When I make something, I like to imagine the finished product. Spend time thinking about how it will look and dream up creative solutions for making it. I imagine myself using it, I imagine how it will feel in my hands and what it will look like. I imagine myself,... Read more →

I am so pleased with this pouch I created to hold my eco dyed cards. Over the last couple of years I've been slowly eco-dyeing and accumulating a pile of eco dyed paper from my experiments. I've torn them down to size and intend to make them into oracle cards.... Read more →

My sewing machine's been sitting neglected on the floor next to my desk for over a year, gathering dust. Lately it's been quietly calling to me. I got briefly inspired to sew skirts for the girls for their birthdays. I got as far as buying the fabric and it's been... Read more →

I wanted to make something beautiful and useful with my oxalis dyed wool. It's my first foray into the world of naturally dyeing yarn. I've done eco-dyeing in the past and spent many years using commercial dyes. These days it doesn't feel right to be using a bunch of chemicals... Read more →

I was sitting on the couch the other night crocheting away. As I wound the wool over the wooden hook again and again, my thoughts began to wander. It's always interesting to see where your thoughts go when you're making things and this particular night was no exception. My beanie's... Read more →

Why is it I wonder that finishing something is so hard? These arm warmers have sat on the end of my desk for well over a month now. All that needs to be done is sewing them up and they are finished. Easy peasy really. Will probably take me all... Read more →

I have a thing for beautifully made and often expensive tools. When you spend a lot of time holding and using something I think it's worthwhile to invest in quality. It makes the whole making experience pleasurable when your tools are good. Of course you don't always have to buy... Read more →

I've been rediscovering the joys of crochet and Ravelry this week. I first started crocheting when I lived in Sydney but haven't done any since moving into my inner city flat in Melbourne. In my first foray into crochet I learnt the basic stitches, made a couple of beanies and... Read more →

It's funny what a difference a year or two can make. A couple of years ago, I really struggled to knit with this wool. I found it rough and hard to knit with. It kind sticks together and I have to tug it gently to separate the strands. This year,... Read more →

You may have heard of hygge, but have you heard of craftyr? Chances are, probably not as I've just made it up! For the last little while I've been fascinated with the idea of 'hygge'. It comes from Denmark - a country of great design, New Nordic Cuisine and long,... Read more →