A lot of plant-life, it would appear. Here are some painted things made in other Augusts (following on from yesterday's post.)  – August garden ceramics. Made using ceramic ink and some old Crown Lynn cups. – painted wooden bangles. I loved making these, and I'm remembering I have more plain ones tucked away somewhere waiting…

I'm blatantly mining my own blog for photos, again. And I've found so many that I am having two editions this week: this first is all about embroidery. Here is some hand stitching I did in Augusts past. I suppose this month is a good one for settling down and seeing through the end of…

For this week's pattern I'm revisiting number 17– embroidered coloured wildflowers on stripes. I've re-stitched the pattern to make this bag which is part of a very special giveaway over at Che and Fidel. Each of the teachers from The Craft Sessions has contributed something and you can find some neat stuff to win: a…

I've been making a few of these market bags lately. This design has a flat bottom and can fit lots of shopping or library books inside. This particular version is made from linen I found at a flea market when we were living in Norway. All the way back in 2008! I knew it would…

Meet my miniature silver spitfire. It's a beautiful little brooch handmade by Martin, who lives in Nelson. After I delivered my Pecha Kucha presentation last month, he emailed to say he likes to send one of these tiny planes to one speaker after each PK evening. I am most honoured to be the recipient this…

Next Stop Earth, 76 Constable St, Newtown, Wellington : : : : : : : : : : This little green shop is around the corner from my house and I visit regularly to buy flowers, especially during winter. Next Stop Earth is run by Jeannie (wish I had remembered to take a photo of…

I've now made 20 of these Friday patterns, it would seem. This one is a watercolour design inspired by a trip I took yesterday to a flower shop. There were tulips and eucalyptus stems in metal buckets on a table. I have completely stylised both of these delicate plants, but the contrast of their shapes…

Do you know Dee? She makes beautiful textile dolls by hand. A while back she invited me, along with some other crafters, to submit a design for her Winter Collab doll project. And this week she showed me the photos of the finished works. This beautiful girl was made by Dee using my design. The…

I scored a bag of limes from my parent's orchard when I visited them last week. It's hard to imagine being able to afford a big stash of limes here in the city so I was pretty thrilled. I decided to make a batch of lime marmalade. Everyone knows this spread makes winter mornings slightly…

Thanks for entering yesterday's giveaway. I drew a winner randomly: Tammy. I'll email you today, to sort out delivery. And thank you to Happy Little Poppets. Have a great day.