Today mission is to make more money socks
Featured: ‘little black heart’ money sock. I am a sucker for cute things and I had a Blythe doll pink clutch for the last year or two, a long time before I embarked on this adventure. My poor Blythe...
View ArticleKnitting like a maniac – Etsy here I come and I hope you’re ready!
As I mentioned in my previous post, I have been really busy lately. I have decided I have outgrown my idea of a Felt store as it is only NZ based (gosh, before it is even officially opened). I decided...
View ArticlePeppermia’s new upcycled bag!!
Hi, my day job is very, very busy still so I haven’t had much time to sew as per usual. But, during the evenings I have been slowly piecing together one project at a time….. This is my latest project...
View ArticleThank you to all of my followers..
A huge THANKS to you all for following me, thanks for the ‘likes’, the ‘reblogs’ and supportive comments. I really appreciate them all. I hope you have had a great year and I look forward to blogging...
View ArticleA quick catch-up on all things to do with recycling plastic…
Hi Everyone, I have had a lot of interest on my Plarn posts recently and a few requests for an update post. For those who have not encountered Plarn – it is a yarn made entirely from plastic grocery...
View ArticleYarn Bombing
Originally posted on Knit It Out:*all photos were taken from Google, and God knows where they were from!!! And here I am, completely unaware of the most amazing form of art: Yarn bombing! For yarn,...
View ArticleDESIGNER INSPIRATION – eco furniture of the future
Hi Everyone, This is a super quick post full of inspirational designers that need major kudos for their amazing eco-friendly designs! I hope you find them as awe-inspiring as I do! Click on any of the...
View Article50 Creative Ways to Repurpose, Reuse and Upcycle Old Things
Originally posted on TwistedSifter: If you’re like me, you probably have a lot of old stuff just lying around your house. It’s not doing anything but taking up space, but you’re either too busy (or...
View ArticleWardrobe catch-ups
Hi Everyone, I’ve had loads of recent interest and comments on the wardrobe post I did six months ago. So as you may all be aware I had a serious addiction to clothing that got totally out of hand, and...
View ArticleThrift Store Haul–The project cupboard is now full!!
Stay tuned for the next round of projects – STARTING SOON!!! Here’s a little info about this the haul! 1. C.1930’s short boy armoire in solid oak! We acquired the short boy armoire from a local thrift...
View ArticleA peek into the trend of over-painting
This is a peek into the phenomena over painting Thrift store paintings, photographs and naive art. A little of the – lost and found, old and new, innocent and humour-full Collecting and exhibiting...
View Article3.5hour Refashion – Art Deco Inspired Couture Lace Dress
My ‘birth week’ is approaching very soon (every year I try and take a week off around my birthday so I can have some much needed me time). The plan for my birth week includes a good clean out of my...
View Article6hour hand-sewn silk couture dress – refashioned & inspired by art deco
Hi Everyone, As promised in my last post ‘3.5hour Refashion – Art Deco Inspired Couture Lace Dress‘ I mentioned I would have another art deco inspired refashion all stitched up this week….. and, here...
View ArticleProject Elbow Patch
I had a slouchy merino jersey that I love to slop around the house in. It was so comfortable that I was not ready to part with it when I find the elbows had started to wear through and a little hole...
View ArticleDip paint inspired basket.
I have a million and one projects waiting in my project room to make a start on…… This was but one. To set the scene, I was restless and needed to do something to make the best use of my time in this...
View ArticleToday mission is to make more money socks
Featured: ‘little black heart’ money sock. I am a sucker for cute things and I had a Blythe doll pink clutch for the last year or two, a long time before I embarked on this adventure. My poor Blythe...
View ArticleKnitting like a maniac – Etsy here I come and I hope you’re ready!
As I mentioned in my previous post, I have been really busy lately. I have decided I have outgrown my idea of a Felt store as it is only NZ based (gosh, before it is even officially opened). I decided...
View ArticlePeppermia’s new upcycled bag!!
Hi, my day job is very, very busy still so I haven’t had much time to sew as per usual. But, during the evenings I have been slowly piecing together one project at a time….. This is my latest project...
View ArticleThank you to all of my followers..
A huge THANKS to you all for following me, thanks for the ‘likes’, the ‘reblogs’ and supportive comments. I really appreciate them all. I hope you have had a great year and I look forward to blogging...
View ArticleThrift Store Haul–The project cupboard is now full!!
Stay tuned for the next round of projects – STARTING SOON!!! Here’s a little info about this the haul! 1. C.1930’s short boy armoire in solid oak! We acquired the short boy armoire from a local thrift...
View Article