderflower
We are now officially in elderflower season, which means it's time to make elderflower champagne, cordial, jelly, whatever takes your fancy! Identifying this plant is simple when you know what you are looking for. If you've never picked elderflowers before, here's how to identify
Knitting & crochet
An old fashioned gift
I've spent the last couple of evenings crocheting a doily for my Nan. I have to say, it's changed my view of doilies.