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Frenchic Furniture Painting Workshop

March 7, 2020

Before we get to chatting about the Frenchic workshop, I just wanted to share more pics of my gorgeous boy. Yesterday I sewed a waistcoat and bowtie for Dylan to wear for WW2 Evacuation Day at school.

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LABELS ~ Home Dec

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Gramps – Made by Ma!

February 29, 2020

Before we chat about Gramps, can I just start with a quick “Lord, how cute is this boy of mine?”  One of the things I love about this blog is it’s not just a catalogue of the things I’ve made, it’s also a visual history of my kids growing up.

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LABELS ~ Knitting

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2019 Goals – How did I do

February 26, 2020

At the beginning of 2019 I set myself 6 goals. Whilst I’m a bit late to the party with a review of the year, I’m taking the time to look back at what I’d hoped to achieve, and what actually happened.

1…Make Maud more like me

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LABELS ~ Knitting, Sewing

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Honey Bee Sweater

January 9, 2020

According to my Ravelry account this Honey Bee Sweater was finished in July last year. Yesterday was the first time that Summer has worn it. Cue eye roll! I think we’re at the tipping point of not wearing handmade for a while. Eeeep!

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Yarndale 2019

December 23, 2019

It seems so very long since Yarndale 2019. To be fair it was back in September, on a lovely autumnal day. Driving to Skipton is always lovely. Whilst the parking for Yarndale is tricky (I ended up parking in town and walking up the hill to the Auction Mart), it’s worth it.

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Emily Tinne and her Wardrobe

December 18, 2019

This time of year is normally a whirl of craziness and panic. This year I have pared Christmas down to the bone and am, for the first time ever, not only organised but actually enjoying the festive run up.

This isn’t some feat of organisational wizardry, but good old fashioned simplification and list making.

What it has meant is that not only has my recent incapacitation due to recklessness on the stairs not impacted on the festive plans, but also that a couple of weeks ago I was able to take some time out for a trip to the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool to visit their exhibition “An English Lady’s Wardrobe”.

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LABELS ~ Style

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Pendle Stitches – a new chapter

December 8, 2019

I can’t quite believe this, but Pendle Stitches has been running as a blog for the last 11 years. You’ve been with me through beginning a new life in Lancashire with Dave, over 3 years of our adoption journey, and welcoming Summer and Dylan to our family.

You’ve supported me through the loss of my dad and Charlie Dog, and stayed whilst I was absent as I fought for my kid’s diagnoses.

We’ve moved house, and welcomed new furballs to the family.

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LABELS ~ Family Life

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Ehrman Tapestry Cushions and selective crafting!

November 26, 2019

What seems like a million Christmas’s ago, both Ma and my in-laws bought me an Ehrman tapestry kit. The first cushion is Three Tulips Blue. The second is Beautiful Sheep.

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LABELS ~ Needlework

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Flamingo Geranium Tunic Hack and leggings

November 5, 2019

This Geranium tunic is the 7th version of the Made by Rae Geranium Dress Pattern. I’ve made it as a baby gift, and Summer has, quite literally grown up in this pattern.

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Another Blackwood cardigan

October 29, 2019

Yet another Blackwood cardigan by Helen’s Closet! This is the last for the moment, I think! Although there is a stray piece of French terry in the stash. That may or may not become my 5th iteration of this pattern.

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LABELS ~ Sewing

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