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The Stone Carvers

The Stone Carvers

I’ve been dying for an excuse to talk about the book I’m reading right now, but I know before starting that my words can’t do this novel any justice. Today’s gentle prodding by my favourite archivist, however, is motivation to try… The idea of the 161 Meme is to take the book from your bedside [...]

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Get Crafty with Grosgrain Style

Get Crafty with Grosgrain Style

You know grosgrain ribbon, right? That sturdy multi-purpose ribbon with strong ribs going across it? Striped, solid, or even printed with polka dots though it may be — yeah, you know grosgrain when you see it. Grosgrain ribbon makes a regular appearance in our old family photo albums — mostly in striped ribbon belts with [...]

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Pretty Patchwork Idea: Sari Silk Box

Pretty Patchwork Idea: Sari Silk Box

Inspiration: Sari Silk Patchwork Box ArtAsiaOnline.com Round, pink box decorated with sari patches with tassel. Delicate gold and silver embroidery, embellished with sequins… 9 cm x 10 cm. I’m reminded of a Victorian-era crazy quilt in scraps of silk, satin, velvet, and brocade. The embellishment is key — no plain quilting, for example, but a [...]

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Spot the Bunny

Spot the Bunny

Just peeking around Dwell Kids to see what’s new in junior bedding… and doesn’t that lovely long-eared rabbit look familiar? The green rabbit, there on the bedside night table? I’m sure it’s got to be “Bunny” by Merav Flam (Manuella Design), the floppy lovable stuffed toy that is always making me think of that classic [...]

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Sew a Patchwork Tote Bag

Sew a Patchwork Tote Bag

Emily’s patchwork tote bag Emily dabbled with bits of sewing when she was really little — driving the sewing machine madly around a piece of scrap cloth while her grandmother made sure she didn’t get her fingers under the needle, mostly! But now she’s a teenager (gah ! when did that happen?) she’s starting to [...]

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