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On Your Crochet Bike

It began with a ripped bike seat last year and a crochet cover to hide all the tape.  Then the mother of one of Our Dear Boy’s school friends made a special request for her son’s ripped seat.  And then Our Dear Girl, whose bike seat is just fine, really wanted one just like her […]

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Crowns

We have been making crowns for birthdays. Easily made from bits and pieces from your stash, these are half crowns that fit across the front of a child’s head and fasten around the back with elastic.  They fit a range of head sizes (2 – 5 years), they can be put on easily by the […]

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Okie Girl – a dress for a long hot summer

Alternating with the ubiquitous red pinny, our dear girl wears this old raggy thing. It was mine once, a very long time ago.  My mum made it for me as part of a pajama set.  The bottoms were baggy bloomers in the same red gingham.   When I grew out of them, the top part became a […]

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