https://simplecraftylife.com/csw-weavers-interest-group/2025-11-15T23:01:53+00:00weekly0.6https://simplecraftylife.com/2025/05/07/success-at-the-royal-easter-show/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/img_4315-1.pngIMG_4315 (1)https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/img_4316.pngIMG_4316https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/img_4315.pngIMG_4315https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/img_4029.jpegIMG_4029https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/img_4204.pngIMG_4204https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/img_3942.jpegIMG_3942https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/att.ay4qgtrkwo-0mqxtias8sq0mr9f1hobxwf5-7oix64s-1.jpgatt.AY4QGTrkWo-0MQXTIAs8SQ0mR9F1HObxwf5-7OiX64s (1)My client's table, with double weave table linenshttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/img_3843.pngIMG_38432025-05-07T21:34:57+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/about/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1300.jpgIMG_1300https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/jess.jpgjess2025-04-08T05:19:41+00:00weekly0.6https://simplecraftylife.com/portfolio/weaving/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/screenshot-2024-10-17-at-4.59.00e280afpm.pngScreenshot 2024-10-17 at 4.59.00 PMhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_3207.jpegIMG_3207https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/img_0440.jpegimg_0440https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/img_0660.pngimg_0660https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/img_0848.jpegimg_0848https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/img_0879.jpegimg_0879https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/img_0973.jpegimg_0973https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/img_0973.pngimg_0973https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/img_1003.pngimg_10032024-10-18T02:16:31+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2024/09/01/weaving-milestones/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/img_2650.jpegIMG_2650https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/img_2481.jpegIMG_2481Twill Colour and Weave Study piecehttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/img_2488.jpegIMG_2488Shadow Weave Scarfhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/img_2491.jpegIMG_2491Twill Colour and Weave baby blanketshttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/img_2489.jpegIMG_2489Everyone loved the Shadow Weave Studyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/img_2483.jpegIMG_2483Twill Colour and Weave tea towelshttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/img_2482.jpegIMG_2482https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/img_2477.jpegIMG_2477Studies in M's and O'shttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/img_2478.jpegIMG_2478Tea towels and Placemats using M's and O'shttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/img_2577.jpgIMG_2577I demonstrated at various times inside the exhibition2024-09-01T04:00:26+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/portfolio/intro-to-perugia-towels/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/img_2379.jpegimg_2379https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/img_0879.jpegimg_08792024-03-30T02:37:26+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2024/03/06/adjusting-thorsbjerg-trousers/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/img_2252.jpegimg_2252https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/img_2266.jpegimg_2266https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/img_2265.jpegimg_2265https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/img_2263.jpegimg_2263https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/img_2262.jpegimg_2262https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/img_2261.jpegimg_2261https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/img_2260.jpegimg_2260https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/img_2258.jpegimg_2258https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/img_2257.jpegimg_2257https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/img_2254.jpegimg_22542024-03-06T04:11:26+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/portfolio/a-handwoven-viking-apron-dress/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/img_0608.jpegimg_0608https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/img_1457.jpegimg_1457https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/img_1459.jpegimg_1459https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/img_1416.jpegimg_1416https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/img_1373.jpegimg_1373Side seams sewn but not flat-felled. Centre back edges aligned but not sewn.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/img_1248.jpegimg_1248https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/img_1372.jpegimg_1372https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/img_1371.jpegimg_1371https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/img_1258.jpegimg_1258https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/apron-dress-version-2.pngapron-dress-version-22023-10-01T09:42:59+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2023/10/01/a-handwoven-viking-apron-dress/2023-10-01T09:09:24+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2023/07/03/fractal-scarf/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/img_1131.jpegimg_1131Lovely long tasselshttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/img_1146.jpegimg_1146Seriously squishy in the handhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/img_1136.jpegimg_1136Enough length to wrap three times!https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/img_1145.jpegimg_1145Surprising lustre on the yarnhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/img_1117.jpegimg_1117Delicious drapehttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/img_1105.jpegimg_1105https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/img_1100.jpegimg_1100https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/img_1098.jpegimg_1098...and tied on, after threading and slewing the reedhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/img_1097-1.jpegimg_1097-1The warp, after beaming onto the loomhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/img_1097.jpegimg_10972023-07-05T10:20:27+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2023/06/05/spinning-to-weave/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/img_0992.jpegimg_0992https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/img_0943.jpegimg_0943https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/img_0900.jpegimg_0900Starting to spin the thin rovingshttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/img_0891.jpegimg_0891Separated into four thin rovings, and one thickhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/img_0890.jpegimg_0890The original dyed tophttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/img_0945.jpegimg_0945https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/img_0941.jpegimg_0941https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/img_0988.jpegimg_0988After wet finishing, the twist is tamed!https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/img_0987.pngimg_0987https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/img_0610.jpegimg_0610Before wet finishing. The edges are curling because of the unbalanced twist in the weft 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(larger) patch in the back heelhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/img_9651.jpegimg_9651https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/img_9895.jpegimg_9895https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/img_9646.jpegimg_9646https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/img_9645-1.jpegimg_9645-1https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/img_9645.jpegimg_9645https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/img_9644.jpegimg_96442022-09-30T04:50:04+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2022/09/27/converting-my-old-loom/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/img_9869.jpegimg_9869https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/img_9816.jpegimg_9816https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/counter-balance-loom-in-action-2.jpgcounter-balance-loom-in-action-2https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/counter-balance-loom-in-action-1.jpgcounter-balance-loom-in-action-1https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/img_9813.jpegimg_9813https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/img_9705.jpegimg_9705https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/img_9707.jpegimg_9707https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/img_9738-1.jpegimg_9738-1https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/roll-bar.jpgroll-barhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/counter-balance-loom-in-action.jpgcounter-balance-loom-in-action2023-02-07T08:20:06+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2022/09/11/painting-in-cloth/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/img_9783-1.jpegIMG_9783More stripes: Navy and Peacock this time. The navy gives beautiful texture on the chocolate, believe it or not!https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/img_9774-1.jpegIMG_9774City-scape placemat (before hemming)https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/img_9770.jpegimg_9770Dark green wool with two double-picks of Pale Gris in the centrehttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/img_9783.jpegimg_9783https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/img_9774.jpegimg_9774https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/img_9780.jpegimg_9780A more vibrant sample using Orange Brulé and Peacock. Yummy!https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/img_9771.jpegimg_9771Log cabin and striping sequenceshttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/img_9775.jpegimg_9775https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/img_9762.jpegimg_9762https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/img_9758.jpegimg_97582022-09-11T06:33:59+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2022/05/14/a-tale-of-two-cheeses/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/img_8526.jpegimg_8526https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/img_8770.jpegimg_8770https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/img_8707.jpegimg_8707https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/img_8689.jpegimg_8689https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/img_8527.jpegIMG_8527After the second wine soak, with a hand for scalehttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/img_8523.jpegimg_8523After the first wine 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ovenhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140305-190702.jpgBread paddleBread paddle, with my dough cutter / scraper toolhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140305-190648.jpgRest under your tea towelhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140305-190655.jpgBaking stoneMy baking stone, on a neat gliding rackhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140305-190637.jpgShaped dinner rollshttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140305-190630.jpgCut into six 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to Daturahttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/alice-to-datura.pngAlice to Daturahttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/img_8365-1.jpegIMG_8365https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/voile-datura-2.pngVoile datura2022-05-18T23:14:54+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2021/10/23/ba-by-goats-do-do-de-do/2021-10-24T09:05:46+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2021/07/12/totes-ma-goats/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/img_7153-1.jpegStephen walking the goatsStephen walking the goatshttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/img_7183-1.jpegGoat pen constructionHot, hot work.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/img_7185-1.jpegIMG_71852021-07-12T10:30:26+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2017/01/16/fabric-christmas-crackers/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_4089.pngimg_4089https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_3953.pngimg_3953https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_3951.pngimg_3951Step 6: Tie the other ribbon to enclosehttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_39451.pngimg_3945Step 5: Stuff with goodieshttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_39152.pngimg_3915https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_3954.pngimg_3954https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_3952.pngimg_3952Step 7: Cover the join with ribbon and fastenhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_3944.pngimg_3944Step 2: Fasten the firework snap inside the 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crosshttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_5612.jpgClose-up!https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_5611.jpgWonky cross labelhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_5610.jpgWonky Cross Backhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_5609.jpgWonky Cross Quilthttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4291.jpgPiecing blocks in groupsI pieced the blocks in groups.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4274.jpgConcept design2014-12-06T08:14:53+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/06/05/diy-haircuts-time-and-money-saved/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20140605-135436.jpgMy hair cut toolshttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20140605-133923.jpgFinished!https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20140605-133914.jpgLong hairWill's hair: covering up the cute.2014-12-01T22:23:01+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/12/07/spring-to-summer/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_56351.jpgFruiting cucumbersCucumber flowers, with baby fruitshttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_56331.jpgBush pumpkinBush pumpkin getting establishedhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_56321.jpgBeans: climbingBeans: climbing to top of trellishttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_56271.jpgFlowering ComfreyFlowering Comfreyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_55991.jpgLeek flower budLeek flower budhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_55881.jpgOrnamental GarlicOrnamental Garlichttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_55851.jpgPotatoes growing onPotatoes now well establishedhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_55841.jpgBoysenberriesBoysenberries by the tub!https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_54701.jpgSpectacular bush roseSpectacular bush rosehttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_54621.jpgBoysenberries ripeningBoysenberries ripening2014-12-01T11:36:09+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/12/01/tips-for-cutting-linen/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_5672.pngCutting linenhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_5671.pngPulling linen threads2015-04-24T07:53:04+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/11/28/a-bumper-garlic-crop/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_5603.pngIMG_5603.pnghttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/1_img_0037.png1_IMG_0037.pnghttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_5601.pngIMG_5601.pnghttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_5600.pngIMG_5600.pnghttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_5598.pngIMG_5598.pnghttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_5597.pngIMG_5597.png2014-11-28T10:03:53+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/11/27/hello-shiny-new-look/2014-12-02T04:34:02+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/08/19/the-winter-garden/2014-11-27T00:45:52+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/08/23/birds-in-the-bush/2014-11-27T00:45:02+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/08/28/big-wet-garden/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_3976.jpgWet, wet chicken coopThe chicken coop floor looks like slurry!https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_3974.jpgFlooded grateThis grate sits at the bottom of a very long driveway drainage pipe.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_3975.jpgFlooded lawnThis part of our lawn floods when it rains heavily.2014-11-27T00:43:01+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/09/04/weeds-get-forked/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_3996.jpgTidy garlic bedNice and neathttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_3997.jpgAwesome leek!Now that's a good bit of leek!https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_3998.jpgCheeky cockatoosBold as brass, this lothttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_3991.jpgGarlic, with weedsLots of weeds in that there garden bed!https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_3994.jpgFace down works tooFace down is slightly easier, I thinkhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_3992.jpgOld kitchen forkThis old kitchen fork is a useful garden tool.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_3993.jpgLever up!Levering up some weeds2014-11-27T00:42:03+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/09/08/digging-in-the-green-manure/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_4029.jpgFallow bedFallow bed, before we started work2014-11-27T00:41:19+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/09/24/spring-garden-gallery/2014-11-27T00:36:54+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/01/27/diy-light-and-colour/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140127-193830.jpg20140127-193830.jpg... and after!https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140127-193328.jpg20140127-193328.jpgWilliam's blue roomhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140127-193340.jpg20140127-193340.jpgNursery colourshttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140127-193316.jpg20140127-193316.jpgThe master bedroomhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140127-193258.jpg20140127-193258.jpgIzzy's roomhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140127-193233.jpg20140127-193233.jpgLiving room before ...https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140127-193207.jpg20140127-193207.jpgLounge room before ...https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140127-193058.jpgKitchen "before"The kitchen, the day we collected our keys!https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140127-185538.jpg20140127-185538.jpgIzzy's roomhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140127-185530.jpg20140127-185530.jpgWilliam's blue room2014-11-26T23:53:44+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/02/05/old-cot-new-spot/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140201-133845.jpg20140201-133845.jpgRe-using my cot as a display wall.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140201-110303.jpg20140201-110303.jpg2014-11-26T23:50:53+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/02/06/kitchen-redo-first-steps/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140205-114044.jpgKitchen wall railingOur kitchen wallhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140205-114053.jpgKitchen WindowsillBits and bobs on the window sill2014-11-26T23:49:41+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/02/14/kitchen-redo-painting-cabinets/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140214-115627.jpgString paint wiperString tied onto paint can.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140214-115549.jpgCabinet Painting ToolsWood filler, string, paint stirrer, paint can opener, brushes.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140214-115558.jpgTop-coat and PrimerTop-coat (left) and Primer (right)https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140214-115539.jpgPaint brushesRegular 50 mm brush (left) and angled 50 mm brush (right)https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_1650.jpgKitchen cabinets painted22 Nov, Pantry doors hung!https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_1597.jpgPantry doors blackboard paint17 Nov, Final coat of blackboard paint, almost dry.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_1485.jpgSanding and patching7 Nov, Sanding and patching the pantry doors (inside)https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_1471.jpgDoors and Drawers complete6 Nov, Doors and drawers completed, still doing the pantry.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_1415.jpgMore primer25 Oct, two more coats of primer (still wet)https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_1414.jpgPriming Kitchen Cabinets25 Oct, one coat primer (dry)2014-11-26T23:47:31+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/02/24/kitchen-redo-phase-two-surprise/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_22012.jpgStove area "before"Stove area "before"https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_2682.jpgNew colours intersectLet me tell you this spot over the oven cabinet was hard to paint!https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/tiles-removed-w-arrows.jpgTiles removedTiles removed on the top row, with varying successhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/before-arrow.jpgStove area beforeNow you see it ...https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_22011.jpgStove area beforeNow you see it ...https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_4047.jpgIMG_4047https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_2317.jpgIMG_2317https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_2316.jpgIMG_2316https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_2252.jpgSoak covers in tepid waterSoak the covers with lanolinhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_2251.jpgLanolin emulsifiedEmulsified2014-11-26T23:46:20+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/03/07/its-my-birthday/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140307-191316.jpg20140307-191316.jpg2014-11-26T23:35:37+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/02/28/scrappy-toy-tea-bags/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140228-152510.jpgNew jigglers versus prototypeThe new felt jigglers next to the old prototype one. They don't look dodgy at all!https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140228-141228.jpgSecure stringSecure the end of some string to the fold using a wide zig-zag stitch (like a staple)https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140228-141218.jpgFold up the tipFold and press the tiphttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140228-141210.jpgFolding corners inTake your folded tea bag ...https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140228-141150.jpgStuffing with "tea"Stuff each pocket with fake teahttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140228-141016.jpgSeamed tubeTube with seam ironed flathttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140228-140735.jpgTea time!Tea for one!2016-06-03T10:58:29+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/03/12/octopus-tutorial-cover-that-tush/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140312-130250.jpgFace completeFace complete!https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140312-130239.jpgBackstitching the eyesBackstitching the eyeshttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140312-130221.jpgDraw some eyesCompare your eyes for shape and size with the body piecehttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140312-130145.jpgAnchoring the threadAnchor the thread in a gap between the leg and bodyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140312-130059.jpgBottom's Up!Bottom's Up!https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140312-130025.jpgWhip-stitchingTake a few extra stitches next to each leg, for strengthhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140312-130010.jpgStarting the threadMake a few stitches in place to start off the threadhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140312-125910.jpgPinning on the bottomBottom piece pinned over the legshttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140312-125817.jpgGathered upAll gathered up ready to usehttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140312-125759.jpgGathering the seam allowanceMake a running stitch all around the edge, about halfway through the allowance.2014-11-26T23:17:53+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/02/17/octopus-tutorial-constructing-the-body/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140217-151338.jpgTemplate and GridTemplate shape under a gridhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140217-143926.jpgPaper and card templatesPaper and card templateshttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140217-143901.jpgOctopus FabricsChoosing fabrics for the Octopushttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140217-143640.jpgPinch to sewPinch to sew the remainder of the seam.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140217-143622.jpgMiddle card removedMiddle card removedhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140217-143559.jpgSqueezing the pointsSqueezing the pointshttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140217-143533.jpgStitching two templates togetherStitch together using small stitches.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140217-143454.jpgThree templatesThree template pieces make a teardrop shape.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140217-143434.jpgFabrics laid outArrange the fabrics in a flower shape2014-11-26T23:17:01+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/02/27/octopus-tutorial-legs-alive/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140226-115729.jpgPlaited legsWriggly scrappy plaited legshttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140226-115501.jpgGrouped by ThreesFabric strips grouped into threes2014-11-26T23:10:30+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/03/28/octopus-tutorial-shake-those-booties/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140327-092351.jpgStitching around the plaitNote stitching at the top of the bootie goes all the way around the plait!https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140313-070735.jpg20140313-070735.jpghttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140313-070708.jpg20140313-070708.jpghttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140313-070652.jpgWhip stitchingWhip stitch from the bottom corner to the tophttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140313-070637.jpgFolded up and pinnedFold up and pin over the tackinghttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140313-070627.jpgLeft hand side foldedThen the left hand sidehttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140313-070607.jpgRight hand side foldedFold the bottom corner to match the line of the tophttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140313-070551.jpgTacked in placeTack the fold firmly in placehttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140313-070538.jpgTop corners folded inFold the top corners inhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140313-070522.jpgPlace behind the plaitUnfold, then place behind the plait2014-11-26T23:09:50+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/04/04/quick-costuming-update/2014-11-26T23:08:54+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/03/17/felt-cupcakes/2014-11-26T23:07:36+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/11/16/tutorial-diagonal-quilt-sashing/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_51241.jpgBack of a blockThis is the back, showing the seams pressed open.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_5440.jpgMethod Two - diagonal pieceMethod Two - a diagonal sashing piecehttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_5439.jpgSashing step twoCorner section plus a nearby pair of square blocks.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_5438.jpgSashing the cornersStart with triangle A, add sashing, then do triangle B.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_5437.jpgMethod OneMethod One: outline in greyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_5431-e1416116326449.jpgBaby Quilthttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_5430.jpgFinished Quilt TopFinished quilt tophttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_5429.jpgTesting the alignmentTesting the alignment of the section I'm joining in.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_5427.jpgBack of the crossBack of the crosshttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_5426.jpgCentre crossThe centre cross2014-11-26T11:34:05+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/09/26/big-reveal-woven-tea-towels/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0037.jpgFour shaft loomA four shaft loom, threaded with a white cottolin warp.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0033.jpgStriped towelEach stripe is a different twill pattern and colour combination, separated by white plain weave.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0031.jpgUneven tensionEvidence of uneven tension in the warp threads?https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0027.jpgRolling with a pinMangling the towel with a rolling pin is supposed to soften the fibres and give shine.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0023.jpgStarting to weaveStarting to weave a header, using wool to spread to the warp threads evenlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0022.jpgWinding onto the back beamWinding the warp onto the back beam, using a raddle to spread the threads at the correct widthhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0021.jpgWinding the warpWinding the warp on a table, using a warping board.2023-07-02T08:38:39+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/11/03/preparing-for-potatoes/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_4379-e1414994461114.jpgCrescent bedshttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_4825.jpgHealthy green growthThe potatoes have shot up!https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_4416.jpgMulched and readyAll mulched and ready to grow.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_4386.jpgPlanting potatoes!Time to plant potatoes!https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_4385.jpgAdding compostAdding compost to the bedhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_4384.jpgWorking the compost"Put your backs into it!"https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_4373.jpgAfter some diggingAfter a bit of hard yakka ...https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_4371.jpgCrescent bedOur crescent bed was fallow over winter2014-11-26T10:43:53+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/10/30/orchard-netting-complete/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_4808.jpgSide view of the orchardA side view of the orchardhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_4810.jpgNetting on the orchard2025-07-06T09:33:56+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/10/06/no-sew-kitchen-curtains/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_4313.jpgGetting the low-downhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_4318.jpgNew kitchen curtains... and after!https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_4305.jpgBed sheet curtainCurtain from a bed sheethttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_4301.jpgMounting bracket hackRotating the hook allows me to get the rail along the front.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_4299.jpgCover the drains :)Cover the drains to avoid sadness. :)https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_4266.jpgFrayed pull-cordThis frayed pull-cord was the final straw.2014-11-26T10:40:37+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/10/18/local-spring-flora/2014-11-26T10:39:23+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/11/20/healthy-lunch-fun/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_5480.pngIMG_5480.pnghttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_5479.pngIMG_5479.pnghttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_5478.pngIMG_5478.pnghttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_54563.pngLunchboxes2014-11-26T10:36:23+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/11/26/stripey-scrappy-quilt-binding/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_5536.jpgParallelogramhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/fullsizerender.jpgBias diagramhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_5537.jpgFirst cuthttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_5538.jpgSecond cuthttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_5539.jpgFolded and pressedhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_55414.jpgFinished bindinghttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_5491.pngPieced rectanglehttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/1_img_5490.pngScrappy strip2014-11-26T01:07:14+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/11/23/broodies-and-berries/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_5547.pngIMG_5547.pnghttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_5543.pngIMG_5543.pnghttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_5549.pngIMG_5549.pnghttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_5175.pngBroody hen "day" cagehttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/1_img_5550.png1_IMG_5550.pnghttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_5433.pngIMG_5433.png2014-11-24T07:06:11+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/11/21/hoot-baby-quilt-finished/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_5466.pngIMG_5466.pnghttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_5497.pngQuilt labelhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_5476.pngRusty and the Quilthttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_5472.pngIMG_5472.pnghttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_5468.pngFlannelette backinghttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_5475.pngTied in the centrehttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_5474.pngQuilted crosshttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_5471.pngOwlshttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/1_img_5496.png"hoot!"2014-11-23T21:29:16+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/10/25/one-lovely-blog-award/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/collageonelovelybloggeraward.jpgOne Lovely Blog Award2014-10-27T06:00:15+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/08/26/removing-stickers-painlessly/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_3944.jpgRedness on my clothFaint red smudge on my cleaning clothhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_3936.jpgSticker stain!The sticker paper washed away, leaving behind the gummy residue. Oops!https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_3941.jpgAll clean againAll clean again!https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_3939.jpgAlmost done ...Almost there ...https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_3937.jpgEucalyptus oilI use 100% pure, not the diluted stuff.2014-08-26T05:55:40+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/04/29/rowany-festival/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/20140428-183509.jpgThe clockwork spitThe clockwork spit!!https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/20140428-183445.jpg"Tudor green" glazeA present for Stephen to say "thanks"!https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/20140428-183414.jpgIsobel and I get medievalIsobel and I, in medieval garbhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/20140428-183352.jpgPeriod TentsThese are period tents. Totally not mine! I wish!2014-08-23T03:46:41+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/07/14/the-great-pantry-caper/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/20140714-095938-35978111.jpgPantry organisation complete!Hey presto, organised!https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/20140714-094933-35373040.jpgNew stockpile locationThe new stockpile locationhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/20140714-094929-35369548.jpgPantry shemozzleMy disorganised pantryhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/20140714-094930-35370383.jpgThe worst of the shelvesThis was the worst of the shelves.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/20140714-094932-35372155.jpgStockpile itemsAll my stockpiled items, extracted from the pantry2014-08-04T04:49:03+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/07/10/eating-less-meat-beef-stew/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20140612-144443.jpgToasting CiabattaToasty Ciabatta curtesy of my apprentice baker friend!https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20140612-144425.jpgBroccoli floretsFresh picked broccoli florets cooked on the side.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20140612-144403.jpgBeef stewHot beef stew, in my largest pot2014-07-10T06:07:14+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/06/17/the-coup-in-the-coop/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20140617-135845-50325186.jpgOur flockThe flock, with curious Cricket investigating.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140311-125846.jpgRose with MatildaThe competition: Matilda, and 'Rose'2014-06-17T04:08:01+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/06/16/home-made-tomato-sauce/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20140616-082959-30599860.jpgTwo bottles of sauceTwo jars of 375 mL sauce. We ate about this much straight away with pasta (five bowls).https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20140612-160521.jpgAfter bakingI baked for 1 hr 20 minutes. It smelt delicious!https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20140612-145035.jpgReady to bakeTomatoes, onion and garlic ready to bake2014-06-17T22:11:40+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/06/12/winter-garden-gallery/2014-06-12T01:28:55+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/05/29/chicken-coop-maintenance/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/20140529-151009.jpgOld waterersOld water containers, now holding chicken layer mash, and crushed eggshellshttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/20140529-150945.jpgFreshly rakedThe floor after raking out. Raven has come to investigate.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/20140529-150917.jpgNest box fastenersThe two blue wood blocks stop the flap flopping open and is impossible for a fox to open, being too far apart.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/20140529-150909.jpgNest boxes with fresh litter2014-05-30T14:59:52+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/05/22/tending-the-flock/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/20140522-094312.jpgCharlie rabbitHere's Charlie playing with some scrunched paper, on the lawnhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/20140522-094248.jpgBald patchesSee the big bald patch? Where is her tail gone?https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/20140522-094145.jpgFeather explosion?Feather explosion?https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/20140522-094129.jpgCricket, cheerful again"Hi mum, watchchya doin'?"https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/20140522-094113.jpgChicken infirmaryCricket installed in the bathroom, with a perch and mirror for company.2014-05-22T22:28:53+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/05/19/home-grown-broccoli-better-than-you-can-imagine/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/20140519-182400.jpgBroccoli as of April 24Broccoli at the end of Aprilhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/20140519-182347.jpgGreen manure bedThe broccoli is at the back, clover at the front.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/20140519-182326.jpgSteamed broccoliColourful steamed broccolihttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/20140519-182222.jpgPerfect filling snackSautéed in butter with pine-nuts. Perfect satisfying snack!2014-05-20T00:33:10+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/05/16/caring-for-wool-nappy-covers/2014-05-16T00:02:35+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/05/13/volunteering-for-fun-and-well-not-profit/2014-05-13T14:13:07+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/05/02/a-random-thought/2014-05-03T02:58:25+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/04/30/credit-cards-and-the-minimum-repayment/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/20140428-182330.jpgMinimum Repayment WarningThis warning appeared on my Credit Card bill2014-04-30T13:53:11+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/04/28/mixed-feelings-sadness-anger-and-guilt/2014-04-28T13:34:25+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/04/24/autumn-in-the-garden/2014-04-25T12:19:09+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/04/09/there-be-ticks-in-them-thar-hills/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/20140409-223201.jpgTick protection gearRain slicker plus ski pants!2014-04-09T19:48:49+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/04/02/healthy-preschool-lunches/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/20140402-103201.jpgBread roll critterhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/20140402-102953.jpgFried rice for Evie (left) and Will (right)I tried some fried rice leftovers, which was *really* quick to pack. The rice came back, and Evie spread hers around preschool.2014-04-02T21:06:23+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/04/01/autumn-garden-random-bits/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140331-224507.jpgNew chicks getting biggerThe new chicks are getting bigger! Here Cricket tries to steal a blade of grass from Charlotte.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140331-224059.jpgVegies growing onThe rainbow chard is starting to get a lot bigger, and in the front there are plenty of Bok Choy seeds germinating to replace the ones we've eaten up.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140331-224035.jpgBroccoli under netPeeking under the net, the broccoli plants are getting much bigger!2014-04-04T03:21:26+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/03/28/make-do-and-mend/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140328-221937.jpgTrimmed patchhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140328-221930.jpgInside viewhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140328-221923.jpgZoomed outView from a more normal viewing distancehttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140328-221915.jpgAll done!Quilted patch completehttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140328-221909.jpgStarting to quiltSeveral rows of running stitch to quilt the patchhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140328-221903.jpgPatch pinned in placeThe patch is pinned behind the hole.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140328-221857.jpgScrap fabric patchScrap sheeting, folded, for a patchhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140328-221850.jpgHole in the kneeMy finger poking into a hole in the knee2014-04-02T03:24:46+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/03/26/bushwalking/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140326-212107.jpgGrass trees in the undergrowthUndergrowth, thick with grass treeshttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140326-210905.jpgView from the lookouthttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140326-210834.jpgBeautiful twisty treeBeautiful twisty treehttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140326-210824.jpgThe side of the peek-a-boo treeThis is the side of the peek-a-boo tree. I hide on the insidehttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140326-210755.jpgBurnt bushBlackened trees with rich regrowthhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140326-210746.jpgGetting aheadhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140326-210734.jpgBush walking2014-03-27T20:52:19+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/03/25/an-aphid-infestation/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140325-074202.jpgBay tree prunedBay tree, prunedhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140325-073615.jpgWashing the leavesWashing the leaves with soapy waterhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140325-073546.jpgSooty black mouldSooty black mould on the tops of the leaves2014-03-27T09:22:21+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/03/24/im-honoured/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/liebster.pngLiebster AwardThe Liebster Award2014-04-04T03:35:30+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/03/21/new-chicks-on-the-block/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140321-151713.jpgCricketCricket, a Gold-laced Wyandottehttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140321-151248.jpgReady to go homeReady to go homehttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140321-151143.jpgBuddies alreadyRaven and Cricket just chilling outhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140321-151134.jpgFive happy hensAll five hens, hanging outhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140321-151005.jpgDust bathingCharlotte bathes in the dust whilst Cricket walks on top of her!https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140321-150932.jpgGetting to know youThe three older hens came straight up to check out the chickshttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140321-150831.jpgLetting the little chicks eatThe older two are letting the little ones eat firsthttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140321-150723.jpgDucks greeting RoseCurious ducks came to say hello to Rosehttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140321-150712.jpgPigging outGotta eat whilst the eating's good!2014-03-24T01:41:56+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/03/19/thinking-outside-the-compost-box/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140319-082551.jpgHarrietHarriet and Matilda happily scratching over scrapshttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140319-082237.jpgCompost bucketThat's a big bucket of waste!2014-03-21T10:49:20+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/03/14/rotating-some-crops/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140314-210232.jpgMorning lightMorning light shafting through the greenhousehttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140314-210153.jpgOur lovely climbing roseWe have a beautiful climbing rose over our garage. It needed a bit of a trim today.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140314-210138.jpgLacewing eggsI noticed some more Lacewing eggs on our balcony when I was pruning the rose.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140314-210119.jpg'Heritage' variety raspberriesThese 'Heritage' raspberry canes are autumn fruiting. They've been producing half a punnet every few days. Yum!https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140314-210104.jpgA tiny Praying MantisI found this little Praying Mantis hiding in the asparagus foliage. What a sweet little creature!https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140314-210058.jpg20140314-210058.jpghttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140314-210050.jpgDelicious bite-sized tomatoesA whole basket of tomato goodies came out of that middle bed, with plenty ripeninghttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140314-210034.jpgPotato trenchesThe trenches are where the potatoes are buried.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140314-210018.jpgBroccoli seedlingsBroccoli seedlings where the tomatoes were growinghttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140304-191058.jpgRaggedy tomatoesThe tomatoes in this bed are starting to look a bit ragged2014-03-21T03:34:18+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/03/13/keep-frozens-fresh-by-blanching/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140313-071102.jpgDrying on a tea towelDry the vegetables on a tea towel or two before freezinghttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140313-071056.jpgAfter blanchingAfter blanching, the celery is greener in colourhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140313-071050.jpgCool quickly in the ice waterCool quickly in the ice waterhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140313-071044.jpgBring back to the boilhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140313-071028.jpgBoil vigorouslyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140313-071023.jpgIced waterhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140313-071015.jpgDiced celery2014-03-13T05:20:30+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/03/11/rooster-or-hen/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140311-125807.jpgRose, pecking milk dropsRose, standing momentarily still!2014-03-12T01:36:36+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/03/11/tips-for-laundering-collared-shirts/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140310-201705.jpgCuffs needing treatmentThese cuffs also need a quick scrubhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140310-201632.jpgScrubbing with a toothbrushRub the dirty area well with the toothbrushhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140310-201609.jpgDirty CollarDirty shirt collar2014-03-14T01:59:07+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/03/04/autumn-garden-gallery/2014-03-04T08:25:12+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/01/24/upcycle-a-sweater-into-a-nappy-cover/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140124-160302.jpg20140124-160302.jpghttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140124-151143.jpg20140124-151143.jpg"Good side" of the cover.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140124-151132.jpgNew wool nappy coverThis is my favourite cover nowhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140124-151118.jpgWool nappy bottomCutest bottom ever!https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140124-151104.jpg20140124-151104.jpgStretching the leg seam over the machine was a tight fit!https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140124-151032.jpg20140124-151032.jpgCuff pinned inside the nappy cover, Right Sides Together.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140124-151020.jpg20140124-151020.jpgSleeve cuffs for leg pieces.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140124-151002.jpg20140124-151002.jpgSide seams sewn with a bit of stretching.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140124-150953.jpg20140124-150953.jpgTraced front pattern.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140124-150742.jpg20140124-150742.jpgTwo nappy covers from one sweater2023-07-15T22:02:16+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/03/03/nappy-leaks-getting-to-the-source/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140302-113702.jpgChinese folded nappyFolded flat nappy - not enough!2014-03-03T08:33:45+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/02/28/orange-infused-vinegar/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140227-134300.jpgVinegar Glass CleanerOrange-scented vinegar as a simple glass cleanerhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140227-134031.jpgInfusing VinegarInfusing the vinegar with orange peel2014-02-27T02:57:30+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/02/26/cleaning-my-sewing-machine/2014-02-26T04:14:48+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/02/24/morning-walk-in-the-garden/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140224-132958.jpgQueensland ArrowrootFoliage from the Queensland Arrowroot. These are growing outside the chicken coop. The ones inside are thoroughly pecked.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140224-132949.jpgPretty Australian NativeAnyone know the name of this bush? Lovely native with very sweet flowers. Just like Snugglepot and Cuddlepie!https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140224-132934.jpgComfreyComfrey is growing under our citrus and ballerina apple trees. We periodically slash this and use for fertiliser.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140224-132926.jpgTahitian limesThe Tahitian limes are doing very nicelyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140224-132913.jpgBallerina applesNew apples forming on our ballerina apple trees. Huh? Yay!https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140224-132906.jpgBok ChoyBok Choy coming along nicelyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140224-132900.jpgLucerne seedlingsLucerne looks very different to other seedlingshttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140224-132852.jpgGreenhouse seedlingsA mix of seedlings in the greenhouse: tomato and broccoli, I think.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140224-132844.jpgBorage seedlingA healthy borage seedlinghttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140224-132835.jpgBroccoli SeedlingsBroccoli seedlings from our own seed!2014-02-25T19:42:25+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/02/22/shameless-brag-giraffe-cake/2014-02-22T07:19:36+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/02/21/birthday-duffle-bag/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/duffle-bag-label.jpgDuffle bag labelLabel up near the zip, so she can show off her "exclusive" design to her friends ;)https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140221-215549.jpgContact Print DesignI've left a channel for the handle anchors between the contact prints, but you get the idea ...https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140221-215540.jpgReversible strapsThese straps look brilliant no matter how they flop around.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140221-213405.jpgElasticised pocketElasticised pockethttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140221-213321.jpgSpiral quiltingThe spiral quilting was easy to start on the firm denim fabric.2014-02-22T22:10:31+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/02/18/collecting-broccoli-seeds/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140218-182144.jpgCaterpillars on broccoliCaterpillars going nuts for greens2014-02-19T01:08:46+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/02/13/tutorial-windows-quilt-top/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140213-130223.jpgShonky diagonals diagramI didn't want to have an obvious diagonal line of seams in my sashing.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140213-125849.jpgSashing seam on a rowThe seam falls just to the right of the vertical on this row.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140213-125829.jpgPieced sashingShortcut sashing: piecing a long strip made it quick to cut and add sashing.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140213-125702.jpgGrey sashing at leftGrey sashing added to the left of the block.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140213-125801.jpgRows of blocksRows of blocks joined uphttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140213-125735.jpgDouble check the layoutDouble checking the layout with the intended batting.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140213-125453.jpgThree pieced squaresThree squares pieced vertically.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140213-125335.jpgThree squares makes two blocksThree squares sewn vertically can be cut to make two finished blocks.2014-02-13T02:38:10+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/01/17/draining-yoghurt-for-extra-yum/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140117-125107.jpg20140117-125107.jpg4. Stick the whey and yoghurt in the fridgehttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140117-125042.jpg20140117-125042.jpg1. Suspend yoghurt over a bowl2014-02-12T10:35:42+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/02/12/tutorial-making-yoghurt-with-fresh-milk/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140212-122847.jpgAdding Yoghurt CultureAdding powdered yoghurt culturehttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140212-122749.jpgRemoving milk skinOnce cool, I remove the skin from the milkhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140212-122720.jpgHeating milk in microwaveHeating the milk in the microwave2014-02-12T12:06:40+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/02/11/eat-anytime-snacks/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140211-165446.jpgBread Roll CreatureMaking lunch amusing with some olive goggly eyes!2014-02-11T06:01:14+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/02/10/flowers-and-seeds-and-foliage-oh-my/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140210-084713.jpgSeeding Broccoli PlantSeeding Broccoli planthttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140210-084659.jpgAphids on BroccoliAphids on old Broccoli stemshttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140210-084625.jpgMale Pumpkin FlowerAnts crawling in the pumpkin flowershttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140210-084616.jpgBasil FloweringBasil flowering and beginning to set seedhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140210-084607.jpgLeek Flowerhead finishedThe Leek flowers are spent and the seed is forminghttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140210-084543.jpgEggs on LeavesLacewing eggs under a leafhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140210-084557.jpgCompost PumpkinPumpkin vine establishing next to our compost bin!https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140210-084503.jpg20140210-084503.jpghttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140210-084451.jpg20140210-084451.jpg2014-02-11T21:26:20+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/02/07/welcome/2014-02-09T10:41:59+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/02/04/garden-wanderings/2014-02-04T01:20:36+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/02/03/quilting-with-recycled-fabrics/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140202-094908.jpg20140202-094908.jpgAssorted recycled fabrics, and some gift fat quartershttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140202-094846.jpgFinished "Windows" quilt topFinished quilt top, all rows seamed together.2014-02-04T05:11:22+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/01/31/shop-frugally-shop-rarely/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140131-134509.jpgInside the fridgeGot Milk?https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140131-134527.jpgPantry suppliesA peek inside my pantry.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140131-134518.jpgKitchen trolley stockpileStill have most of that popcorn!https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140131-134458.jpgStockpile above fridgeBaked beans still in their tray.2014-02-02T22:03:30+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/01/30/beans-beans-the-magical-fruit/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140130-135338.jpg20140130-135338.jpgHelping hands make quiet work!https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140130-135327.jpg20140130-135327.jpgFresh and Dry Beans, and empty pods!https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140130-135248.jpg20140130-135248.jpghttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140130-135257.jpg20140130-135257.jpgSprouting and mouldy beanshttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140130-135231.jpg20140130-135231.jpgFresh Beans vs. Dried2014-01-30T03:51:59+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/01/29/have-you-tried-polenta/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140129-213316.jpg20140129-213316.jpgPolenta in a muffin pan!https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140129-213337.jpg20140129-213337.jpgDinner! Polenta with Rosemary Dijon Mushroom sauce.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140129-213325.jpg20140129-213325.jpgGently frying polenta in butter2014-01-30T09:10:55+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/01/28/orchard-upgrade-wip/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140128-123141.jpg20140128-123141.jpgEspalier apple with ripening fruithttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140128-123046.jpg20140128-123046.jpgNext section almost done ...https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140128-123103.jpg20140128-123103.jpg... and completed.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140128-123002.jpg20140128-123002.jpgStephen hoed the grass up in the back section for seed.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140128-123020.jpg20140128-123020.jpgSaddles to secure the pipe.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140128-122949.jpg20140128-122949.jpgThe prototype arch was very successful.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140128-122547.jpg20140128-122547.jpgStephen installing another arch with me supposedly assisting.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140128-122528.jpg20140128-122528.jpg2014-01-28T07:45:57+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/01/22/weaving-a-special-gift/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140122-163338.jpg20140122-163338.jpghttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_0331.jpgIMG_0331Warp sample on the tapestry frame.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140122-155546.jpg20140122-155546.jpg2014-01-22T06:10:38+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/01/21/wild-goose-chase-quilt/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140121-145036.jpg20140121-145036.jpghttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140121-145027.jpg20140121-145027.jpgConcept signature blockshttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140121-141019.jpg20140121-141019.jpghttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140121-141013.jpg20140121-141013.jpghttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140121-141004.jpg20140121-141004.jpgSigned appliqué leaveshttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140121-140955.jpg20140121-140955.jpghttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140121-135556.jpg20140121-135556.jpgTrimmed blockshttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140121-135540.jpgWild goose chase wedding quilt top2014-01-21T04:02:01+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/01/20/chicken-coop-upgrade/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140120-205136.jpg20140120-205136.jpghttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140120-205126.jpg20140120-205126.jpghttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140120-204517.jpg20140120-204517.jpghttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140120-204503.jpg20140120-204503.jpgThe finished bed.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140120-204415.jpg20140120-204415.jpgHarriet is going clucky.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140120-204358.jpg20140120-204358.jpg2014-01-20T11:59:40+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/01/19/going-to-seed/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140119-122430.jpg20140119-122430.jpghttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140119-122354.jpg20140119-122354.jpgParsnip flowers unfurlinghttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140119-122339.jpg20140119-122339.jpgFlowering celeryhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140119-122333.jpg20140119-122333.jpgCelery seedhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140119-122324.jpg20140119-122324.jpgParsley flowers are very subtlehttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140119-122317.jpg20140119-122317.jpgParsley seedshttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140119-122304.jpg20140119-122304.jpghttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140119-122253.jpg20140119-122253.jpgFlowering Parsnip2014-01-19T04:47:26+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/01/18/new-ironing-board-cover/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140117-161913.jpg20140117-161913.jpghttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140117-161905.jpg20140117-161905.jpgMakeshift cover from nappies!https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140117-161855.jpg20140117-161855.jpgUsing old cover as a templatehttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140117-161848.jpg20140117-161848.jpgBefore ..https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140117-161833.jpg20140117-161833.jpg2014-01-18T02:11:36+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/01/16/a-simple-dinner/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140116-211316.jpg20140116-211316.jpghttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140116-210753.jpg20140116-210753.jpghttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140116-210703.jpg20140116-210703.jpghttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140116-210652.jpg20140116-210652.jpghttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140116-210630.jpg20140116-210630.jpg2014-01-16T11:09:18+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/01/14/tutorial-pillowcase-seam-repair/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140114-150445.jpg20140114-150445.jpghttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140114-142122.jpg20140114-142122.jpghttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140114-142103.jpg20140114-142103.jpghttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140114-142051.jpg20140114-142051.jpghttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140114-142042.jpg20140114-142042.jpg2014-01-15T02:10:02+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/01/15/cloth-nappy-system/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140115-113154.jpg20140115-113154.jpghttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140115-103450.jpg20140115-103450.jpghttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140115-103431.jpg20140115-103431.jpg2014-01-15T00:42:02+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/01/13/native-frangipani-seeds/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140113-123638.jpg20140113-123638.jpghttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140113-122922.jpg20140113-122922.jpg2014-01-13T02:02:45+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/01/12/some-new-girls-for-our-flock/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_2027.jpgIMG_2027Rose, perchinghttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_2024.jpgIMG_2024https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_2014.jpgIMG_2014Matilda, in the coop doorwayhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_2022.jpgIMG_2022Matilda checks out the orchard.https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_2018.jpgIMG_2018"You want to do WHAT?"2014-01-12T08:39:57+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.com/2014/01/12/handmade-christmas-2013/https://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1801.jpgIMG_1801My eldest niece, Kimmy, scored this baghttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1932.jpgIMG_1932William's bird cape and maskhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1861.jpgIMG_1861Supercape and cuffs for my nephew, Danielhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1846.jpgIMG_1846Inside Isobel's needle book, showing scissor keeper and pockets for doodadshttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1844.jpgIMG_1844Isobel's pincushion and needle bookhttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_0192.jpgIMG_0192Isobel's door quilthttps://simplecraftylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_0191.jpgIMG_0191Lap quilt for Evie2014-02-02T21:10:24+00:00monthlyhttps://simplecraftylife.comdaily1.02025-11-15T23:01:53+00:00