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Goodbye 2012

Ah, what to say about 2012? Perhaps I’ll just say it didn’t go to plan. At all. But with the new year comes new beginnings. May your new year be full of good times, sweet treats and dreams that...

Dec 30, 2012 Like

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Merry Christmas

The cookies have been baked (and almost all eaten) and the pie is in the oven. To those who celebrate have a wonderful day with your loved ones. What’s Christmas without a Bon Jovi song or two? No...

Dec 24, 2012 Like

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Gluten-Free Vanilla Cupcakes

I’ve tried a few recipes for gluten-free cupcakes but I keep going back to this one. Vanilla Cupcakes Adapted from: 500 Cupcakes edited by Fergal Connolly Ingredients 225g/8oz unsalted butter,...

Dec 21, 2012 Like

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Look What I Made: Rainbow Granny Square Blanket

Happy birthday to my little cousin Amy, she recently turned 21. She’s smart, confident and ambitious. She’s loyal, affectionate and popular. And she loves a gluten-free cupcake with cream cheese...

Dec 16, 2012 Like

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My Crafty Friends

I am lucky enough to hang out with some pretty talented and crafty people; here are just two I think you should know about: One of my besties Jess (with another friend, Phoebe) just launched her...

Dec 13, 2012 Like

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Look What I Made: Amigurumi Panda

I made Smarty B. Panda a few years ago, when I was just starting out with crochet. It took me a few attempts to get the hang of making amigurumi (Japanese for small knitted toy), but once I figured...

Dec 10, 2012 Like

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Look What I Made: Amigurumi Yoda

The funny thing about memories is sometimes you just don’t know if they are accurate. I think I saw one of the Star Wars movies (episodes?) when I was young. At school. While watching I was given a...

Dec 5, 2012 Like

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Update

Recently I made another elephant, for J & E’s baby due in January. The pink in the ears is a not-so-subtle nod to the fact I think the baby is going to be a girl! Fabric is Summer Song by My Mind’s...

Dec 2, 2012 Like

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Look What I Made: Baby Blanket

For – J & E’s baby, due in January. (My money is on a girl!) Yarn – Panda Magnum Soft 8ply in white, approximately six skeins Measurements – 100cm x 90cm Time – About three weeks Pattern – I made...

Nov 25, 2012 Like

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Sweet Potato Pie

Sweet Potato Pie To all of my American friends and family I hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving. I’m taking the holiday as a reminder to be thankful for the good people and blessings in my life.

Nov 23, 2012 Like

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Work in Progress – Triangle Quilt

I’ve wanted to make a quilt of triangles since I stumbled upon the beautiful blanket Mette from Ungt Blod made. This was before I’d ever made a quilt, and to date I’ve still only made two. I’m not...

Nov 22, 2012 Like

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Work in Progess – Hodge Podge Blanket and Rainbow Granny Square Blanket

The Hodge Podge blanket – made entirely of scraps and leftover yarn from my stash. I wonder if any crochet lover ever gets to the bottom of their yarn stash. I’m guessing probably not. The rainbow...

Nov 17, 2012 Like

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Pink Cinnamon Buns

It’s a little after 7pm here and I’m wondering if a pink cinnamon bun would make a good dinner. Probably not. But two buns might. What can I say, I like pink. I wear pink nail polish, use a pink...

Nov 15, 2012 Like

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Girls’ Night In 2012

Yesterday I hosted my seventh annual Girls’ Night In, at my grandmother’s house, in the afternoon. So it wasn’t quite a night in, but the idea was the same. Get the family together and stay in...

Nov 12, 2012 Like

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Chocolate Pie

I haven’t been baking a lot recently, just some vanilla cupcakes and kitchen sink cookies here and there. Truthfully, I’ve lost some of my baking mojo. Now that I’m on my own I’ve lost my number...

Nov 9, 2012 Like

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Work in Progress – Rainbow Granny Square Blanket

Some projects I dive straight in to, without much planning or preparation. And then, half-way through I run out of yarn. Whoops. Fortunately I have about 23 other unfinished projects to work on...

Nov 8, 2012 Like

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Coconut Kitchen Sink Cookies

I love to bake but it’s no fun baking in an unfamiliar oven for the first time. You’d think 180° Celsius in my oven would be the same as 180° C in your oven. Wrong! What should be 180° C in my...

Oct 31, 2012 Like

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Snapshot – Fly a Kite by October Afternoon for Riley Blake

New fabric arrived in the post today, I adore this collection by October Afternoon for Riley Blake. I think it’ll be perfect for a big picnic blanket for all the picnics I’d love to have but never...

Oct 29, 2012 Like

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KitchenAid Goes Pink

I wouldn’t trade my beautiful Empire Red KitchenAid for anything*, but isn’t this pink version just so pretty? And better still, a portion from each sale goes to the Breast Cancer Network...

Oct 19, 2012 Like

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Snapshot – Pink Cupcakes

Vanilla cupcakes recipe Buttercream frosting recipe

Oct 17, 2012 Like

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Softies for Mirabel 2012

The talk of Christmas is starting again, it’s only 10 weeks away I heard today. That means it’s Softies for Mirabel time again. Pip from Meet Me At Mike’s collects handmade softies from around...

Oct 14, 2012 Like

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Work in Progress – Scrappy Crochet Blanket aka The Hodge Podge

The blanket know as The Hodge Podge continues. I still have plenty of yarn to use so I guess this blanket could turn out to my biggest one yet. It’s pretty cosy and just the right amount of ugly....

Oct 11, 2012 Like

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Look What I Made: Kindle Cover

A little project I did before I jetted off to Tokyo. Random rows of single crochets, double crochets and trebles in cotton colours from my stash. The camera cover is another little project I did a...

Oct 6, 2012 Like

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Update

Konnichiwa! I’m just back from an unexpected but much appreciated trip to Tokyo. I got back into the kitchen yesterday when I put together a batch of hummingbird cupcakes for a good friend’s 30th...

Oct 1, 2012 Like

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Look What I Made: Eight-Colour Granny Square Throw

Another project finished, and only a little (ok, two months) later than I planned. This eight-colour throw is for my grandmother who, I’m pleased to say, seems quite enamoured with it. I love this...

Sep 10, 2012 Like

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Look What I Made: Mr Ladybug

This friendly fellow was a project commissioned by my nine-year-old cousin. His first request was actually for a crocheted Union Jack flag but I managed to convince him otherwise. He has just...

Sep 5, 2012 Like

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Five Years of Blogging

This weekend marks five years since I baked a dozen cupcakes, iced them in brightly-coloured frosting, took a few dodgy photos and posted the recipe on my newly-created blog. I think most bloggers...

Aug 25, 2012 Like

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How To Crochet a Large Granny Square (so it stays square)

If you know how to crochet then you likely know how to make a granny square. (If you don’t here’s a tutorial on how to make a granny square.)I’ve made small squares, medium-sized squares and a...

Aug 15, 2012 Like

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Snapshot – Yellow, Grey and Silver Party

Our new place feels a little more like home after many of our friends, old and new, stopped by for a little sangria (recipe to come) and a few baked treats. We are blessed with generous friends so...

Aug 5, 2012 Like

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Goodbye 2012

Merry Christmas

Gluten-Free Vanilla Cupcakes

Look What I Made: Rainbow Granny Square Blanket

My Crafty Friends

Look What I Made: Amigurumi Panda

Look What I Made: Amigurumi Yoda

Update

Look What I Made: Baby Blanket

Sweet Potato Pie

Work in Progress – Triangle Quilt

Work in Progess – Hodge Podge Blanket and Rainbow Granny Square Blanket

Pink Cinnamon Buns

Girls’ Night In 2012

Chocolate Pie

Work in Progress – Rainbow Granny Square Blanket

Coconut Kitchen Sink Cookies

Snapshot – Fly a Kite by October Afternoon for Riley Blake

KitchenAid Goes Pink

Snapshot – Pink Cupcakes

Softies for Mirabel 2012

Work in Progress – Scrappy Crochet Blanket aka The Hodge Podge

Look What I Made: Kindle Cover

Update

Look What I Made: Eight-Colour Granny Square Throw

Look What I Made: Mr Ladybug

Five Years of Blogging

How To Crochet a Large Granny Square (so it stays square)

Snapshot – Yellow, Grey and Silver Party

Work in Progress – Scrappy Crochet Blanket

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