Fabric pumpkin

 
Here is the result of ‘n afternoon fun creating a fabric pumpkin. No sewing machine needed just a needle and thread, fabric, felt, a stalk and some natural twine. Simple :)
The dried pumpkins in the picture are for an autumn wreath I’m planning to create later.
Note: I’m not the clever one :) The idea for [...]

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I’m in the mood for nostalgia

Times flies by… and the summer days slowly change. I don’t know why but when autumn is near I become nostalgic… besides it being my favourite season. 
There is so much more you can use for decorations in the home and it is more colourful. Orange, red, browns, golden yellow…. do you get the feel?
 It’s not that I want [...]

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Earth Day challenge and freebie

“What is the use of a house if you haven’t
got a tolerable planet to put it on?”
Henry David Thoreau
Today is Earth Day, celebrated every year on April 22, a day designed to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth’s environment. It was founded by U.S.
We all know that, after years of NOT taking care of [...]

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My favourite

Period drama’s … I just can’t get enough of them. I love the simplicity of life portrayed in bygone era’s and off course the beautiful handmade dresses. Many samplers where stitched during that time by schoolgirls or by ‘lady’s of the Manor’ …. all a feast for the eye.
The BBC is currently running a second season of  [...]

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A new start and more

 
First of all thank you for your kind comments, it is so nice to know that, eventhough I’m not a regular blogger, I still have visitors… ~smile~

The LHN Yesteryear started to become a bit boring and I’ve put it aside for the moment. I might start more than one projects in the coming weeks but [...]

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