tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4570312767610756622024-03-14T18:42:28.920+11:00Copper PatchCopper Patchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09115120991507986853noreply@blogger.comBlogger244125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457031276761075662.post-13580285417241900712015-01-23T21:37:00.000+11:002015-01-23T21:38:02.992+11:0012, 12 and 12 in Twelve<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What the heck am I on about?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm hoping to have twelve quilty, twelve sewy and twelve knitty finishes in twelve months.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My aim is finish up some UFO's as well as start AND finish some new things each month.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm not going to be overly strict with myself, I'm just aiming to get things done. For example I have about four quilts that just need the binding sewn down - I'm only going to count them as one finish as they were nearly finished last year. Each new clothing sewing pattern will be one finish - eg if I make three pairs of pyjama pants like I did today, it's just one finish, not three.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wish me luck and feel free to join me!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I really want to make a dent in my clothes fabric and pattern stash. I seem to be very good at buying the fabric and even better at buying the patterns but not so good at actually sewing some clothes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I needed a break from the Swoon quilt - I made a few frustratingly stupid mistakes yesterday so I decided the universe was trying to tell me something so I put it aside and got out my kids PJ pants TNT pattern, the 'Snug as a Bug' pattern by Make it Perfect.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I made a pair of shark PJ shorts for Harvey - all sharks are called Bruce the Shark in our family so these will be his Bruce the Shark jarmies. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lachy got some long foxy pants. The majority of his clothes are hand-me-downs as the boys are born at the same time of year, all of Harvey's old clothes are the right size in the right season. Even though he has heaps of jarmies, I figured I should still make some just for him.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I also made some Bruce the Shark PJ pants for my nephew. He too will be enjoying many hand-me-downs pre worn by my boys so he definitely deserves some new duds too.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Due to being a somewhat selfish sewist, I have also been making for me.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I made my first 'Saltspring' dress, a pattern by <a href="http://sewaholic.net/">Sewahaloic</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Like most people who have made this dress before me, I didn't bother with the zip in the back.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's really pretty and feels lovely and swishy to wear. It's a cotton voile from Spotlight and lined with some plain black voile. I accidentally ripped one of the back straps when wearing it yesterday but it won't stay on the mending pile for long because I love it and want to wear it again.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So much so....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That I made a short version.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Once again some Spotty voile. This time I just self-lined it as it can be a bit see through.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I went a size down from my first one and made the lining shorter so it's less blousey.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It almost seems like I know what I'm talking about with this clothes sewing malarkey.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I don't.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I do enjoy reading sewing blogs and sewing pattern reviews and I feel like I am learning heaps which hopefully help avoid some novice mistakes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As for my knitting...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> I knitted the sleeves on this little number.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's far from perfect as I decided to alter the pattern and when I started it I knew at lot less than I do now. Anyway, I'll stash it for a while...just in case...or gift it to a tall baby with a thin neck.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I should have a few more finishes before the end of the month so I am definitely on track for my goal but then again, it's early days.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Emails were bouncing back but I think I've managed to fix it - if not, thanks for reading and commenting, it's good to be back!!</span><br />
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Copper Patchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09115120991507986853noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457031276761075662.post-22616095821918691522015-01-06T19:02:00.000+11:002015-01-06T19:02:00.294+11:00Bikinis and cardigans<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I've continued on with my knitting and am definitely getting better and quicker and of course making lots of mistakes and learning as I go.</div>
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On a whim I decided I wanted a long, squish cardy and I had some gorgeous raspberry coloured wool/bamboo yarn that needed to be knit.</div>
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So began the 'bikini Cardy'.</div>
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Although the idea of a big cardy and a tiny bikini doesn't necessarily make much sense the cardigan pattern did, so I took the plunge (sorry for the pun). I only had about 3/4's of the amount of yarn that the pattern called for so I was never going to make it as long as the pattern. </div>
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Done. Well sort of, it still needs buttons but I've worn it several times without them. Fortunately, although it is summer and today is 40 degrees Celsius, I have had cause to wear it several times lately as we've had a few cold snaps.</div>
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As soon as the Bikini Cardy was off the needles I started my first ever sock. Since this pic I have turned the heal but I've stalled, becoming distracted with the next project. </div>
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A coat/cardy, the 'Moonshine Cardy' which I'm knitting with Bendigo Woollen Mills 'Stellar' 50/50 wool/bamboo. </div>
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So you don't think I've completely gone over to the yarny dark side - the last few weeks of 2014 saw me itching to sew but I was reluctant to start something new. Well, I wasn't reluctant, I really wanted to start something new but I decided to be sensible and try and get some things finished.</div>
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So the 'Swoon' quilt saw the light of day. I completed the block on the bottom left and have since done another and cut two more.</div>
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In order to keep myselve on track with my sewing and maybe, just maybe get through some UFO's and be a finisher rather than a starter with a nasty case of Startitis, I thought I'd set myself a challenge in 2015.</div>
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More to come...</div>
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Abbe</div>
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HOUSTON BABY!</div>
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Of course the ultimate destination was the International Quilt Festival in Houston, Texas.</div>
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We arrived a few days before the quilt festival started so that we could go to some luncheons and enjoy some classes.</div>
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The class I was most excited about was the 'Longarm Quilting - Maybes, Gonna be's and Wanna be's' with Linda Taylor.</div>
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The stars and loops was my first attempt with the pantograph pattern on the machine. I'd love to claim the border print but that was pre-done for us and we then quilted a ballerina. It was great fun to get the chance to use the Gammil Longarm but I didn't manage to fit one in my suitcase to bring home. </div>
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Other than the massive market hall at the George R. Brown Convention Centre, there was the quilt displays.</div>
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We saw some amazing and awe inspiring quilts. </div>
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The following are a tiny example of all we saw...</div>
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Of course I managed to spend a bit over the four days at the show.</div>
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I extended my foxy fabric collection - </div>
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It's not the greatest photo but that giant pile of stuff on the table is what I brought home.</div>
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Some were gifts but most was for little old me! </div>
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Some cultural delights to take home to share. </div>
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And not one, but two pairs of cowgirl boots</div>
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When I got home, I was greeted by Harvey holding this sign at the airport </div>
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And then another tasty Mr CP cake creation. </div>
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I missed the boys and of course Mr CP and feel very, very lucky that I was able to take the time away and fulfill a dream with my aunt. </div>
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We had a wonderful trip together and we're still speaking after spending 24/7 with each other!</div>
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After such an inspiring and quilt-filled few weeks -There's so much to sew!!!</div>
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In October 2014 I was lucky enough to to fulfill a big dream.</div>
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My aunt and I travelled to the U.S. on the quiltiest of holidays.</div>
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First stop on our itinerary was Paducah, Kentucky.</div>
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Paducah is known for its quilt festival in Spring but for the rest of the year it doesn't get a lot of tourists. When we told people we were from Australia we usually got the response of "what the heck are you doing in Paducah?!?!?!"</div>
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Pretty buildings like this downtown are a good start.</div>
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The National Quilt Museum was our ultimate destination.</div>
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We got to see an amazing collection of quilts but of course couldn't take pictures inside. </div>
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The second reason of going to Paducah and if I'm honest, one of things I was most looking forward to on the whole trip was visiting the Hancocks of Paducah fabric shop.</div>
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It was amazing.</div>
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I was somewhat restrained and in hindsight, shouldn't have been but luggage weight was always on our minds. </div>
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From Paducah we flew to Washington DC where we played tourist...</div>
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We walked and walked around the city, enjoying the sights - so many landmarks and buildings that we've seen in movies and TV shows.</div>
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From DC we caught a train to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, an area heavily populated by the Amish.</div>
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As you can see, it's not hard to buy a quilt in Lancaster.</div>
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We spent the day shopping in the towns of 'Bird in Hand' and 'Intercourse' and then an at a farm, having dinner with an Amish family.</div>
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Copper Patchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09115120991507986853noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457031276761075662.post-39787600748627929642015-01-02T12:54:00.000+11:002015-01-02T12:54:16.868+11:00I think I might get back to this blogging shindig<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm hoping to get back to blogging, I miss having a document of all I have made.<br />
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I've been crafting aplenty in my absence but for the most part my life is full of my boys.<br />
Lachy is finally in his big boy bed as of last night.</div>
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Not that he sleeps all that much....</div>
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We had a long bout of gastro. Unfortunately I got my turn on Christmas Day :(</div>
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And my wee boys partied hard. </div>
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But Lachy knows to sleep with one eye open - always a good idea when you're the youngest. </div>
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Last weekend I came down with a yucky cold. I haven't felt that awful for a long time.</div>
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I figured some quiet knitting time would heal me.</div>
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Turns out it was a good decision as I got worse and spent two days in bed.</div>
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Look! I've made a very cropped sleeveless cardy which will eventually (hopefully not too far away) become a long, long-sleeved cardy.</div>
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I'm making <a href="http://tincanknits.com/pattern-SC-harvest.html">Harvest</a> by <a href="http://www.tincanknits.com/">Tin Can Knits</a> and I'm loving it.</div>
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There was a fair bit of frustration until I got the hang on the raglan increases but considering a week and a half ago I didn't really know what a raglan increase was....I'm stoked.</div>
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My arms were getting a little tired as the Harvest cardy is getting a little heavy so I decided to give up on my 'one project at a time' (foolish) dream.</div>
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This is a <a href="http://www.tikkiknits.com/4/post/2014/04/non-mystery-kal-part-one.html">non mystery knit along</a> (KAL), designed by Georgie Hallam of <a href="http://www.tikkiknits.com/blog.html">tikki knits</a>.</div>
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I awaiting the next 'clue' so I thought I'd cast on another in the meantime. There's a few babies to be born at the end of winter and I feel like small knits allow me to get a feel of what I like to do/knit while getting a handmade gift at the same time. </div>
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Because it's so helpful when they pull the computer cord out, tug the crochet off the table, try and unzip the craft bag....Lucky he's cute!</div>
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With some help from <a href="http://narioka.blogspot.com/">Narioka</a>'s lovely mum Helen, and some advice along the way from my Aunty Pam, I managed to knit my first jumper.</div>
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It's Bendigo Woollen Mills 4Ply 100% cotton. I only did the striped on the front as I didn't want the stress of trying to match up stripes. It seemed to get the tick of approval.</div>
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Since I finished my first crochet blanket and Lachy's jumper, I figured I could start a new one. </div>
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Since I'm making Harvey a Granny Stripe blanket, I thought I would make Lachy a Giant Granny Square. This is made from Bendigo Woollen Mills 'Luxury' 100% Wool.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One is definitely not a lonely number around here - </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As a surprise for the little boys and their Poppi who also had a birthday, we visited the <a href="http://melbournestar.com/">Melbourne Star Observation Wheel</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It was an exhausting few weeks - in the midst of all the birthday craziness I went back to work and we had an offer accepted on a house. We find out this week if the clan is on the move.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's a bugger to blog on the IPad and it seems such a pain to get the laptop out. Maybe I just need to shut up and do it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Anyway, since my last post, I had a weekend at <a href="http://theretreatwoodend.com.au/">The Retreat </a>(perks of being an owner). As usual I didn't get anywhere near as much done as I had planned but I still managed some finishes. Since then, home has been madness and I only just got a chance to unpack and tidy the sewing cave - it was looking like there been some sort of fabricy yarn explosion.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I got two robot quilts cut out for the boys.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And one little helper had his first play with an IPad care of '<a href="http://stopthatowl.blogspot.com/">Aunty Bron</a>'. He was loving it.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Unfortunately I've now decided it's too small for the intended recipient so I'll set it aside and ponder what to make instead....lucky I've got lots of other fabric to choose from!!</span></div>
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I've completed the four week crochet class.</div>
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This one is a little something that began in error but has turned into a very pretty design.</div>
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<br />Copper Patchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09115120991507986853noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457031276761075662.post-9448363368930995242014-02-14T17:00:00.000+11:002014-02-14T17:00:02.879+11:00Presence <br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm having a bit of trouble deciding on my Internet presence and in particular, the Internet presence of my kids. I've introduced them through the blog, I've used their names, and of course their pictures. I feel like they have some lovely cyber aunts, who go out of their way to ask how they are. It's wonderful, it's kind and I really appreciate it but....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Is it a bit rich that in a few (well, quite a few, I hope) years to ask them to consider their Internet presence when I have actually made one for them already?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I absolutely adore my boys. I, of course think they are the cutest, funniest, most fabulous children that have ever been born - I'm their mum, how could they not be top notch? But, do I need to brag online in order to appreciate them in all their glory?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I decided that I need some practical, formal instruction so I recently signed up to do a short course for knitting and crochet. It's so exciting to do a little something for me before I go back to work after my maternity leave. I've been to one class and is what I've 'mastered' so far.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I realised that I haven't really spoken about <a href="http://www.theretreatwoodend.com.au/Accommodation.html">The Retreat</a> for ages and I'm happy to say it's because it is soooo busy! I've just had a nice break, as December/January is our quieter time. I am refreshed and ready for the influx of guests between now and next December.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We did have a few groups over New Years and January, mostly families, utilising the five bedrooms to bring the generations together and celebrate. Keep The Retreat in mind for a family jaunt.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What's news at The Retreat in 2014?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We are constantly making improvements to make your stay as pleasant as possible. Recently, we had a big split system installed in the studio so now there is THREE kinds of heating - you're never going to get cold in there, and of course cooling for the hotter times.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have two new full length mirrors which will come in handy for the seamstresses at the house.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are new fly screens and a screen door on the studio to help with airflow.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We also have had our fences repaired and looking great.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are still several weekends and lots of mid-week dates available. Check out the <a href="http://www.theretreatwoodend.com.au/Availability_2014.html">calendar</a> and see if you can find something to suit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Mention this blog post to get a 10% discount on any booking made before 28th February, 2014.</span></div>
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<br />Copper Patchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09115120991507986853noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457031276761075662.post-81055336699298975982014-02-03T19:35:00.001+11:002014-02-03T19:51:23.339+11:00She said it allI just read <a href="http://www.narioka.blogspot.com/">Jules</a>' blog post and it really did say it all. Lots of things get in the way of my blogging but I like it so I'm going to do it when I can and I'm going to do it my way.<br />
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The red dres: McCall's 3856, tweaked and improved upon the <a href="http://copperpatch.blogspot.com.au/2014/01/pre-christmas-loony.html">sack</a>.</div>
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Copper Patchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09115120991507986853noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457031276761075662.post-40972024042691761802014-01-13T22:11:00.001+11:002014-01-13T22:11:28.839+11:00How much can a koala bear?<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We just had a long weekend visiting my dad. The boys love visiting Poppie, there's always lots of fun and the kind of spoiling that one expects from a grandparent to his grandchildren. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">There are also lots of discussions and important questions, such as why? And sometimes why? And often why?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Can you tell we're at the why stage?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-OJZPC9A-N9Q/UtPJnix4sHI/AAAAAAAACBk/p-zd-AaHNNk/s640/blogger-image-1310446481.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-OJZPC9A-N9Q/UtPJnix4sHI/AAAAAAAACBk/p-zd-AaHNNk/s640/blogger-image-1310446481.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-RyHN2oUfdP0/UtPJr0epbeI/AAAAAAAACB0/OvzhrHLI6PU/s640/blogger-image--1890763319.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-RyHN2oUfdP0/UtPJr0epbeI/AAAAAAAACB0/OvzhrHLI6PU/s640/blogger-image--1890763319.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">On Saturday we went on an adventure to Raymond Island - a quick ferry ride over and then we started on the koala walk. Both Dad and I were a bit skeptical about how many koalas we would see. It turned out our skepticism was being watched by not one, but two koalas. Not that they were paying that much attention, drunken sloths!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-wvYOnL-UZWw/UtPJmJvE8iI/AAAAAAAACBc/2AaDMSJV3sw/s640/blogger-image--1753447970.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-wvYOnL-UZWw/UtPJmJvE8iI/AAAAAAAACBc/2AaDMSJV3sw/s640/blogger-image--1753447970.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-cTl-hYxgfvg/UtPJylCLY-I/AAAAAAAACCM/fCkWR3aYI4Q/s640/blogger-image--12062784.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-cTl-hYxgfvg/UtPJylCLY-I/AAAAAAAACCM/fCkWR3aYI4Q/s640/blogger-image--12062784.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Another 25 metres of walking and we saw this little chap scrounging around for ants. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-TsGEGur_nT0/UtPJpqZww-I/AAAAAAAACBs/JsTLk8W2rvI/s640/blogger-image--612266278.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-TsGEGur_nT0/UtPJpqZww-I/AAAAAAAACBs/JsTLk8W2rvI/s640/blogger-image--612266278.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Harvey was very impressed. Can you imagine how many times he asked 'why' as I explained what we were looking at?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Zln5rmkPApw/UtPJtl77-ZI/AAAAAAAACB8/c6MI-thKggQ/s640/blogger-image--274451849.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Zln5rmkPApw/UtPJtl77-ZI/AAAAAAAACB8/c6MI-thKggQ/s640/blogger-image--274451849.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The walk is about 1.2kms and we saw over 15 koalas.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-zoUQVoBH-tg/UtPJ0gu4zNI/AAAAAAAACCU/fSJgaeMnC_w/s640/blogger-image--566134007.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-zoUQVoBH-tg/UtPJ0gu4zNI/AAAAAAAACCU/fSJgaeMnC_w/s640/blogger-image--566134007.jpg"></a> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DqHpc_qijrQ/UtPJvV1SSuI/AAAAAAAACCE/WyrGLyPuNyw/s640/blogger-image-1392675414.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DqHpc_qijrQ/UtPJvV1SSuI/AAAAAAAACCE/WyrGLyPuNyw/s640/blogger-image-1392675414.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Make that 16 :-)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-jYi3tVlVJFA/UtPJ2dFDaaI/AAAAAAAACCc/edi04zjIZVA/s640/blogger-image--1992692452.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-jYi3tVlVJFA/UtPJ2dFDaaI/AAAAAAAACCc/edi04zjIZVA/s640/blogger-image--1992692452.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-WWi-09KPl8o/UtPJ3nCbh6I/AAAAAAAACCk/TWfuYKTpAak/s640/blogger-image--1914756439.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-WWi-09KPl8o/UtPJ3nCbh6I/AAAAAAAACCk/TWfuYKTpAak/s640/blogger-image--1914756439.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">After the days adventures I tucked the boys into bed (after resettling Lachy several times, he isn't such a fan of that whole sleeping thing), and started on a little knitting project.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-P1hYwhfX1cI/UtPJjvBURcI/AAAAAAAACBU/wLaH82BXE5E/s640/blogger-image-390807855.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-P1hYwhfX1cI/UtPJjvBURcI/AAAAAAAACBU/wLaH82BXE5E/s640/blogger-image-390807855.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I watched 'Land Girls' on Iview, messed up the rib band twice but made some progress. Eventually it should be a jumper for Lachy. I'm using Bendigo Woollen Mills cotton in this lovely blue with a couple of pale blue stripes. Better get back to it or it'll never get finished.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Abbe x</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br>Copper Patchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09115120991507986853noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457031276761075662.post-69835256563660495862014-01-06T10:17:00.001+11:002014-01-06T10:21:07.717+11:00Testing<div>We got a new rug yesterday. Nothing super fancy. There was bartering with the guy in the shop. I just had to after he mentioned Turkey and his cousin....I love when people fit their stereotypes!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rRG22YPRX-4/UsnoEWycLYI/AAAAAAAACBE/H7wAlJ_8v7A/s640/blogger-image--2093159333.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rRG22YPRX-4/UsnoEWycLYI/AAAAAAAACBE/H7wAlJ_8v7A/s640/blogger-image--2093159333.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Lachy and I decided to test it out with a good roll around. We might play with some blocks and then probably clap joyfully because we can clap now.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Definitely a good way to spend my morning.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Ab x</div>Copper Patchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09115120991507986853noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457031276761075662.post-3768511933453249532014-01-06T10:14:00.001+11:002014-01-06T10:14:14.775+11:00Pre Christmas Loony<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">After my bag making success I decided I needed to satisfy my seamstressness.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-FY-zEWlmBEU/UsnnRFVIInI/AAAAAAAACA8/XOiRwSLwcuM/s640/blogger-image--2077820600.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-FY-zEWlmBEU/UsnnRFVIInI/AAAAAAAACA8/XOiRwSLwcuM/s640/blogger-image--2077820600.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-y5M02xqY2pM/UsnnOFoziLI/AAAAAAAACAk/0D0GZmnKSzg/s640/blogger-image--395368994.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-y5M02xqY2pM/UsnnOFoziLI/AAAAAAAACAk/0D0GZmnKSzg/s640/blogger-image--395368994.jpg"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-y5M02xqY2pM/UsnnOFoziLI/AAAAAAAACAk/0D0GZmnKSzg/s640/blogger-image--395368994.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-emmNyb5sNt8/UsnnPIGDHpI/AAAAAAAACAs/DzBUW4r49Mo/s640/blogger-image-1937326857.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-emmNyb5sNt8/UsnnPIGDHpI/AAAAAAAACAs/DzBUW4r49Mo/s640/blogger-image-1937326857.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ItH7ZKFANOQ/UsnnMz0IhvI/AAAAAAAACAc/AfhXo26TGdY/s640/blogger-image--1311588845.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ItH7ZKFANOQ/UsnnMz0IhvI/AAAAAAAACAc/AfhXo26TGdY/s640/blogger-image--1311588845.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I went through my patterns and my overflowing tub of fabric and paired things up. I figured it was time to get stuck into what I've got before I decide I 'need' to buy fabric in the post Christmas sale.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Then I started</div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-cMXSi3CHy0g/UsnnLg3AyuI/AAAAAAAACAU/TLnFb9xZwH8/s640/blogger-image-1683221886.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-cMXSi3CHy0g/UsnnLg3AyuI/AAAAAAAACAU/TLnFb9xZwH8/s640/blogger-image-1683221886.jpg"></a></div>I seem to have made a bit of a sack out of Kwik Sew 3856.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-fMFSNHk_KIc/UsnnJEMUi3I/AAAAAAAACAM/TSRaKxI5SUk/s640/blogger-image--1776704346.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-fMFSNHk_KIc/UsnnJEMUi3I/AAAAAAAACAM/TSRaKxI5SUk/s640/blogger-image--1776704346.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Adding a belt and taking up the hem and it's much better. I think a tan/brown belt will suit heaps better but I don't have one yet. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-eN0wTbU-8c0/UsnnQLD-UkI/AAAAAAAACA0/g1ybmFfa0Tc/s640/blogger-image--973952500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-eN0wTbU-8c0/UsnnQLD-UkI/AAAAAAAACA0/g1ybmFfa0Tc/s640/blogger-image--973952500.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I played around with making a lining for the bodice which I've never done before.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I often send pics to Jules so the poked out tongues are for her. 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The pattern is from the latest Homespun magazine and is called 'Gemma's Crafty Bag' by Leanne Barnes of thestitchingroom.blogspot.com</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I really liked the shape of the bag so thought I'd give it a go. I wanted it to be quite structured, more so than what it would be if I just used batting and quilted it like in the instructions so I ventured to Spotty and bought buckram as suggested by the lady behind the counter. At times I ended up sewing through six layers of fabric and two layers of buckram. My machine coped quite well even if I didn't. 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It has zips that work (yay!) and although I was going to use it as a kitting bag in the hope it would encourage me to do some more knitting, I think it's going to get used daily as an addition to my handbag. It'll be my everything bag!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This crazed sewing lead to more....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I'll be back</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">X</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Copper Patchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09115120991507986853noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457031276761075662.post-85456919094808141352013-11-28T11:16:00.001+11:002013-11-28T11:41:02.865+11:00Unorthodox<span id="goog_473156315"></span><span id="goog_473156316"></span>Where do you put your binding while you are attaching it to your quilt?<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-egQ7P3VPyXo/UpaRFY9xY9I/AAAAAAAAB_E/eexz8l821Po/s640/blogger-image-978626075.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-egQ7P3VPyXo/UpaRFY9xY9I/AAAAAAAAB_E/eexz8l821Po/s640/blogger-image-978626075.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In your cleavage?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Yeah, me too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-HmIMsnpH9Mo/UpaRHPBzuyI/AAAAAAAAB_M/rTM6iGFbEKs/s640/blogger-image--580192838.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-HmIMsnpH9Mo/UpaRHPBzuyI/AAAAAAAAB_M/rTM6iGFbEKs/s640/blogger-image--580192838.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Perfect place to keep it tidy and stop it from dropping to the floor and tangling.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Abbe x</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">;-)</div>Copper Patchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09115120991507986853noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457031276761075662.post-43386773824562038072013-11-14T10:30:00.000+11:002013-11-15T23:22:49.587+11:00Step Back in Time<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Copper Patchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09115120991507986853noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457031276761075662.post-36954157694386141852013-11-12T21:07:00.001+11:002013-11-12T21:07:22.806+11:00A Breath of Fresh Air<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Two weeks ago I went and visited a friend for lunch. I took the boys and we met up at her mums house as her mum hadn't yet met Lachy and basically I love her mum.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Then just last week I received a message from my friend to tell me that her beautiful mum, who has been very, very sick, had received a very special phone call.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">According to the surgeons, it has been a "text book case". If you're going to ace something, it mose well be your lung transplant. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's one of those situations where it's hard to know what to do so I decided to do what I know.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On a personal note, I implore you to '<a href="http://www.donatelife.gov.au/">have the conversation</a>' with your families. You do NOT need your organs when you're dead. I have made sure my dad and Mr CP know my wishes. Life is so precious and losing someone at any time, but especially too soon, is hell on earth but honestly, organ donation is one of the few, possibly the only good thing that can come out of death.</span></div>
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Copper Patchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09115120991507986853noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457031276761075662.post-23479200043999677742013-10-06T09:00:00.000+11:002013-10-06T09:00:05.460+11:00A year in the den<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's our one year anniversary today which actually made me realise that I didn't really blog many of the wedding pics. Not surprising considering that I haven't even printed off any photos for our walls.</span></div>
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Copper Patchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09115120991507986853noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457031276761075662.post-12683675102633425072013-09-28T23:53:00.000+10:002013-09-28T23:53:00.069+10:00For me? You certainly should have.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A number of weeks ago I was checking out my Instagram feed and saw a gorgeous teapot brooch. I don't know what happened but I was so excited.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I contacted the lovely and very helpful <a href="http://www.alittlebirdtoldme-craft.com/">Christina</a> of <a href="http://www.alittlebirdtoldme-craft.com/p/shop.html">Christina Lowry Designs</a> and asked if she'd be able to make me a teapot pendant instead of brooch</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ta dah!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Isn't it gorgeous???</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Of course I had to have some pretty teacup earrings to go with my pendant.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Christina was great to deal with, she couldn't have been more helpful. It's so nice to have a great customer service experience.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Check out her <a href="http://www.alittlebirdtoldme-craft.com/">blog</a> and her <a href="http://christinalowrydesigns.bigcartel.com/">shop</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Who knows, you might find a fabulous present for yourself too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Note: I was not asked or paid to review Christina's products and this is all my own opinion. I just want to highlight a good buying experience, a lovely hand-maker and a fellow crafty gal</span>.</div>
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