We needed an easy, creative activity today. We had snow, but not enough to entertain anyone more than 5 minutes outside. Just finger nipping cold, nose chilling wet. I don’t wish to sound greedy, but can someone send us enough to make a snowman next time, please? After a very […]
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An independent owl
“I’d like to do some sewing.” I cannot lie. I do love that sentence. Especially when it is said by one of my children. For a split moment, I’m tempted to suggest all sorts of fun sewing projects, but I don’t. “What would you like to sew?” “I don’t know.” […]
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He made a cushion
This may look like a cushion, but to me it represents a lot more. As the children get older they ask less and less for craft activities. They don’t seem to rush for a place at the table so often when I suggest making something. I miss some of the […]
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And now for Eldest’s Dressmaking
Ta-Da! Another FIRST dressmaking project complete! Following on from last week’s dressmaking, AJ’s nightie is now finished. Being 10, she did more of the sewing than her younger sister. I made a mistake with the sleeves, so I had to take over at that point, but apart from them and […]
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