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box of socks; the October edition

01/11/201902/11/2019 Carolynknitting4 Comments on box of socks; the October edition

I meant to post this yesterday, however I’m … ok I’m NOT going to complain about being busy.  The dreaded B word.  It’s annoying.  Sorry! However, ta da!  I finished these socks during my holiday away in the US with…

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…getting a Brazilian…

04/06/201706/06/2017 Carolynsewing28 Comments on …getting a Brazilian…

Olá! Soooo, I mentioned my brother’s BIG birthday? well to go with it he had a BIG birthday bash! with a Brazilian theme.  I stupidly procrastinated about my costume, ended up going shopping for fabric the day before the party and…

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the Zora Queen Rutela

26/03/201726/03/2017 Carolynsewing37 Comments on the Zora Queen Rutela

OK, I’ve done some pretty involved and intensive projects in my time, in fact more often than not, lately! and this one definitely ticks that box too. Quite a few months ago, Cassie mentioned that she wanted us to go to ComicCon…

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something 80’s

24/07/201627/07/2016 Carolynfashion, sewing17 Comments on something 80’s

So; like, we were going to this 80’s themed party, and, like, EVERYONE in this particular group always dresses up to the max!  Not dressing the part would be heinous!  and of course I had to be fully self-made, ‘cos of my…

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a passing housewife

14/05/201622/05/2016 Carolynsewing33 Comments on a passing housewife

What am I?  I am a passing housewife!!! Hehehe just to explain, Izumi Curtis is a character from my favourite Japanese anime Fullmetal Alchemist.  She always introduces herself as just a passing housewife, and so is the character I can relate to…

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Lucy Heartfilia

02/04/201613/04/2016 Carolynsewing20 Comments on Lucy Heartfilia

Who is this??  I barely recognise my daughter in her fabulous cosplay outfit!  For ComicCon this year, Cassie decided she wanted to go as Lucy Heartfilia, from Fairy Tail; the anime/manga conceived by Hiro Mashima.  And she has been busy busy…

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Magicka robe

22/06/201415/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized21 Comments on Magicka robe

Have you heard of Magicka? That’s OK, I hadn’t either until less than a week ago.  Now I consider myself an expert, at least on the attire.  This weekend is Supanova weekend in Perth and Sam wanted a Magicka robe.…

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the paper doll project

22/07/201315/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized12 Comments on the paper doll project

(I’ve pledged to wear only clothes handmade by me this year and to sketch my daily outfits in my Fashionary.  I’m calling this the paper doll project) 4th-9th July from left: mustard dress, f-leather jacket, black tights, hand-knit socks mossy…

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