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Peach is not really a Christmas colour, is it?

Posted on 25 December 2013 by Granny Maud's Girl

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Felt ornaments made using patterns from Fa La La La Felt

I did not plan to make these colours, but when the only narrow ribbon with any bling on it I could find was available in three colours – white, green and peach – I drifted down a rather unconventional path. … Continue reading →

Posted in Embroidery, Sewing Tagged beads, Christmas, embroidery, felt, ornaments

Op shop plus scraps equals pincushions

Posted on 23 September 2013 by Granny Maud's Girl

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recycled teacup pincushions

At a sewing group a week or so ago, I saw cute pincushions made from egg cups. They reminded me of the odd assortment of little containers I had collected from op shops with the intention of making into pincushions. … Continue reading →

Posted in Sewing Tagged hexagons, op shops (thrift shops), ornaments, pincushions, recycling, sewing accessories, small hand-made gifts

Fa la la la frenzy

Posted on 24 December 2012 by Granny Maud's Girl

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A few days ago I was on the phone to my dad, organising our Christmas Eve get-together. He asked if he could bring two friends, Japanese students here studying English. ‘Sure,’ I said. After I hung up the phone, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Sewing Tagged buttons, Christmas, felt, ornaments, small hand-made gifts

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Who is Granny Maud’s Girl?

Granny Maud's Girl

Granny Maud's Girl

My name is Carla, and I am a craft addict. I wish I had half the sewing and knitting talents of Granny Maud, my great-grandmother. Practice makes perfect!

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I stopped actively updating this blog in 2021, but I do read and reply to comments, and I am still sewing, knitting and crocheting.
If you have been inspired by the projects or tutorials on this blog, please share your photos on Instagram (@grannymaudsgirl).
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