Learn how to darn sock with holes using an easy stitching technique that embraces the ‘visible mending’ ethos. Your holey clothing can be mended with stitched starburst patches. I struggle to let things go. For this reason I will wear clothing within an inch of its life, even when the elastic has gone or there are large gaping holes. With…
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Easter is only weeks away! And with the kids home for the school holidays, I’ve got a treat to keep them entertained – a whimsical Easter colouring page by Melbourne artist Madeleline Stamer. Maddie was kind enough to let me share this joyfully illustrated colouring page on My Poppet. You can also find a Christmas themed colouring page she designed…
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If you’ve always dreamed of visiting Japan to view the sakura, cherry blossoms in Spring – this beautiful Sakura paper flower mobile may just be the next best thing. Resplendent with delicate pink flowers, this pretty mobile, that also glows in the evening thanks to the inclusion of an LED candle, will bring a little piece of Japanese springtime…
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The practice of mending has had quite a resurgence in the last few years. For those of us that see the value in repairing an item, rather than throwing it away and buying a new replacement, it’s heartening to see that mending is being embraced by a broader audience. Read about why I think mending is so important – Let’s…
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I’m not a yarn snob, but there is something so luxurious about working with beautifully spun pure merino wool that makes every other yarn experience pale in comparison. As soon as I laid my hands on these deliciously squishy balls of DMC Woolly 5 yarn from American Yarns, I was in love! Not only is it super soft and squishy,…
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In an effort to reduce our plastic usage, I thought it was time to make myself a bundle of beeswax food wraps, and cut down our use of clingfilm and ziploc bags wherever I can. Admittedly I’m quite late to the Beeswax wrap party, it seems the whole internet is a-buzz with DIY Beeswax wrap tutorials of all shapes and…
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If you are drowning in yarn scraps leftover from various knitting and crochet projects, I’ve got a fun and resourceful way to use them. Make a Magic Yarn Ball! Using an easy invisible yarn joining technique, hundreds of little scraps can be joined to make a giant continuous ball of yarn, in a fun rainbow of colours. Over the years,…
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Ditch the boring old stationery sets, and instead make your own with some colourful paper scraps and our handy printable template. If letter writing is your jam, this collaged letter writing paper is sure to add some flair to your snail mail. It’s easy to create a unique letter writing kit in your own personal style. Make it colourful or…
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