Reconstructing
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Today, I have to write.
It’s a beautiful spring day here in Auckland. The house is peaceful, though
teenagers and dogs abound. And I want to write.
Som...
New News and Good Things
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Loobylu is quiet these days. If you are interested in following along with
my new adventures, please check out my website at clairerobertson.com and
my ins...
Beanie & Moccasin set
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These two items can be in small (12-14" high baby doll size) or medium
(15-18" high baby doll size). Contact me at jan.sale@xtra.co.nz for colour
option...
lost my voice
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I know that I don't frequent this space as much as I'd hoped to this year,
for many reasons, but the main one is that I feel my blog writing voice has
som...
Beads embroidery
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I enjoy beads embroidery these days.
They are so cute and make me happy in my hands.
I'm trying various way of beads embroidery. It's easier stitching on fe...
The Celestial Issue - a quick mention
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I came here to post about issue 20 but then realised issue 19 hadn't even
had a mention - there are about 12 copies left and I've listed a few
'collect...
Heads, Shoulders, Knees and Toes
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Or just shoulders and knees, really. I think I’ve posted before about my
shoulder and how I’m waiting for surgery. I’ve been having shoulder issues
for ove...
Mercury Burst
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Robyn from robynieland asked if I'd test her Mercury Burst paper pieced
block and I leapt at the chance! It looks difficult and fiddly but it's
actually no...
Second chances
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Hello again, if you are still out there that is. I'm amazed if anyone still
visits here.
What a lovely summer it's been. I've been far too busy enjoying li...
Tea towel totes
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New to Stitcharooney and available this Saturday at Flinders Street Market.
I decided it was time to make something of all the very fabulous tea towels
in...
Another crosses quilt…
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I had an urgent quilt request from a customer. A quilt for an 80th
birthday, to be sent overseas. So after a quick consult on pattern and
fabric choices ...
It's all go!!
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What a roller coaster of a week it has been!
There's been lots of sewing: a sloppy top altered into something more
structured ( a race against time so no p...
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I Made up my Own pattern
Needle
US 4 - 3.5 mm
Yarn
Schachenmayr nomotta Cosy
How much?
0.95 skeins = 85.5 yards (78.2 meters), 23 grams
Color family
Blue
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What I've been up to
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Long time between posts....
Now that I have these new lungs, there's just no time left to sit at the
computer composing blog posts.
I'm out and about enjo...
Mollie Makes Prints
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I'm usually pretty good at resisting the Mollie Makes Magazine.
But this month it has seven little prints included and I couldn't help
myself.
I knew ...
Introducing...
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Miss S (2280g/5lb) and Master T (2770g/6lb2oz), born 12 June at 38 weeks
exactly. Both perfect and happy and healthy in every way. We are in love
with our...
Holiday.
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As a general rule, Golden Bay is sunny and breath-taking and beautiful and,
well, golden. But even when it’s not, we’re still rather glad we came.
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Hello everyone.
I had hoped to show you a pair of jeans that I made after taking a sewing
class with Sherry, you know *the* Sherry. However, I made a few ...
Spinach Balls Recipe
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Everyone loves Aunt Theresa's spinach balls so I thought I would share her
recipe with everyone. This will also stop me from asking her for the recipe
a hu...
The year so far.....
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My year started out with my oldest daughter being hospitalised because of
mental health issues.
She has a diagnoses of Aspergers and ADHD. Poor Button. She...
November Post-poned
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Just to let everyone know that our evening for November has been post-poned
due to way too much sickness in both our households!
Thanks to everyone that RS...
Farewell Ribbons and Pom Poms
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I love you, I still love love love packaging but I have little time in my
life and managing 2 blogs is just not working out.
I will feature packaging on my...
A big blog post that's long overdue!
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My gosh, it has been well over a month since my last blog post! There has
been so many changes in my life recently that I literally haven't had the
time to...
Brooch | Singleton Sock Monkey #3
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This fantastic little brooch was designed by me for you to embellish your
favourite item, a bag perhaps or shawl?!
At 5cm in diameter, they're sure to be c...
