Category Archives: crafting

Sock progress

Posted on August 25, 2009 by kate

Sock knitting may be the most therapeutic activity ever invented. In other news, I finally got round to booking my tickets for the move. I was procrastinating since I didn’t still don’t know when my thesis will be finished and … Continue reading →

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Sock knitting!

Posted on August 17, 2009 by kate

After packing away all my knitting supplies to be shipped to the US, I had an overwhelming urge to have a go at knitting some socks! I know, like I have nothing better to be doing with my time right … Continue reading →

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Invite sneak peek

Posted on June 28, 2009 by kate

Phew, it’s roasting in Oxford at the moment, not that I’m complaining – I love this kind of weather. Long may it continue! I finally got around to taking some photos of my latest invite creations, and I’m so pleased … Continue reading →

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A sneak peek…

Posted on April 30, 2009 by kate

Thanks everyone for the kind words about Shredder. I said to Mr Paperleaf, how do people deal with this when their child’s pet dies? I cannot begin to imagine… I am not sure whether our future children will be allowed … Continue reading →

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Weekend printing

Posted on April 20, 2009 by kate

Now that the flippin’ parcel finally arrived, this weekend I finally got round to printing one of my invite orders! Top secret for now I’m afraid, but here are some sneak peeks… I set up my tripod in the craft … Continue reading →

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Handm@de final preparations

Posted on April 3, 2009 by kate

I’m having a sneaky afternoon off work to sort out the final details for Handm@de tomorrow… I just popped to town to pick up some change for the stall and fabric to cover my display boxes with, I think everything … Continue reading →

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Hectic

Posted on April 1, 2009 by kate

It’s been a busy week around here, writing a conference paper during the days and getting ready for Handm@de during the evenings! I’m nearly there though and very excited about Saturday! Thanks for all the comments about the shop, nobody’s … Continue reading →

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Crafterthon

Posted on March 27, 2009 by kate

I had almost forgotten that I’d signed up for Handm@de Cambridge next week, since I’ve been so busy with wedding invite orders! Rumour has it that the Etsy head honchos will be stopping by the craft fair to say hello … Continue reading →

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This weekend I was mostly making a quilt

Posted on January 26, 2009 by kate

Some dear friends recently had a gorgous baby so what a perfect excuse to make a quilt! I’ve never made one before so was a bit clueless… I ordered some gorgeous fabric last week fromThisandThatFromJapan and was stunned when it … Continue reading →

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Christmas bunting tutorial

Posted on December 12, 2008 by kate

Deepa asked how I made the Christmas bunting, so here’s a quick tutorial! I kind of made it up and combined tips from various other bunting tutorials out there, but this is my version… 1. Make a template Fold some … Continue reading →

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