Category Archives: Crafts

iPad and iPad Mini Covers

Posted on 25/11/2012 by bluesquarequilting

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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The best toy ever !

Posted on 17/11/2012 by bluesquarequilting

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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The organised pencil box

Posted on 14/11/2012 by bluesquarequilting

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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Clever Teddy Bear Storage

Posted on 23/10/2012 by bluesquarequilting

I found this idea on a parenting site a while back – sorry I can’t find the original link anymore – and thought it would be a great solution to deal with Lucie’s mountain of soft toys gathering dust in … Continue reading →

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Zippered Pouch madness !

Posted on 15/10/2012 by bluesquarequilting

I found this great tutorial for a 3-zipper pouch the other day and decided to have a go. I had not worked with zippers much until these pouches and after making a few, they have no secrets anymore. These pouches … Continue reading →

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I did it again !

Posted on 16/02/2012 by bluesquarequilting

I know, I did it again. Instead of finishing my long list of UFOs, I made this mountain of crayon rolls instead ! Some of them are going to Lucie’s little friends and cousins and the rest are in my … Continue reading →

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I made it myself : Camera cover !

Posted on 20/12/2011 by bluesquarequilting

Without following a tutorial ! I have had my camera for a while and have never had a camera case that was light enough to my taste. And as I have the bad habit of putting the camera into my … Continue reading →

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Off to the Christmas Market tomorrow!

Posted on 14/12/2011 by bluesquarequilting

How exciting ! I am taking part in the Christmas market at Hubby’s workplace tomorrow. It will be my first market ! I am planning to bring a number of quilts and a few smaller items. I have spent the … Continue reading →

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Advent Calendar pockets

Posted on 02/12/2011 by bluesquarequilting

Lucie doesn’t read my blog yet so I am not going to give anything away. The First of December means Advent Calendar ! Full disclosure : I actually made this last year but too late to start using it properly. … Continue reading →

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Thank you Mr Postman… and sorry !

Posted on 30/11/2011 by bluesquarequilting

I have made quite a few purchases online lately and this week the packages started arriving in the post. I have a funny feeling the postman now starts his round with our house to lighten his bag… A lot of … Continue reading →

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