Monthly Archives: January 2011

Baby Frankenbook – Variations

Posted on January 31, 2011 by

When I first started my baby Frankenbooks, I originally planned to make 2 – one for my neice, and one for DD who is 7 weeks younger.  I made the basic structure of pages for both books at the same … Continue reading →

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Mini Crochet Flower

Posted on January 20, 2011 by

Here’s my pattern for a simple, unsophisticated mini crochet flower, worked in 2 rounds.  I made these for my frankenbooks using a 4.5mm hook and cotton DK yarn and they ended up about 4cm across.  For the purposes of demonstration, … Continue reading →

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Hello!

Posted on January 20, 2011 by

And welcome to my little personal crafting space! I try to fill my life with all sorts of lovely things that I find challenging, useful, colourful, comforting and practical. I hope that you’ll enjoy me sharing them with you. **If … Continue reading →

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Hooded Mei Tai

Posted on January 20, 2011 by

Last summer I made a Mei Tai out of some beautiful raw silk fabric.  It’s reversible so can be worn with either the flowery or plain stripey side out, and each side has the straps the contrasting design.  I made … Continue reading →

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First Crochet Projects – Toys

Posted on January 20, 2011 by

Here’s a brief summary and pictures of my first few crocheted toys – all are worked in the round, and I’m including links to/details of the patterns that I followed. Stuffed Duck for DD: My second ever crochet project (after … Continue reading →

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Simple Drawstring Bag

Posted on January 17, 2011 by

Simple Drawstring Bag I’m going to make a simple but secure drawstring bag with no seam at the bottom and french seams down the sides to make sure that it holds together securely when used + abused by family life.  … Continue reading →

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Baby Frankenbook – Putting it all Together

Posted on January 13, 2011 by

Phew!  So you’ve got some lovely patchy-pockety-buttony book pages, with covers and a toy-on-a-string.  We’re ready to put it all together into a lovely finished book!  At the end of this page I also made a quick drawstring bag for … Continue reading →

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Baby Frankenbook – Covers and Hide and Seek Toy

Posted on January 13, 2011 by

So…for the covers of my frankenbooks I’m using a strong cotton upholstery fabric from Ikea with a bright, fun design.  I’m going to applique the initial of the little one that it’s for on the front (for my two books … Continue reading →

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Baby Frankenbook – Buttoned Page

Posted on January 12, 2011 by

The 5th page of my frankenbooks will have a button theme.  There’ll be a buttoned pocket (taken from the neckline of a baby dress), and a piece from the buttoned front of a baby cardigan.  Both are unbuttonable and the … Continue reading →

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Baby Frankenbook – Lift the Flap Flower Page

Posted on January 10, 2011 by

Ok, so it’s the last page!  For the 6th page of my frankenbooks, there’s going to be a big, lightly padded flap with applique design and a buckled strap across the top.  Under the flap will be a pull-out fabric … Continue reading →

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