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Gathered Threads

Inspiration

4/52

‘A portrait of your children once a week every week i 2014’ by Jodi, Practising Simplicity Madeleine: Painting and pouring vast quantities of paint, she could do this for hours. Annabelle:  Giggling and playful teasing at… Read The Post

Abi, Annabelle, sew, sewing with kids

sewing with wee ones.

Over recent months I have been encouraging my two elder girls to sew with the sewing machine.  A lot of this has been allowing them to use it, experiment with the stitches and feel comfortable… Read The Post

faith, Madeleine

The now.

I’ve been thinking a lot about dreams, about goals. Thinking about the future and what that might hold. Sometimes when I get embroiled in these thoughts I feel overwhelmed.  The unknown.  What my life may… Read The Post

Inspiration

3/52

…the 52 project ‘A portrait of your children once a week, every week in 2014’ Jodi from Practising Simplicity I’m a bit late in starting but I’ve decided to take the plunge…maybe get to know… Read The Post

Abi

the little things.

I find little things hidden in corners around our house on a frequent basis.  I love them.  Little snapshots of a creative heart. Gatherings of bits and pieces, huddled together in a bag or box…. Read The Post

make, sew

Embroidery Hoops

For a while now I have loved making these embroidery hoops in a whole range of shapes and designs, using quotes and sewing initials.  I have used them as baby gifts and I have also… Read The Post

Annabelle, sew

sew. infinity scarf.

Annie doesn’t like the scratchiness of woolly scarves so when I saw this tutorial on Babble for a 10 minute infinity scarf I knew she would love it! I used some jersey knit I had… Read The Post

Abi, Family

Nostalgia.

I don’t often get to set aside time for each of our girls but last week Abi and I got an afternoon together. Titanic museum was where she wanted to go and, as much as… Read The Post

Inspiration

Cushions – Etsy’s Treasure Trove

Maybe it’s New Year but I’m in a bit of a notion to refresh and revamp…one of these notions is that I’ve decided my sofa needs some cushions. These are some of my loves! Clockwise… Read The Post

Inspiration

2014.

I am always a bit reluctant to set out goals and resolutions at this time of year but I have felt a little differently of recent. I am sensitive by nature, nostalgic and laid back…too… Read The Post