A few months ago I made these crocheted flower earrings. I have worn them a few times and people have remarked on how unusual they are. I’ve also found that despite them being quite long, they are very light and don’t pull on my ear. So I decided…
All kinds of crocheted things start off as a circle, so it’s a very useful thing to be know how to do if you want to make your own stuff without using a pattern. Hats, bags, crocheted bowls, flowers and a whole load of other stuff start off…
The first time I made a bag using a magnetic snap was about 18 months ago when I made my Tardis bag, so called because it was much bigger than it seemed! Before that i just made bags that didn’t close! Magnetic snaps seemed like some kind of…
Having the attention span of a goldfish, I’ve never actually made a quilt. My plan is to one day make quilts for my boys, but it’s a big project and I have a habit of not finishing things if they take a long time. Which a quilt probably…
Ever since Boy 1 permanently lost his book bag on the way home from gymnastics, Iย had planned to make him a new messenger bag. I was on the lookout for the perfect fabric and, during the Easter holidays, I found it! He loves everything to do with…
Making a Sharpie teapot is something I’ve wanted to try for ages! Ever since I saw some beautiful cups somebody very talented had decorated with a blue Sharpie on a link up somewhere. I opted for a teapot because I drink gallons of the stuff. The only slight…