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Julia Roberts has a knitting-related surprise waiting when she shows up for work. Continue reading

Posted Jul 23, 2011 at Poppalina

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Thanks for the heads up. I can't seem to get the link to work, and I've no idea why. The html looks correct, and then it just doesn't work in practice. So I've now included the URL in the post as well, so at least you can copy and paste it.

Commented Jun 2, 2011 on Eyelet necklace at Poppalina

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Eyelet necklace

A striking new necklace, made from eyelets. Continue reading

Posted Jun 1, 2011 at Poppalina

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Dirty Dogs

This was the park last week. (Funny looking sheep, don't you think?) No, it's not meant to be wetlands; that area is intended for playing games, lazing about and flying kites on. Ruby, who was staying with us, ran around... Continue reading

Posted May 8, 2011 at Poppalina

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Cheers! Many thanks.

Commented Apr 15, 2011 on Crafty business at Poppalina

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Crafty business

Some friends have a fashion label, Baraka, and a new store, Baraka HQ. They are in the process of making the store the place to be for all kinds of things besides a lovely place to shop, with craft classes,... Continue reading

Posted Mar 3, 2011 at Poppalina

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My inheritance

There's nothing quite like my Grandma's exquisite sense of style Continue reading

Posted Feb 12, 2011 at Poppalina

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Watermelon Ice

Today I started making sweet pickled watermelon rind, to give as a Christmas present to a few people. It's so pretty, and pretty yum, too. The recipe is from Stephanie Alexander's first book, Menus for Food Lovers. I was then... Continue reading

Posted Dec 17, 2010 at Poppalina

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In with the new (and out with the old)

Making space for a new machine means saying goodbye to an old one. Continue reading

Posted Dec 5, 2010 at Poppalina

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The Odd One Out

Kapinny stumbles upon an Italianate treasure, hidden in the 'burbs. Continue reading

Posted Oct 28, 2010 at Poppalina

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Studio pack up

Kapinny contemplates packing up her studio prior to moving house. Continue reading

Posted Oct 7, 2010 at Poppalina

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I'm a dog, yes I am

The singing dog says it all. Continue reading

Posted Sep 22, 2010 at Poppalina

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You see what I mean about being poor at self-promotion? Sweet Felicia is certainly rather photogenic, and there's no earthly reason not to be promoting her too, but not to the detriment of his own PR, surely. The two can go together.

Commented Sep 14, 2010 on Living legend, live at Poppalina

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Living legend, live

Kapinny gets a fix of hard rocking' blues. Continue reading

Posted Sep 9, 2010 at Poppalina

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Introducing the Craftorialist

Kapinny has a new project that won't be finished for a very long time. Continue reading

Posted Aug 29, 2010 at Poppalina

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Easy winder

Nothing like a friend to expedite the unpicking of a sweater. Continue reading

Posted Aug 17, 2010 at Poppalina

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Craft overload ...

In the struggle to prioritise all my different craft projects, finishing things ends up at the bottom of the list. Continue reading

Posted Aug 13, 2010 at Poppalina

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High School Formal Frock

The high school formal frock shows off the woman in the girl. Continue reading

Posted Aug 7, 2010 at Poppalina

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Goldfrapp love

What Alison Goldfrapp wore at Sydney's Luna Park concert, 29 July 2010. Continue reading

Posted Jul 29, 2010 at Poppalina

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Babies love colour

I like dressing babies in the kinds of colours they prefer. Continue reading

Posted Jul 26, 2010 at Poppalina

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Vintage pattern cache

Playing with vintage sewing patterns is fun. Continue reading

Posted Jul 24, 2010 at Poppalina

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They look like crocheted thimbles to me.

Commented Jul 25, 2010 on Stumpy at Poppalina

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Happy Hookers' crochet club

A Kapinny post Every third Sunday of the month, if I have the time, I go to a meeting of crocheting cronies. We sit on an assortment of old sofas, at an organic food market, and crochet. Bernadette helps anyone... Continue reading

Posted Jul 19, 2010 at Poppalina

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Knitting Conundrum

New Poppalina contributor Kapinny hits the ground running with a solution to a tricky knitting problem. Continue reading

Posted Jul 10, 2010 at Poppalina

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