Monthly Archives: November 2012

iPad and iPad Mini Covers

I have been preparing for a Christmas market for the last week and have been making tons of iPad and iPad Mini covers.  I updated last year’s design by adding a little zippered pocket (using the technique used here) to … Continue reading

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Obsession with small purses and shop update

I have spent the last week using up every last bit of leftover batting and scraps to make small purses : The Hearts and the earbud pouches are using Erin Erickson’s tutorials and the dumplings are from here. These are only … Continue reading

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The best toy ever !

During our mid-term trip to France, we came across this great toy called Geomags. It is basically a set of small metal balls and magnet sticks that you can assemble into any 3-D shapes you like. Kids and adults alike … Continue reading

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Dublin Knitting and Stitching Show – The Loot

A couple of weeks ago, I did my yearly pilgrimage to the Knitting and Stitching Show in the RDS and as usual, I didn’t come back empty handed. These will go into a bracelet with fabric squares between beads…. You … Continue reading

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My favorite fabric design has turned into a sweet !

I can’t believe my eyes ! Some clever person has created delicious macarons based on Marimekko’s blue Unikko design. Check this out, it does not get better than this ! ~ Catherine

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The organised pencil box

Pens, pencils and markers were all over the place and something needed to be done to regain some semblance of control. Enters the Pencil box : And from above : We had a great time emptying all boxes, pencil cases … Continue reading

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