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box of socks, April edition

28/04/2019 Carolynknitting, Uncategorized9 Comments on box of socks, April edition

Hmmmm, I wonder; what could’ve been the inspiration behind my new socks.  Could it be… cherry blossom??  Yes I totally have pink on the brain right now… apologies for my current obsession, though I have to admit that actually I…

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fabric and yarn shopping in Japan, another guide

25/04/201925/04/2019 CarolynUncategorized17 Comments on fabric and yarn shopping in Japan, another guide

So this is my third fabric shopping guide for Japan?!  because every time we go I discover wonderful, new-to-me fabric and wool stores.  Japan has a truly impressive abundance of the most amazing stores for sewing and knitting related shopping,…

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a cheerful dress

11/03/201911/03/2019 Carolynknitting, Uncategorized11 Comments on a cheerful dress

New dress!  And, how gorgeous is this cheerfully splashy fabric?!!!  Ohmigosh, but I love it so much!  You cannot possibly be sad whilst wearing this stuff.  The very instant I saw it I was just like, YES.  MUST HAVE. SO!…

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jasika blazer

02/03/201902/03/2019 Carolynsewing, Uncategorized22 Comments on jasika blazer

Remember in my 2018 end of year round-up I mentioned briefly I had made a Big Thing?  Well this is it! A tailored blazer… this is the Jasika blazer, the newest design by Heather of Closet Case patterns. Well, what…

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lilac sandals

24/02/201924/02/2019 Carolynshoes, Uncategorized13 Comments on lilac sandals

I’ve made some new shoes!!  the easy way… by doing a workshop!  😉 Lisa of the Shoe Camaraderie came back to Perth to host more shoemaking days, which of course is rather wonderful news for an avid shoe-lover/maker like me!!…

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box of socks, January edition

31/01/2019 Carolynknitting, Uncategorized15 Comments on box of socks, January edition

It’s completely bizarre to be donning a pair of socks on a stifling hot day of 35C, which indeedy yes it is today, but I absolutely must! since I promised myself I’d knit a pair of socks for each month…

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a celestial dress, and some other things

26/01/201926/01/2019 Carolynsewing, Uncategorized7 Comments on a celestial dress, and some other things

So, I made a dress… or something?!  I’m not 100% sure about this one.  Is it a dress? or a nightie? or maybe a choirboy/celestial angel robe?  The jury is out! One thing I am sure of is that it’s…

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unicorn

15/01/201915/01/2019 Carolynsewing, Uncategorized10 Comments on unicorn

So I’m knee deep in wedding-dress biz, which I LOVE, of course! but I took a little time out just to make something fripperous and frivolous and quick and easy, just for me.  Think of this as like a tiny serve of…

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