Author Archives: Dani
Does sewing save money?
A “non-crafty” friend once told me that because I invest in the materials and machinery, that actually sewing clothing and gifts is not all that economical. And certainly when it comes to everyday clothing for the husband or children, she … Continue reading
Weekend sewing …..
I was sick over the weekend, but I still managed to complete some sewing, which is good, because I was feeling I was getting behind. The gift set for a preggy friend is done thank goodness, and I am so … Continue reading
OK … now this is plain stupid
I have always been a fairly relaxed mum. First day of school, I stood at the classroom door and waved, not a tear in sight. I have watched this beautiful young woman grow and grow, becoming confident and self assured. … Continue reading
Wallet and shopping bag
This was a gift for my Mother In Law ……. she’s crazy about purple, and adores the bold colours inside. I like making these, but if I want to get any of my other projects done, I have got to … Continue reading
Links for Training Pants
A friend asked for some links specifically for training pants. The following links are for two types of trainers, a side snapping and a pull on. http://www.thenappynetwork.org.nz/images/WeeWeka_Knickers.pdf This link has a PDF pattern for the pull on pants (car ones … Continue reading
The great Genetic Divide
Sis and I are very alike ….. at times scarily alike. We look similar, laugh in a similar way, and have a very similar outlook on life. We even have partners who look very alike. It would make sense then, … Continue reading
Blogging my style …… should I be brave
On the whole “blog roll” standards, I am pretty tame ….. I have a couple of blogs I visit, but I don’t have a big long page full of them, and I don’t always comment when I do. I visit … Continue reading
not a great human today!
Well, after my husbands award winning impersonation of an out of balance chainsaw last night, I have woken up “in a mood”. Its infuriating ….. I can’t sleep with the snoring, but I also can’t sleep with the ear plugs, … Continue reading
History repeating itself
Back when hubby and I were first married, we lived in Barcaldine. For Easter in 1990, we invited my sister to come up and stay with us for the holidays, as mum was struggling a bit, and it would be … Continue reading
My 2011 Sewing Resolutions
I always say that I am not one for resolutions….. I just can’t see how a promise made at the start of the year, is any more relevant than choices made throughout the year. Still, there are a few goals … Continue reading
