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Not a completer finisher

Hello, Woollydaze here…  As I believe I’ve mentioned before, I love planning a project, I like doing a project, and I’m terrible at finishing a project. I lose interest just before the finish line and wander off, looking for a … Continue reading

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Tofty bobbles

Hello, WoollyDaze Too here… WoollyDaze promised you wool, and wool you shall have. More specifically, you shall have alpaca. Cast your minds back to last summer, when Woollydaze suggested that we visit Toft Alpacas. (What do you mean you don’t … Continue reading

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More Woodendaze than Woollydaze

Hello, Woollydaze here… So, what exactly is a sail shelf? Imagine you live in a family where the mother would like to display books, the father would like room for a subwoofer and the child would like somewhere for his … Continue reading

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Man crafting

Here, finished and installed, resplendent against freshly painted walls, is my Christmas present from Mr Woollydaze. Doesn’t they look fantastic! I had a very specific idea about how I wanted these shelves to look: thick, rustic and (this was the difficult bit) … Continue reading

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A soapy aside

Hello, Woollydaze here… This was one of my Christmas presents from Woollydaze Too: I can honestly say that it had not occurred to me that you could make soap from sheep wool ‘fat’ (which is, I think, an old fashioned … Continue reading

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FO: Jacket for Peg Leg Otto

Hello, Woollydaze here… Way back when Little Woolly was littler, it was discovered that he’d managed to survive the first year of his life without a teddy bear. This did not seem right or proper so Woollydaze Too set about … Continue reading

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FO: Bella’s mittens

Hello, Woollydaze here… It has been a holiday of eating, drinking, merry-making and crafting. We have celebrated with friends and family, relaxed and enjoyed the slowing down of time. Whilst the return to real life and work is never welcome, … Continue reading

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Preparing for Christmas

Hello, Woollydaze here… As advent calendars count the passing of the days in many households around the world, December passes by. For most families this is the countdown to Christmas, the anticipation of gathering together, the food and the fun. … Continue reading

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Advent, noun: the arrival of a notable person or thing

As soon as WoollyDaze and her husband announced they were expecting, I knew that Little Woolly should, one day, have an Aunty-made advent calendar of his very own (with the expectation that it be shared with future siblings). I also … Continue reading

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‘Tis the season to be jolly and joyous, tra-la-la!

Yes, it’s that time of year again. Dig out Delia, find the tacky CDs… let’s get ready for Christmas! I’m feeling remarkably festive already. I think it’s because with a little one in the house, the build up feels more … Continue reading

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