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Check out this Etsy item!

Hey, I found this really awesome Etsy listing at https://www.etsy.com/listing/196447120/personalised-patchwork-pet-baby-quilts

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Baby goodies by Laurie

I had the pleasure of taking an order from my sister-in-law (well she will be one day)  A couple of freinds of hers were having babies. A while ago  we blogged about a changing/play mat I made for her 2nd baby and she … Continue reading

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Spud & Beans the visiting Border Terrierists!!!!

I know here on our Crafthill blog we usually tell you about our crafting exploits but we have some small visitors taking up all our attention at the moment! Meet Spud & Beans… We have these two handsome boys staying … Continue reading

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Makower cotton reels vintage style apron by Lizzy

I’ve been wanting to make an apron too keep on the tailors dummy that hubby got me for Xmas……well since Xmas! It stands in the dining/sewing area of the front room so deserves something gorgeous to wear I found the … Continue reading

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Hexi bath mat made by Lizzy

This was a quick last minute gift to send off to my mum for Mother’s Day. She pretty much has everything so I needed something that was useful…& gorgeous! Here’s how I made it I chose fabrics too match her … Continue reading

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Scrappy cushion covers Trip Around The World By Lizzy

So after finishing my Scrappy Trip Around The World Quilt i found i had a fair few spare bits & pieces left over so it makes sense to make them up into cushion covers to go along with it. Look … Continue reading

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Liebster take two

So we have been nominated again, this time by Elisabeth from Elisabeth’s Weblog. To see our original post click here. Here’s the questions Elisabeth asked and our answers 1. What is your favorite holiday activity or destination? Lizzy; well I … Continue reading

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He’s alive! By Laurie

So I previously blogged about a lovely Felix the Fox Tea towel kit here and have now made him. He was so simple to make, and here is how I did it. First cut out all the bits you need. Then pin right sides together and … Continue reading

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Monkey Pants By Laurie

I made this Suffolk puff, or Yo-Yo’s, monkey using a updated version of an old pattern. This is something that my Nan used to do with my mum when she was a little girl, so we did this one together … Continue reading

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