It all started six years ago with a new house, trees and my curiosity. I’d just moved from inner city Sydney to suburban Melbourne. My new-to-me suburban house came with a big garage. At the back, under a large window was an old and beaten up workbench and vice. My... Read more →

There's been a craft explosion at my place. Beeswax candle dipping, leather pouch sewing, weed foraging, salve making, needle felting and whittling. And that's just the last couple of weeks! This time of year is the start of the making season for me. It's the time of year when the... Read more →

{spoon carving knife in leather sheath with coal burn spoon} For the last month or so I've been obsessed with my new hobby of spoon carving. It was so much fun to take a log and turn it into a spoon using an axe and a knife. Since then I've... Read more →

The spooning has been continuing! On Saturday I jumped in the car for yet another cross town trip. This time to CERES to do the coal burning spoon workshop with Claire Dunn, author of My Year Without Matches. You'll have to forgive me for more spoon making posts - it's... Read more →

I had the best time on Sunday, learning to carve a wooden spoon with Paul Ryle, The Green Woodsmith. He's a man after my own heart. Using sustainable natural materials and traditional hand tools to make useful things. In this case, gorgeous spoons! I've wanted to have a crack at... Read more →

I'm going to show you how to make your own very own wooden knitting needles. I'm a big believer in using quality tools when making my handmade items. If I can make the tools as well, even better! These knitting needles are delightful to hold and pleasing to the eye.... Read more →