My Creative Space

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Crocheting and nursing my sick son. Getting started on some items for Soozs 'Useful Things' swap.

My Creative Space

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Is looking a bit tidier this week. Just finished (well I still have to sew up the inside seams, but for the sake of the photo they are finished!) two satchel bags and matching pencil cases. They both have inside pockets that fit their dolls respectively so they stand up with their head popping out!

I couldn't find a good (for me) tutorial for a lined zippered pouch so I came up with a super easy way. I intend making a few more of these and hope to post a tutorial next month.

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Goodies

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My haul (ok, its not quite big enough to call a haul!) from the Stitches and Craft show. I had a lovely weekend working in the Mend a Make Do area, helping people with sewing and creating. I was very impressed with the show and will definitely be going back next year. I was really surprised by the number of 'free' activities that you could get involved in. Embroidery, pin cushion making, scrap booking, knitting - well worth the ten dollars entry if you ask me.

My Creative Space

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Is a big mess! I'm currently working on two little knitted dolls and pouches for them, a messenger style bag each for the girls for their 'big' dolls and other essentials - like lip balm and crayons. An embroidery piece for the boys backpack - of a hammer! And a pair of cord pants for Tadhg. Phew - No wonder its a mess! Hopefully I can knock one or two of these off before tomorrow, as I'm helping out at the Make and Mend Do bar at the Stitches and Craft show all weekend!

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This is Zoe

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This is the doll that I made for my daughters 5th birthday. She is based on the pattern from Making Waldorf Dolls, which I highly recommend and wish I'd bought two years ago when I began making Waldorf dolls for my kids!

I hand spun the wool for her hair using a drop spindle. I followed this tutorial and with a little practice I was very pleased with the results. Its not quite up to knitting yarn standards, but It worked out perfectly for hair.

So far shes brought love and friendship to our biggest little girl. I find myself obsessed with making pretty clothes for her. Can't help but wonder if somehow I missed out on the doll thing as child.