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And also right a bit – we’ve finally got the key to our new home in a beautiful dale in Yorkshire, so all things crafty has been put on hold until the new year, although I’m still managing some creativity in the form of making curtains! Before the move was on the cards, I’d started…
This time of year always calls to mind that back to school feeling; fresh starts and crisps mornings – a new year of sorts. New in a number of ways for me personally this year, as we start to pack up our home for a move even further into the countryside. We’ve also just returned…
With the hot weather, the fruits of my labours at the allotment have arrived early this year, and when I haven’t been harvesting I’ve been watering! I took some time out to enjoy The Magpies Festival earlier in the month, which inspired a bunting take on fairy lights. It was difficult to choose the colour…
How quickly summer seems to be passing this year! I think it’s largely to do with the endless sunny days we are having. I hope you’ve managed to make the most of the season so far. I’ve spend time in the garden finishing my Flower Power Cardi, featuring 3D flowers down the spine and some…
This season in the flower garden is all about the roses, and my limited edition seasonal earrings are now available from my shop in a range of two sizes and six colours only – grab them while you can! I’ve been spending long days at the allotment, which is churning out a steady stream of…
It’s here! – the one-of-a-kind Granny Square Bag featured above is ready and available via my Etsy shop: blink and you’ll miss it! It took many hours and a LOT of yarn, so I very much doubt I will be making any more…yet! (I’ll be quite happy to keep it if it doesn’t sell, which…
It’s been a busy week here at Something Crafted HQ, despite numerous opportunities to distract myself with the garden, watering and getting my allotment underway for the season, not to mention a lot of crocheting, I’m finally focussing on getting all my spring and summer range in my Etsy Shop and online just in time…
Welcome to my very first blog post! I’ve finally stopped procrastinating and quit the day job to focus on my love of crafting. Something Crafted combines my love for drawing, crochet and the great outdoors, offering pet portrait commissions alongside bespoke and limited edition crocheted items for outdoor and festival living. OK, not the most…