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Gathered Threads

Creative, Inspiration, make, sew

10 last minute handmade gifts for Christmas

So…the Christmas tree is up and pressies are starting to be wrapped. We all feel a sense of busyness at this time of year and that money is running through our hands!Here are a few… Read The Post

sewing 101, sewing with kids

sewing for kids 101: beginners sewing box essentials

Our youngest (aged 5) has asked for a sewing box for Christmas and as I was gathering bits and pieces up I thought I’d post what I think makes a perfect collection of sewing essentials… Read The Post

food

homemade marshmallows

I have fancied having a go at making these for ages but held them off for the perfect time…the putting up of the Christmas tree I reckoned would be it! The promise of a hot… Read The Post

sewing with kids

kids that sew: diy felt holly garland

Every year we like to give something handmade to the teachers. Last year we made some soap but this year we decided to go for a bit of festive decoration!! I made a few of… Read The Post

sew

diy banner

For this long time I have struggled to make something I really like as a baby gift for a little boy, but when I had the idea for this banner, I knew it was something… Read The Post

autumn, Creative, floral, Seasonal Living

diy autumn hydrangea wreath.

There are many ways to cosy up your home for autumn but this is an especially simple and effective one. It looks perfect on a door or resting on a mantel. My mum has so… Read The Post

autumn, food

irish potato apple bread.

I remember getting potato apple bread when I was little…my mum came from Co. Armagh (home of the apple here in Northern Ireland) and her mum used to make it for her when she was little. I… Read The Post

Family, motherhood

should your kids share a room?

For those of you who dip in and out of this little space here and who probably know very little of our family dynamics, my hubby and I have three girls. Three energetic, feisty and… Read The Post

Abi, motherhood

abi at 10.

My wee Abi,You’ll always be wee in my eyes.Little feet that ran around the house, that infectious giggle bubbling over and your little voice, always humming, always singing.And now that you’re on the cusp of… Read The Post

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5 minute infinity scarf diy.

I feel like I say this all the time but this is such a quick and easy project.  I had a couple of leftover strips from a floor cushion I made for our dog from… Read The Post