Reorganisation
I’ve been undergoing reorganisation 💪 It started with addressing the core values 📜😄, with the result of me re-painting my bedroom from...
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Sonya Vengrova
Whimsical art dolls and mixed media sculptures
- Jan 6, 2015
Pfaff Varimatic 6091 needle adjustment
My Pfaff Varimatic 6091 (aka Pfaff Stretch and Jeans) had the needle slightly off centre for a long time. This had not been an issue...
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- Dec 30, 2014
Minimalist sewing machine cover
My faithful Pfaff Stretch and Jeans (or Varimatic 6091) needed a new cover. That’s because I’ve been moving my sewing station from one...
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- Dec 23, 2014
Crochet wrist warmers
I’ve been wanting to make gloves for myself for a long time. Unfortunately, I cannot knit properly, so it had to be crochet. Crochet,...
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- Dec 16, 2014
19th century style doll in progress
I had an embroidered floral piece of fabric, which was just asking to become a 19th century-style dress. I couldn’t decide, whether it...
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- Oct 26, 2014
Vintage-look e-reader cover
Having served faithfully for almost four years, this summer my Kindle has given up. I very quickly received a replacement as an early...
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- Oct 22, 2014
Crochet cowl scarf
During summer, one of the children’s projects involved yarn, so I allowed them to look in my stash. Then one thing led to another: the...
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- Jul 23, 2014
Bathrobe upcycle project – teddy bear bathrobe
When I took apart my old bathrobe to dye, the places where the pockets have been were still very visible. Also, after dying, it turned...
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- Jul 16, 2014
Bathrobe upcycle project – quick towel
I had a towelling bathrobe, which got worn out at the collar, but had loads of good towelling fabric left in it. It was too much just to...
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- Jul 13, 2014
Blackcurrant
This year we had a good crop of blackcurrant – 750 grams, to be precise 🙂 Unfortunately, it’s very sour, so it doesn’t get eaten… After...
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- Jun 30, 2014
Hoffman Challenge doll finished!
At last! The idea of a Chinese Circus art doll transformed somewhat into a dainty lady with an umbrella and a butterfly on her hand....
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- Jun 23, 2014
Cloth doll exhibition
The Warwickshire Open Studios is getting nearer! And I still have not properly organized myself… But at least the poster is done: Here...
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- Jun 20, 2014
Birthday badge
It was our big little girl 8th birthday recently. She wanted a birthday badge, and we decided to make one ourselves. Here is the original...
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- Jun 15, 2014
Hoffman Challenge 2014 doll
It’s time to seriously get to work on the Hoffman Challenge doll. Just to explain: Hoffman is a Californian company that makes beautiful...
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- Jun 5, 2014
Warwickshire Open Studios Summer Event 2014 opening night
Having no reputation to worry about, this year I decided to sign up for the Warwickshire Open Studios Summer Event. In preparation for...
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- May 28, 2014
Doll-making
Almost two years passed since the last post… During this time, my accessory-making developed into art doll-making, and so the blog is...
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- Nov 30, 2012
Green crochet scarf and brooch
Here is the scarf! It wasn’t difficult at all, actually. I remember thinking when I was a student that I would never ever have the...
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- Nov 13, 2012
Style: Art Deco black cat
One of the advices that I keep coming across when reading about selling crafts is this: make the shop consistent, develop a recognizable...
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- Nov 10, 2012
Crochet net scarf in making
Recently I found myself drowning in crafts supplies. Even trying to be super-organized doesn’t help – not that I manage that very well...
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- Nov 9, 2012
Inspiration: Irish lace
When visiting Ireland in summer, we stumbled upon a small museum of lace in Kenmare, “Kenmare Lace and Design Centre”. With me being a...
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