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Amy Karol’s (aka. Angry Chicken’s) Chocolate Cake from her recipe cheat sheet 3 x 10″ chocolate cakes stacked with butter cream icing Considering Amy’s recipe uses american … Continue Reading

A simple gathered top for Miss A’s second birthday. Bizarrly, we were watching the final show in the F-Word series last week and Graham Norton was wearing a shirt in the same … Continue Reading

We’ve been taking a break from the blog for a bit. Too much to do in the garden, like building our deck and other activities are keeping us occupied. I may be here from time to … Continue Reading

You know when you’ve got a deadline and you’re worried you won’t get things finished in time………..and you’ve complained to DH that you’ll need weekend-baby-free time in order to do … Continue Reading

Vintage Wine Cardigan from a vintage Robin pattern fits chest 48 cms so 6-9 months or thereabouts 4mm vintage needles 3 balls King Cole Merino Blend DK #32 Wine The pattern is … Continue Reading

Seeing as I’m from the southern hemisphere and I live in the northern hemisphere, I consider myself lucky that I can have **two **mother’s days in a year! Is that greedy? Here are … Continue Reading

Knitted bolero and fabric = wedding outfit for the little miss Now I need to agonise over tights or socks…….. Continue Reading

Gifted to me from my cousin in the US. Made by me 10 years ago. I love my family. Simple tie top dress One of my aunt’s patterns (probably vintage Butterick or something similar) Continue Reading

These socks are the complete antithesis of what’s been happening round here lately. They worked up in a speedy fashion and by only have the motif up the front. I made a mistake on … Continue Reading

Bainbridge scarf by Minty Fresh 1 and a smidge balls of Louisa Harding Grace (wool/silk)- shade 2 3.75 dpns Our stay in Lancashire is almost over and so far we’ve:- :: taught my … Continue Reading