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Nini Makes
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A collection of things handmade: sewn items, embroidery, appliqué, wirework, paper cuts. Also tutorials, chidren's crafts, favourite artists, my collections, vintage finds and inspiring people and places.
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tiny steps

Today, midday At dawn, a week or so ago A few weeks ago At dawn a week or so ago My favourite Ladys Mantle, at dawn again Resident turtle, a few weeks ago Our tiny shed. Admire the ivy-free roof that...

19 h ago

18 days

Pair of House Martins  It takes a pair of House Martins about 18 days to build a nest (only a few days to prepare their existing nest from the previous year). 18 days may not seem long for a ne...

23 may 12

in-between

Wall garden Im savouring in-between time right now. I feel like these ferns that are sucking every drop of moisture from cracks in this wall. Finally getting back into making, squeezing five minutes ...

15 may 12

New routines and discoveries

Abandoned New routines are being hatched. Saturdays have become quality time for Gracie and her new best friend, April, the pony. And while Gracie is busy T and I explore our new surroundings. ...

27 apr 12

A quick look

Hanging laundry at the Woodshed One of the funny details I forgot about moving house is that daily life still must go on even if I have a hundred boxes to unpack (or more) and furniture to shift and ...

13 apr 12

Back soon

Pastures green I didnt realize Id be taking a blog break. Lots of changes round here and nearly over the biggest, a house move and a move to a new county too. This image via Google is of some of the ...

02 mar 12

Consolidating

Im in that mode again. Whittling down all the crap thats accumulated around us over the past two and a half years and getting ready to shove it all in to boxes to move. Some things take me extra time...

12 feb 12

Expect the unexpected

Sparrowhawk, image by Hiyashi Haka via Flickr This morning I saw a sparrowhawk carrying off a young bird in its talons. That bird was probably hopping along minding its own business, pecking the froz...

08 feb 12

Fixing

Breakfast? The photo has nothing to do with my post but Gracie made her own breakfast and offered to share it with me but a hummus, tomato and olive sandwich just didnt appeal.  I took a photo ...

23 jan 12

getting out on grey days

Sunshine inside Sitting under a grey sky meant a very wet walk this morning and enjoying the sunshine inside. My first bundle of daffodils of the year is making my desk sunny and bright. Nature notes...

18 jan 12

Cold walks & a sweet new zine

Tristan is ripping out a Metallica song upstairs on his guitar, Gracie is washing her hair and Pippi is tucked up next to me hogging the heater, so Im stealing a few moments to post some images from ...

16 jan 12

Family time

Christmas Day An unusually warm Christmas Day, even by Southern California standards, was strange but lovely. Tristan and Gracie could hardly believe it was Christmas. If were in California for Chris...

15 jan 12

Wordless Wednesday

Even though the supermarkets are already filled with chocolate Easter eggs, Im not rushing into spring. These teeny tiny cashmere bunnies are part of my next Green Parent article Im just finish...

11 jan 12

back again and non goals

We missed our little girl Weve slowly sloughed off the jet-lag, finally got the unpacking finished, suitcases stored away and tree well out of the house. Ready for a new year. Ive got oodles of famil...

09 jan 12

Good tidings to all

Today was our little family Christmas and look what was under the tree for me, my own little Frosty made in pottery class by Gracie – shes been a busy maker too. I also brought in a few of the last b...

22 dec 11

Nearly there

Short scarf We had a lovely early Christmas with the UK family on Sunday so I can show a few of the items Ive finished so far. The short winter scarf was cut from a thrifted cashmere sweater and I li...

21 dec 11

more making

cedar impressions  I woke to a flurry of snow this morning, nicely powdering the countryside around us. By afternoon the sun was shining and all the white stuff was gone. The cold got us in the...

16 dec 11

Brrrrrrrr

A very frosty morning with the sun coming up, in the garden I see frosted lichens, a sparkling fence, furry posts, frosted finds, a crunchy field and icy thistles. Were hoping to get a Christmas tree...

10 dec 11

Gifting

For teachers Gracie made a flower and bird ornament for her teacher. A repurposed embroidered tray cloth became a small gift bag with chocolates that the birdie snuggled into. Tristans teacher is als...

09 dec 11

Tiny toe shoe maker

Tiny feet Theres a new one for the old résumé. Im now a skilled tiny toe shoe maker. These shoes were made with embroidery floss and they finished off my spool and doily dancer. This little dancer is...

06 dec 11

Festive

Treats at the fair The big charity fair was at school yesterday which is super fun but busy. All of the children take part in raising money by doing a variety of things: making up games, playing musi...

04 dec 11

Lots of chirping going on around here

Boot fair finds Every year birds sneak into my holiday projects in one way or another. It actually started many years ago when I made an Easter tree with just small stuffed fabric birds hanging on wh...

01 dec 11

Lots of chirping going on around here

Boot fair finds Every year birds sneak into my holiday projects in one way or another. It actually started many years ago when I made an Easter tree with just small stuffed fabric birds hanging on wh...

01 dec 11

Leafy walks and other good things

Little bath Tiny bath for a tiny mouse or maybe a wren. Hedgerows showing off Our mild autumn has meant lots of colour still in the hedgrows.  Couple Looks like the one on the right is napping....

29 nov 11

Images from a weekend

Sunny morning What a beautiful weekend of sunshine. We spent the weekend in Kent with friends and family, it was a lovely break. Pretty leaves,forgot the name Love the colour and shape of these. Litt...

22 nov 11

A quick hello

Thought it was time to dust off the cobwebs here and say hello. This web looked so beautiful when I came upon it on my walk it made me stop short, it looked amazing with the early morning sun hitting...

14 nov 11

A new, old pattern and a visitor

Weve had some wild skies lately. With extraordinary images like this one its easy to see how one could expect to see magical little people living in this landscape.  Log cabin Gnomebodys Home c...

03 nov 11

Magazines well worth a mention

The Green Parent I cant believe its already been four years since I became a regular contributor to The Green Parent. I love coming up with projects for this magazine. Not only are Melissa and Jez (t...

01 nov 11

A double digit birthday

Youre my helper, my entertainment, my sunshine, my friend. Happy 10th birthday little pumpkin. Love, Mama xoxo Skull piñata Gracie made her own piñata this year, a painted skull, it was fantastic. Se...

31 oct 11

Mistletoe kisses, another pattern finished

Mistletoe Kisses pattern stitched on a linen tea towel I finished stitching up this pattern using a loose lazy daisy stitch for the leaves and a small stem stitch for the branch. Im not a fan of the ...

24 oct 11

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