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Gathered Threads

Abi, Family, food

kids snack time. smoothies.

I don’t know about your house but when my girls come in from school they are completely ravenous and will graze on a lot of food unless I’m prepared.My three are completely different eaters with my… Read The Post

sew

sew. iPod cover.

So, our Abi loves music and got a wee iPod as her Christmas box. For ages I’ve been saying we should make a cover for it together but when it came down to it, she didn’t really… Read The Post

Inspiration

free May printable.

I didn’t get a calendar this year and have really missed the reminder of the month’s activities hanging on the kitchen wall. So I made up one for May…get it here if you’re like me and never quite got… Read The Post

essential oils, natural cleaning in our home

diy. natural aloe vera hand sanitiser.

essential oils

Lavender Essential Oils

  I am not mad into essential oils but last year when we had a bug in the house, and I began to bleach everywhere, I looked into more natural cleaning methods. Most, if not… Read The Post

Family, motherhood

Allowing your children to be themselves.

Each wee heart is different. In our house, these three wee souls are so unique.They have taught me so much about difference and acceptance. Love and grace. In the sea of noise and a busy household,… Read The Post

sew, sewing with kids

sew. peg bag.

More than anything, I love to make something I need using things that are around my house. My absolute favourite so far has been the little A line dress I made for Madeleine using a pillowcase… Read The Post

away, Family, motherhood

a life in the country.

So, this past weekend we travelled to my sister and her family in Co. Cork. I have written about them here and here and their work both here and here. For us city people it was a breath of fresh air…literally… Read The Post

Annabelle, make

diy. handmade envelopes.

Since our girls were born my father in law has written them letters. Envelopes that have dropped through the door unexpectedly and caused such excitement.  Stories and pictures.  Clippings from newspapers.  Memories from days out…. Read The Post

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vintage fabric.

So I have this stash of vintage fabric that keeps building! It ranges from large pieces to little scraps but recently I have been lacking some inspiration of what to do with them. If you’re feeling… Read The Post