A few weeks ago the team at Turtle Mat asked if I’d like to take part in a Christmas Stocking challenge. They’ve done blogger craft campaigns for a couple of years, and I was keen to get involved. A few days … Continue reading
I’m pleased to have a finished object for today – a cowl/hat which was derived from the pattern for the Rikke Hat! I originally started knitting this for a friend, but I was playing yarn chicken and I lost…badly. Instead … Continue reading
In Episode Seven of the Plutonium Muffins podcast I introduce you to the newest member of the family (it may be temporary!), teach you about the difference between woollen and worsted spinning, and discuss the Ouessant sheep. There’s a small … Continue reading
I’m back from South Africa with Erquy off the needles, a minor tan, and a healthy respect for anyone in the hospitality industry. Sure, I work in tourism, but I’ve never been directly involved in booking and managing hotel rooms, … Continue reading
It’s been a while since I posted…again. Argh! I’ve been thinking rather hard about the advantages and disadvantages of employment recently. I’ll be generous and list them out for you here…! Advantages Earning potential! Having something to do all day. … Continue reading
This post about my lovely craft corner started out as an addition to yesterday’s blabbering on about Hobbycraft. When I realised I’d written 1,000 words, I decided to edit it down! Craft Corner Toys…and wishlist! The other day, Turtle gave … Continue reading
I’ve had a really busy week this week, and managed to produce a myriad of finished objects. Unfortunately, with the Christmas Season coming (those of you who are non-crafters are groaning, I know), I can’t actually show most of them, … Continue reading
Mr Turtle had a birthday yesterday! Maybe you remember from the cake yesterday? (It was delicious by the way, and it looked stunning when we lit the candles). Anyway, as he is a geologist, I made him an appropriate hat. … Continue reading
I had to make a volcano cake today. Why? Because Mr Turtle, a geologist, entered a new era of age today and we had to make him a cake! As he is a geologist, we wanted to make something related … Continue reading
I started knitting Sheldon on the day of my birthday party – how’s that for a memory! Sheldon is a little turtle designed by Ruth Homrighaus on Knitty.com. After knitting Turtle’s Turtles this year, I decided I needed another turtle – … Continue reading
Corrie's blog about fibre crafts, followed by whatever other creative pursuits take my fancy. A healthy source of fibre! Originally inspired by Pluto and Canadian Muffins.
