Category Archives: gifts

stitch + tech

I was so excited to discover these amazing iPhone covers by Leese design… Seriously? I can stitch my own cover and still keep it vaguely iPhone appropriate – sign me up. So using the antique stitch pattern book I bought … Continue reading

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Headstart

Another week feels like it’s been & gone with no real chance to get anything done besides the basics. Although I have started on the Christmas present researching… and in some cases, things have even been bought. This isn’t me … Continue reading

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The Martha make

Finally, after two whole months on the to-do list, I got my act together and made something from the Martha book. I wanted to chose something simple to start with so, as Mark’s sister is about to have her first … Continue reading

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Junkmail

I love junkmail greetings on etsy…     Hilarious. But she does lovely ones too, if you don’t happen to be in the market for mean… X

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Maternity leave marketing

It’s an age-old conundrum – you love your job, but you’re going off on maternity leave. Obviously your new baby adventure is way more exciting than work, but maybe you want to keep your hand in while you’re away… how … Continue reading

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How big are newborn feet anyway?

I’ll admit it, I have absolutely no idea how big (or small) baby booties are supposed to be… Which is what led to a minor flap when I finished off the Saartje booties last night — they looked way too small … Continue reading

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