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An account of what I am currently making . . . and the injuries sustained along the way.
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Off to google beanbag patterns now . . . thanks for that. Potentially that could work!
Commented Mar 15, 2015 on so I had this great idea . . . at threadmark
so I had this great idea . . .
. . . that I would make the small humans a teepee. I admit it, I fell for advertising. Spotlight's latest craft magazine had instructions and a picture on the front cover that completely suckered me in. I have a weak spot for anything crafty that could remotely be of interest to boys. Kids' cra...
You're not wrong there - LOVE orange. And thanks for the birthday wishes. Turns out turning 40 isn't the end of the world after all.
Commented Nov 19, 2013 on it has been ages . . . at threadmark
it has been ages . . .
. . . since I've been to the Riccarton Markets, but last Sunday Muz and I found ourselves with only one small human to wrangle so we decided to check it out. SO MUCH EASIER to have a decent look round a market when you don't have to contend with a small human overwhelmed with rage at being denie...
Glad you like them, Vee - can't wait for my turn to come visit you!
Commented Sep 17, 2013 on I've long been a fan . . . at threadmark
I've long been a fan . . .
. . . of Smash Palace. They make beautiful stuff. And Caroline and Jo came to Christchurch just after the earthquakes, giving their time, free of charge, to help people turn their broken china into jewellery and keepsakes. Awesome thing to do. I've caught up with Caroline at a couple of crafty ...
Cheers Max - the header picture is a mobile I made for my god-daughter. Wrote about it here:
http://www.threadmark.co.nz/threadmark/2013/08/ive-finally-managed-.html
Commented Sep 10, 2013 on nothing says . . . at threadmark
nothing says . . .
. . . deceased estate quite like three bars of (quality) rose soap for 20 cents each . . . I love posh soap and three bars of Crabtree & Evelyn for less that $1 is an absolute bargain. In a house where even the cat is male, I need all the help I can get to make the place smell nice. Linking...
Really? Wow! It's a pretty freakin' big drinking glass though - we're talking a serious gin and tonic here.
Commented Sep 3, 2013 on just enough time has passed . . . at threadmark
just enough time has passed . . .
. . . since the last big aftershock (in Christchurch) for me to start buying 'breakables' again. I found this turquoise glass vase at another one of Anissa's vintage markets . . . I know nothing about it (no maker's mark, as far as I can see). The woman who sold it to me knew nothing about it...
It is my sincere hope that I won't find myself in this situation again . . . but thank you very much for the advice. I will remember 'remove' just in case . . . oh who am I kidding?!? I might as well just go out and buy some now because we both know I'll be needing it before long!
Commented Aug 30, 2013 on google searches I never thought I'd be doing . . . at threadmark
google searches I never thought I'd be doing . . .
I recently found myself in a situation where I had to ask the internet for advice on how to get duct tape residue off a baby (specifically, off a baby's head). Another great parenting moment right there . . .
Noooooooooo! You would have been gutted!
Commented Aug 11, 2013 on spoiler alert . . . at threadmark
spoiler alert . . .
. . . first world problem ahead. Brace yourself. Yesterday I took Little Man and Little Brother around the corner to my friend's house so we could both share the pain of having kids who were slightly under the weather and therefore hellish to be near. Misery loves company and all. Since the boy...
You mightn't be aware of this, Sally, but there has been a recent change in local bylaws - in order to be considered a legal right-of-way, a Christchurch road MUST, at some point, have at least one cone on it, regardless of whether there is actually any roadworks in progress.
Commented Jul 20, 2013 on sometimes . . . at threadmark
sometimes . . .
. . . you get so hung up on what's going wrong that you forget to take notice of what's going right. Take the roadworks in Christchurch at the moment. Yes, I know it's progress but some days it seriously feels as though someone is screwing with us. It seems like every freakin' road in this city ...
I know - it is really cool. Those glorious new footpaths make it so much easier to wrangle a buggy and a small human (with no road sense) on a balance bike.
Commented Jul 20, 2013 on sometimes . . . at threadmark
sometimes . . .
. . . you get so hung up on what's going wrong that you forget to take notice of what's going right. Take the roadworks in Christchurch at the moment. Yes, I know it's progress but some days it seriously feels as though someone is screwing with us. It seems like every freakin' road in this city ...
Not a huge fan of craft knives either . . .
Commented Jun 27, 2013 on last night . . . at threadmark
last night . . .
. . . I had a moment to myself. Actually, I had a full two hours to myself doing this course (taken by this clever lady) where I made this . . . (It's a flexi-frame purse, in case there is any question). I have deliberately taken the photo from this angle in order to hide a myriad of sins ...
Yeah, I'm not sold eh. Rainbow colours aside, I still think it is inherently naff and therefore doomed. And you pose an interesting theoretical question - is it the technique or the materials which make it macrame? Can you knot anything and call it macrame?
Commented Jun 7, 2013 on oh hell no . . . at threadmark
oh hell no . . .
. . . despite my thoughts on the matter, it turns out that Brumby and Lisa were on the money - macrame is indeed on the up these days. As for my owl - he's found a permanent home, guarding over my jewellery box(es). (and yes, I really should have dusted before I took this photo . . . ).
Thanks Max - I was pretty stoked with my haul. And, as you say, brown is so very underrated.
Commented May 8, 2013 on you know me . . . at threadmark
you know me . . .
. . . I'm not one to pass up on some brown-on-brown (with accents of brown) seventies florals. And last Sunday, at Riccarton Market and at the last Shabby Chic Market for the summer, I hit the brown-on-brown jackpot. Two brown floral pillowcases, still in their original packaging, for a mere $2,...
It's pretty cool, eh. I am toying with the idea of a skirt, but then I always say skirt. You wouldn't believe how much fabric I have justified buying on the basis that I may one day turn it into a skirt!
Commented May 7, 2013 on you know me . . . at threadmark
you know me . . .
. . . I'm not one to pass up on some brown-on-brown (with accents of brown) seventies florals. And last Sunday, at Riccarton Market and at the last Shabby Chic Market for the summer, I hit the brown-on-brown jackpot. Two brown floral pillowcases, still in their original packaging, for a mere $2,...
Really glad to hear that you like the hangers - and the dress is gorgeous. While I love my son dearly and now can't imagine what it would be like to have a girl, it's just one of those cruel ironies that my fabric stash contains mostly little girl fabrics. If I'm honest, I do suffer a little bit of fabric envy when I see wee dresses like this!
Commented Sep 13, 2010 on I made something! at Little Acorn
I made something!
And Adeline wore it! Isn't it sweet on my girl? The fabric is from the gigantic linen skirt (GIGANTIC) I thrifted a few years ago. That skirt was a very large size, nearly floor length and had a million gathers, so it's the skirt that keeps on giving. I have projects all over the house in thi...
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