Weekly Newsletters
Aug. 11, 2024
NewsletterSewing Mojo and More Research
Over the weekend we walked around a few cute little villages around where we’re staying. We found a French clothing shop called Fragronad, which had some really nice clothes.
Aug. 3, 2024
NewsletterPlanning in the Cote d’Azure
This week was week the first of two weeks away in the South of France, so things are more low key on the craft front. I’ve taken with me the jumper I’m going to remake for my partner, but in a smaller size.
July 27, 2024
NewsletterA Pot and a Bunny
Over the weekend I decided to agree with the offer the seller’s land agent suggested. Negotiating hasn’t got me very far and I do just want the piece of land.
July 20, 2024
NewsletterThree Seed Trays and a Unicorn
Last weekend I went to see the piece of land I found of about 3.5 acres. It’s commutable from where I live (35-40 minutes). Really nice area.
July 13, 2024
NewsletterPermaculture and Woodworking
The weekend started with a visit to my niece and nephew. It was quite a rainy day so we played inside for a bit, then went to the local high street to have a coffee and read some books in the library.
Nov. 10, 2023
NewsletterThe Crochet Blanket
This week I mostly worked on the massive crochet blanket. Its taken a few weeks already and I’ve been working on it pretty intensely. I’ve done the main inner square, now its the outer motifs and then the final border. But still will take a while!
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Latest Completed Projects
Oct. 17, 2024
ProjectScotty Sweater
Project has started well. Stockinette is knitting up relatively quick. Am on the body section now. After this the neck collar and the two sleeves. I'm holding one strand of the Gotland yarn, and one strand of alpaca silk.
Oct. 6, 2024
ProjectPractice Dovetail Box
This is a quick little project to practice dovetails before the real project of the tool cupboard. This turned out much more difficult than expected... Well, I did expect it to be difficult and given I hard it is to just saw in a straight line, a perfect
Oct. 6, 2024
ProjectDovetail Template and Guide
Two mini projects I'd like to do here. One is the dovetail template. This will help me draw out the same angles each time. I could make 3 templates; one 1:6 one 1:7 and one 1:8. The 1:7 is the angle that is used most I believe. Here is an article on how t