tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16120993490175512492024-03-18T18:39:31.418+11:00clare's craftroomAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07717488625019403742noreply@blogger.comBlogger680125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612099349017551249.post-51976528899974924792016-01-02T09:54:00.000+11:002016-01-02T09:54:51.907+11:00breaking up is hard to do...........<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Dearest Blog,<br />
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It's not you, it's me.<br />
I have changed, everything has changed.<br />
Things just aren't the same with us anymore.<br />
I can't communicate with you the way I used to.<br />
I still love you and I still care about you but it's time for me to move on.<br />
I won't be going far but I need to leave you behind and start afresh.<br />
You are always welcome to visit and I hope we can stay friends because......<br />
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I'm going to have so much fun at my new place!<br />
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Please come and see me at <a href="http://aconfettilife.blogspot.com.au/">A Confetti Life</a> where lots of random pieces will be thrown about!<br />
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Yes it's been a while but you are welcome to come</div>
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in and see my new home.</div>
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Although it is over 100 years old it is in great condition</div>
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and it is just perfect for me.</div>
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There are no new, modern doors in this house.</div>
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There are weird little nooks and ledges everywhere.</div>
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The kitchen is tiny but so very cozy.</div>
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The front gate welcomes me home with all its character.</div>
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Love my new home and can't wait to show you more!</div>
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PS. I can't find my camera <i>again </i>so these are photos from my <a href="https://instagram.com/clarescraftroom/">instagram</a></div>
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PS My <a href="http://clarescraftroom.bigcartel.com/">bigcartel shop</a> still has a few patterns for 1/2 price</div>
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After much thought I have decided to close my <a href="http://clarescraftroom.bigcartel.com/">pattern business.</a></div>
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My circumstances have changed and I will soon be </div>
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moving to a much smaller home</div>
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All of my remaining patterns in my <a href="http://clarescraftroom.bigcartel.com/">bigcartel shop</a></div>
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I won't be reprinting any.</div>
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I will only be posting within Australia.</div>
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Something I hope that will bring a little sparkle </div>
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Tim tam rocky road is delicious </div>
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It's not a <span style="background-color: white;">very cheap recipe but it makes a lot</span></div>
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Fabric Carrots tutorial <a href="http://clarescraftroom.blogspot.com.au/2010/03/something-quick-for-easter-bunny.html">here.</a></div>
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Crepe paper carrots filled with popcorn <a href="http://clarescraftroom.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/no-chocolate-easter.html">here.</a></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07717488625019403742noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612099349017551249.post-70128049500334501532015-03-08T15:01:00.000+11:002015-03-08T15:43:33.490+11:00really, really easy comb cover tutorial<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Do you scrabble around in the bottom</div>
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First cut out one strip of fabric 20" long x 3" wide.</div>
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Mother's Day stalls wrapped in celophane with a pretty comb.</div>
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I love easy ~ I'm all about easy.</div>
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I make this curry from stuff I already have in the cupboard</div>
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Fry some onion, garlic and capsicum.</div>
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Here's an easy tutorial for a tissue holder with a self facing trim</div>
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and these ones are lined so they aren't so flimsy.</div>
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These are so good to have on hand as a little gift</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07717488625019403742noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612099349017551249.post-22926693026895999862015-02-17T11:14:00.000+11:002015-02-17T11:14:10.901+11:00these are a few of my favourite pins ~ overlocker/serger tips<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have an overlocker in fact I have two.</div>
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One I have had for years but haven't used in ages</div>
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and the other was a gift that is still in the box.</div>
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Part of my problem is finding time to set </div>
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The other part is fear and dread of threading</div>
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I'm psyching myself up and checking out some</div>
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I'm not alone here am I?</div>
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I'm not the only one who keeps putting</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07717488625019403742noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612099349017551249.post-60894014568460304732015-02-11T09:52:00.000+11:002015-02-11T09:52:37.332+11:00so easily distracted<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07717488625019403742noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612099349017551249.post-25523841681232018592015-02-07T16:10:00.000+11:002015-02-07T16:10:34.025+11:00let's socialise<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm on <a href="http://instagram.com/clarescraftroom">Instagram</a></div>
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also on<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ClaresCraftr00m"> facebook</a></div>
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and <a href="https://twitter.com/ClaresCraftroom">twitter</a></div>
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and <a href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/+clarescraftroom/posts">google +.</a></div>
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or maybe chatting away about books on <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/15785428?shelf=read">GoodReads.</a></div>
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I also have a profiles on <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/profile/preview?locale=en_US&trk=prof-0-sb-preview-primary-button">linkedin</a> and I pin madly at <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/clarescraftroom/">pinterest.</a></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07717488625019403742noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612099349017551249.post-86778682385482003222015-02-03T10:22:00.002+11:002015-02-03T10:22:38.102+11:00these are a few of my favourite pins ~ skirts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I like skirts, I really do but I don't often wear them.</div>
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Left ~ Elastic waist skirt from <a href="http://asmallsnippet.com/2012/09/elastic-waist-skirt_20.html">A Small Snippet.</a></div>
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Top right ~ Striped skirt from <a href="http://www.ourlifeisbeautiful.com/2011/07/navy-blue-white-striped-skirt-diy.html">Life is Beautiful.</a></div>
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Bottom right ~ Easy tulle skirt <a href="http://www.everyday-reading.com/2014/02/an-easy-tulle-skirt-tutorial.html">from Everyday Reading.</a></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07717488625019403742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612099349017551249.post-56267648538070338032015-01-29T21:14:00.000+11:002015-01-29T21:14:35.745+11:00vintage sheet pillowcases<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have a few lovely vintage sheets and as hard</div>
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as it is sometimes to cut into them I know</div>
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I like to make something special with them</div>
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like my <a href="http://clarescraftroom.blogspot.com.au/2012/01/lounging-about.html">lounge pants</a> or my <a href="http://clarescraftroom.blogspot.com.au/2013/09/the-one-where-i-have-something-to-show.html">dressing gown.</a> or even</div>
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doing up some old <a href="http://clarescraftroom.blogspot.com.au/2014/03/while-cats-away.html">bookshelves.</a></div>
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It's been a while since I have made a pillowcase</div>
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or my medication is making me dopier than usual</div>
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but the part where you fold the pieces over to make the </div>
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flap so you don't see the pillow inside</div>
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was doing my head in!</div>
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But for now I think I'll just rest on these lovely, soft ones.</div>
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Read all about it <a href="http://clarescraftroom.blogspot.com.au/2015/01/are-you-ready-for-creative-challenge.html">here.</a></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07717488625019403742noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612099349017551249.post-32096433278431037622015-01-27T10:52:00.000+11:002015-01-27T10:52:46.702+11:00are you ready for a creative challenge?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The new year festivities are over and the kids are back at school,</div>
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are you wondering how to get back into the swing of crafting?</div>
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A whole lot of crafters joined in here for a creative challenge last year</div>
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It's really easy.</div>
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All you need to do is leave a comment here and then send me </div>
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When the signups are closed I then reply to your email</div>
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and include a random picture and a colour.</div>
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You use these hints to create something , anything!</div>
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You interpret the hints however you like.</div>
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You may use any medium you like be it fabric, paper, paint</div>
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beads, clay anything!</div>
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You have 2 weeks to complete your challenge.</div>
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You write a blog post showing your creativity.</div>
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When the two weeks is up I post a linky thing here. </div>
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Millions of curious crafters go to visit your blog</div>
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Doesn't this sound like fun!</div>
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If you would like to see what previous challengers created</div>
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go and check them out <a href="http://clarescraftroom.blogspot.com.au/2014/09/creative-challenge-link-party.html">here.</a></div>
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You do a little bit of thinking then create something.</div>
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Your creativity has been kick started and you make new friends.</div>
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Win , win!</div>
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What are you waiting for?</div>
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Email me now at <a href="mailto:clarescraftroom@hotmail.com">clarescraftroom@hotmail.com</a></div>
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It's Australia Day here tomorrow but</div>
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Lamingtons are readily available in lots</div>
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This recipe was shared with me by a lovely neighbour</div>
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3 eggs, 1/2 cup castor sugar, 3/4 cups sifted s/r flour</div>
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I've been going crazy decluttering.</div>
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Anything that I don't really love or is not useful </div>
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I have a couple of old yarn boxes that store my</div>
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Christmas decorations but one is sure not beautiful.</div>
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So I painted the rims white.</div>
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I found some fabric I already had and sort of liked</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07717488625019403742noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612099349017551249.post-88901165540824019782015-01-15T14:33:00.000+11:002015-01-15T14:33:08.768+11:00these are a few of my favourite pins ~ hearts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have lots of visitors here from countries that celebrate</div>
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a donation to <a href="http://www.heartfoundation.org.au/Pages/default.aspx">The Heart Foundation</a> instead) </div>
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Here are just a few I have found on <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/clarescraftroom/">pinterest</a> this week.</div>
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Left ~ Letters on canvas from <a href="http://www.woontrendz.nl/letters-canvas/">Woontrendz.</a></div>
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This one is in Dutch but simple to understand.</div>
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Top right ~ Baby food jar Valentine's from <a href="http://sofestive.com/2013/02/04/baby-food-jar-valentines-diy/">So Festive</a>.</div>
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Bottom right ~ No Sew Banner from <a href="http://www.thoughtsfromalice.com/2014/01/rustic-valentines-love-banner-no-sew-diy.html">Thoughts From Alice.</a></div>
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There may be a house move for me soon</div>
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My next place will be much, much smaller</div>
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My old suitcase stores all my family tree notes</div>
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but I felt it needed a little zing!</div>
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My new rule is not to bring any more stuff <em>in </em>to</div>
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called Fiesta which I seem</div>
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to remember buying as a vibrant orange.</div>
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A few quick coats of so called <em>Fiesta </em>later</div>
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of coats of Tigerlily (Jo Sonja)</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07717488625019403742noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612099349017551249.post-83699747170707960202015-01-06T10:28:00.000+11:002015-01-06T10:42:13.463+11:00no 1 ~ a treat for your sewing space As I told you the other day I am doing the <br />
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A treat for your sewing space.<br />
I'm still umming and aahing as I do about what to make and although there are no rules about this list being done in order I thought I'd have a look around for a treat for my sewing space.<br />
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Honestly the biggest treat my sewing space could have would be me actually sewing in it or at least tidying it up but that's probably not going to happen anytime soon so when I can get there I'll be ready to start ticking off that darned list.<br />
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I'm thinking a new <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2012/jan/24/make-an-apple-pin-cushion">pincushion</a> would be nice,<br />
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My Sewing Machine Apron was published</div>
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Have you been able to get near your sewing lately?</div>
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Are you doing the <a href="http://whip-stitch.com/2015-sewing-bucket-list/">2015 Bucket Sewing List?</a></div>
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So many questions, so many decisions.</div>
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Just sew!</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07717488625019403742noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612099349017551249.post-76689025513219287862015-01-03T08:33:00.000+11:002015-01-03T08:33:04.718+11:00reading and sewing and sewing and reading<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
For me 2014 was a pretty crap year.</div>
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I didn't get much reading done and I certainly </div>
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and these are two of my favourite things to do.</div>
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I have declared 2015 <em>my </em>year and</div>
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I'm joining in the </div>
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<a href="http://whip-stitch.com/2015-sewing-bucket-list/">2015 Sewing Bucket List</a></div>
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and <a href="http://burns-familyblog.blogspot.com.au/2014/12/26-books-in-2015.html">26 books to read in 2015.</a></div>
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When you see some of the prompts you'll see why.</div>
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They are all easy and achievable, even for me!</div>
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2015 sewing bucket list ~ <a href="http://whip-stitch.com/2015-sewing-bucket-list/">whip stitch</a></div>
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26 books to read in 2015 ~ <a href="http://burns-familyblog.blogspot.com.au/2014/12/26-books-in-2015.html">bringing up burns</a></div>
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These don't need to be done in any particular order</div>
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We can blog our progress or share on <a href="http://instagram.com/clarescraftroom">Instagram.</a></div>
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Are you in?</div>
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I've been told by people who know</div>
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Do you read newsletters?</div>
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I have no idea what I would give you in a </div>
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Maybe I'll offer a discount to subscribers</div>
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to my <a href="http://clarescraftroom.bigcartel.com/">big cartel shop.</a></div>
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Maybe I'll forget that I'm meant to send newsletters!</div>
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