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Matryoshka Skirt – and I’m in the Jury

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010 Posted in Internet, Sewing | 7 Comments »

I made this skirt yesterday for Frida - very simple pattern from Ingelise - April 2008, nothing much to worry about. So of course, I managed to screw it up anyway. The skirt has two tiers, as you can see ...

Blue Monday

Monday, October 26th, 2009 Posted in Blogging, Internet | 9 Comments »

Actually, today has been more of a greyish Monday. It has been raining all day, but my mood really hasn't been affected by it. I had a wonderful weekend. Saturday, I met up with a bunch of open, creative, strong, sensitive, ...

Can’t Believe It

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009 Posted in Award, Internet, Sewing | 23 Comments »

When I got home from work yesterday, I went straight to bed, because I wasn't feeling well. Thus, I didn't get to see the sweet email with "Congratulations!" in the subject line, that Rae sent me - not until this ...

Circus Elephant Baby Shoes

Friday, February 27th, 2009 Posted in Day to day, Internet, Sewing, Special occasions | 11 Comments »

I have long wanted to try the Cloth Shoe Pattern from Stardust Shoes and when a good friend gave birth to a little baby boy, I had to make these.     The tutorial is great, and I would definitely use it again. I ...

Winners of my Valentine’s Give-Away

Monday, February 16th, 2009 Posted in Blogging, Give-away, Internet, Sewing | 5 Comments »

  I found this blooming shrub when we were walking in the park Saturday, and actually I just saved the picture for this occasion, because I thought it would fit the purpose wonderfully! So I wrote all the names down on little pieces ...

Nearness and sled rides

Saturday, February 14th, 2009 Posted in Award, Blogging, Day to day, Frida, Internet, Outings, Winter | 8 Comments »

The train ride to work this morning offered a view of the rising sun in a clear and frosty sky with beautiful blue, purple, and red tones. The sun set long ago now, but we have had a beautiful deep ...

For you, my readers

Wednesday, February 11th, 2009 Posted in Day to day, Internet, Sewing | 12 Comments »

A little while ago, I had a very nice comment from Tracy over at Fabric.com, telling me that she had a little something for me and my readers. The reason was that I have mentioned them on my blog, which ...

A year of sewing

Wednesday, February 4th, 2009 Posted in Blogging, Day to day, Internet, Sewing | 21 Comments »

I'll just start this post off with a reminder: There are still lots and lots of links out there pointing to my old url http://astrid.thusgaard.com - so please update your links and feeds, as the new url is www.connectingthedots.dk. Same blog, ...