DIY Chain and Coin Pearl Necklace
Today I’m wearing this necklace. I made it before I left for Hungary. I actually wanted to take it with me, but at the last minute I jettisoned things from my…
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How to Frame Hungarian Embroidery or Doily for a Modern Look
Let me show you how to frame Hungarian embroidery – or how to frame an embroidered piece or even a crocheted doily – for a modern look. Back in February…
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Pillow Talk
You might have noticed on the updated House Tour (or this post) that our sofa has new pillows, courtesy of Mom. She had sewn one awhile back but recently finished the other two. I…
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New Pottery Show & Tell
You might not remember, but ages ago I blogged about Shane Norrie’s pottery. It was back in my “early” days of blogging (i.e. embarassingly awkward, completely un-read posts), but he spotted…
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How to String Beads, Add a Clasp, and Use a Set of Crimp Pliers (Plus a DIY Beaded Bracelet Project)
The blogger behind Twelve Months Poems asked an excellent question regarding the felted wool necklace I made: how did I string the beads? For anyone who is curious, here is…
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DIY Earrings
Because I’m not dans le (in the) townhouse right now, I have been forced to abandon home-related projects temporarily. But idle hands make me fidgety, so I whipped up some jewellery…
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