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aka Jaime - I appreciate the creative side of life
Interests: Thank you for sharing your creative wonderful ideas with me. I find reading blogs very inspiring and get much joy from taking your suggestions and applying them to my own life. Maybe one day I will be brave enough to take the plunge into keeping my own blog. You are all so open, honest and generous with your posts and I couldn't help thinking how unfair it is of me not let you in a little and tell you about me. So here is my updated profile! Things I adore Jane Austen, my frizzle bantam chicken trio, Mr Smoked Cheese, cooking using home grown produce, African drumming, hand sewing, knitting in front of a wood fire, my cat Belle & the starry sky
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Looks like I got well enough to check in here just in time. I have everything in common with Miss Clara and now have cravings for a cupcake. Love the new banner I would imagine you have been dreaming in code lately. Very fab!
Commented Jul 18, 2011 on the big blog redesign giveaway at Cupcakes for Clara
the big blog redesign giveaway
Welcome to my new-look-spangly-brand-new-clean-fancy blog! You've been so very patient - thank you - I do hope you like it. I love it. It feels so much cleaner and fresher to me. And a whole lot more Clara & Macy. Which can only be a good thing, right? This redesign is my little birthday pre...
Hi Meg, I truly think you and your business is fantastic but 3am is just a wee bit to early for me. Very disappointed as the new book looks fantastic and would have loved to get the scoop!
Commented May 3, 2011 on put on the kettle at Sew Liberated
put on the kettle
Photo by Jessica Blakely Make yourself a cup of hot tea, find a comfy couch corner, and join me in a live chat over at Pattern Review! Here's the topic/time: "Sewing, Motherhood, and Other Things" Chat with author of Sew Liberated - Meg McElwee Wednesday, May. 4th 1 PM Eastern (10AM Pacific, ...
Hazy grey of winter
Commented May 3, 2011 on Title Tuesday at Smoked Cheese
Title Tuesday
Its Title Tuesday once again, whether you are a regular reader or have just stumbled across my blog, please suggest a title in the comments.
I highly recommend naming your mannequin, I find it takes some of the creepy out of them. Enjoy your me time!
Commented May 1, 2011 on is at six and a half stitches
is
happiness is | finally finding your groove after months of feeling lacking in routine | productive weeks working, designs coming together | happy clients | playing music really loud just because I can - most especially this, and this which are on high rotation here | a flash of colour - new fa...
Thanks for sharing this link it is such a peaceful calming song. I have also now fallen in love with quite a few of her songs "my skin" gives me Goosebumps.
Commented May 1, 2011 on our happy place at Sew Liberated
our happy place
"Let's go to the river." All it takes are those words, coming out of one of our mouths, and we get happy. In the back seat, little arms pretend like they're throwing rocks and twigs into the water, accompanied by delighted hoots and hollers. The walk to the little "beach" is long - not...
What a wonderful and very practical idea which could became a precious keepsake in the future. I reckon this could also be a good personal touch for wrapping a small gift doubling as part of the present.
Commented May 1, 2011 on a t t h e s c h o o l w h e r e m y b o y s g o ,... at p i ' l o . blog
a t t h e s c h o o l w h e r e m y b o y s g o ,...
a t t h e s c h o o l w h e r e m y b o y s g o , w e h a v e a d a y e a c h y e a r c a l l e d a r t s a l i v e w h e r e p a r e n t s c o m e i n a n d s e t u p m i n i w o r k s...
Very lovely it is such a sweet surprise when you turn a quilt over to find such a beautiful hidden design. Do you put labels with your name and date on your quilts?
Commented May 1, 2011 on Finished at Laughing Duck
Finished
"Sunshine on a Cloudy Day" is finished. you can see the quilting a bit on this and I took a opicture of the hand dyed back to show you the detail. I'm loving both sides! this next one is a commission that I've just finished and I have a request for another :D I've been taking a bit of a br...
I found that doing a clothkit skirt was a great way to dip my toes in first feel comfortable with the process before diving right in. Fingers crossed, I am sure it is going to look made for you!
Commented May 1, 2011 on Courage and a muslin at house on hill road
Courage and a muslin
I've been wanting to sew clothes for myself for some time now. When I first started sewing, that's what I made - a-line skirts, dresses, jumpers. I wasn't afraid of cutting fabric one bit. I was also a teenager with a very different body than I have now, if you catch my drift. In the past few ye...
You could do a "huckleberry finn" themed 2nd birthday with fishing rods, picnic lunch, straw hats, making little rafts they release in the water could be super cute fun. It must be lovely to have such a precious place so close to escape to.
Commented Apr 28, 2011 on our happy place at Sew Liberated
our happy place
"Let's go to the river." All it takes are those words, coming out of one of our mouths, and we get happy. In the back seat, little arms pretend like they're throwing rocks and twigs into the water, accompanied by delighted hoots and hollers. The walk to the little "beach" is long - not...
I recently picked up some seed packets of kale more out of curioursity then anything else as I had never heard of such a thing. She said it was a bit like lettuce and was I was thinking of growing it and worst case I would feed it to my chooks. Just wondering what you do with it?
Commented Apr 19, 2011 on The Week That Was. at Bird and Little Bird
The Week That Was.
During the past week: - Dan finished up his neurology rotation. And, effectively crossed neurology off his list of possible future specialties. - I found myself very relieved to see the list of possible future specialties shortened, even if just by one. - The cat learned how to open the ba...
Welcome to the flock Gathered and Sown, I am in love with your beautiful eye for fabrics and colours already!
Commented Apr 19, 2011 on April Sponsor Giveaway :: Gathered & Sown at MommyCoddle
April Sponsor Giveaway :: Gathered & Sown
And the winner is IrishMama7 who said: So cute thanks for your finds! Congratulations!! I'll be in touch shortly! ________________________________________ Good Monday morning, friends! So happy to start this week with a sweet giveaway from one of my April sponsors, Gathered & Sown. I asked sho...
Right down to the wire
Commented Apr 15, 2011 on Title Tuesday at Smoked Cheese
Title Tuesday
Its Title Tuesday once again, whether you are a regular reader or have just stumbled across my blog, please suggest a title in the comments.
I know I am late to the party but I didn't want to let this one go without saying thank you for sharing so much with us and congrats on this big milestone. You might consider getting the blog printed in book form through somewhere like blurb in celebration. Looking forward to continuing to hear about sprouts, kittens, papery goodness and all things you!
Commented Apr 15, 2011 on 500. at Bird and Little Bird
500.
photo by Follow the White Bunny Posts that is. Yep, 500 of them. For nearly six years now, I have shown up in this space some number of times per week to share pictures, words, projects and whatever else I thought was necessary. I have written about birds, cupcakes, brussels sprouts and b...
So pleased it went over well. I must admit our household copy is looking rather err well loved is a nice way to put it.
Commented Apr 15, 2011 on Library Monday: Mud Pies and Other Recipes. at Bird and Little Bird
Library Monday: Mud Pies and Other Recipes.
I believe the subject of mud and what a very large part of my life it becomes during the months some people call "spring" has been well covered here. So, I was more than pleased when a reader, Jaime, suggested that I check out Mud Pies and Other Recipes by Marjorie Winslow. Do you know ...
I heard it on the grape vine
Commented Apr 12, 2011 on Title Tuesday at Smoked Cheese
Title Tuesday
Its Title Tuesday once again, whether you are a regular reader or have just stumbled across my blog, please suggest a title in the comments.
I was so upset this weekend when one of my little cats brought in a darling brown tiny bird which I promptly rescued and let out. Unfortunetly it hid in the bushes and I was unable to see for certain that it could fly not too much later I spotted my other cat having it for dinner. I really don't mind the cats catching and eating mice but it breaks my heart and makes me feel so guilty when they eat little birds. Just wondering if you have come across this with your barn cats and how you deal with it?
Commented Apr 4, 2011 on farm, field, sky and closet at MommyCoddle
farm, field, sky and closet
farm: Well, I'm suspcious the man at the mill is reading my blog. Just hours after my post we received "THE CALL". Chicks are in! Two hours later, my bathroom closet was taken over by heat lamps, plastic tubs, wood shavings,chick feed, and waterers. This batch of chicks has a certain spunk tha...
oh our darlin little Pan I think I am going to come and scoop you up for a cuddle right about... now
Commented Apr 2, 2011 on This week I am grateful for... Peta Pan at Smoked Cheese
This week I am grateful for... Peta Pan
We had a scary visit to the vet this week, luckily she is still her playful self. Head over to Maxabella and check out all of the other bloggers being grateful.
From such beautifully stitched eyelashes to darlin little bub ones it looks like sweetness everywhere at your place!
Commented Apr 2, 2011 on another interruption at Cupcakes for Clara
another interruption
Want to see some little peeks at what I'm working on at the moment? I made those teeny-weeny-squeeny buttons today, and almost squealed with excitement when I'd finished them. I would have if Theo hadn't been asleep next to me. But sleep was good - I had a productive day. I made them from mill...
The wee felt book would be a perfect activity for doing at a book themed party like the one I saw over at Amelies House in Feb. I of course grabbed my copy of Alphabet glue and can't wait to get cracking with my nieces this coming school holidays.
Commented Apr 2, 2011 on In the Glue Department. at Bird and Little Bird
In the Glue Department.
Felt Bracelet Book from Volume One of Alphabet Glue Happy weekend! Mariam and I just returned from an all day Suzuki workshop at Dartmouth, so my brain is a bit mushy, but I did want to pop in for a moment to share some of this week's happenings with Alphabet Glue. I've been really, really h...
i adore sewing with vintage thread. the colours can be so unique and they look so charming while waiting to be used.
Commented Mar 18, 2011 on m y p o o r p a r e n t s a r e w o n d e r i n g... at p i ' l o . blog
m y p o o r p a r e n t s a r e w o n d e r i n g...
m y p o o r p a r e n t s a r e w o n d e r i n g w h y , e v e r y d a y , a b o x o f v i n t a g e t h r e a d a r r i v e s i n t h e m a i l . i h a d d e c i d e d t o d o s o m e ...
that is so super cute!
Commented Mar 18, 2011 on My new shoes... at Lynette Anderson Designs
My new shoes...
Just look what Mr Postman brought me today......I am so excited... Yes, my very own shoes with pictures of the blocks from the quilt 'Stitched By Me' on them... They are so cute and the colours have come out so nicely, the print quality is really good and the shoes are very comfortable... ...
Love those action shots!
Commented Mar 18, 2011 on I have two new hobbies at creative little daisy
I have two new hobbies
Taking pictures of small dogs and cute granddaughters and Picnik. Luckily I have agreeable subjects. OK, so she's not always agreeable. The four-legged guys, they're easy. I just lay on the grass with my camera and snap away. Good grief, is he funny or what? After, I don't ...
MUD PUDDLE SOUP: Marjorie Winslow - Find a mud puddle after a rainstorm and seat your dolls around it. Serve.
Commented Mar 18, 2011 on Mud Season. at Bird and Little Bird
Mud Season.
As the Spring Equinox approaches, we Vermonters are nearing a seasonal shift of a less well-known variety; mud season is upon us. I'm not sure how many of you know this already, but Vermont is widely considered to have five seasons, rather than the commonly accepted four. It goes like this: ...
It is so hearting to see how many people in the blogging community are supporting this very worthy cause. Thank you
Commented Mar 18, 2011 on For Japan with Love. at Bird and Little Bird
For Japan with Love.
I just wanted to pop in for a moment this evening to mention that I will participating in the Bloggers Day of Silence tomorrow. The idea is to encourage internet spaces to fall silent in recognition of the tragedy that has taken place in Japan; to show respect and concern for the incredible ...
Are we going to keep on calling all the roosters Henry until we get to Henry the VIII?
Commented Mar 17, 2011 on Title Tue..oops its Wednesday at Smoked Cheese
Title Tue..oops its Wednesday
With the public holiday on monday I was fooled and missed the real Tuesday so this week we have a Title Wednesday. Whether you are a regular reader or have just stumbled across my blog, please suggest a title in the comments.
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