Category Archives: Inspiration

It’s been a long time……

Posted on March 3, 2011 by hourigan

One of the reasons why I haven’t posted for absolutely ages is because my site has been inundated with spam……..now a bit of spam is annoying but a lot of spam is positively infuriating. So I’ve just done a clean … Continue reading →

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New Fun

Posted on May 20, 2010 by hourigan

The last couple of weeks I’ve been making these garland rosette brooches. It all started when I needed a colourful something to wear to my Nieces wedding. I noticed Nicky wearing a large fabric brooch made from frayed strips of … Continue reading →

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a few more snaps

Posted on March 1, 2010 by hourigan
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Thread Den Market

Posted on February 26, 2010 by hourigan

Well they are calling it the North Melbourne Market but I’ve got a feeling it will always be the Thread Den Market. Its on this Sunday and in aid of their delicious fifties revival feel I have made some new … Continue reading →

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Luna Park

Posted on February 4, 2010 by hourigan

While in Sydney we treated the kids and ourselves to a trip to Luna Park. The ferry ride over was a thrill in itself because the day was hot and sticky, but the sea breeze on the ferry, with the … Continue reading →

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Rainy Sunday Morning and the Rite of the Big Cuppa

Posted on November 22, 2009 by hourigan

I can’t lie in bed anymore. The body wants to more than ever, but the brain nags and nags. Today it is the cutting for the new patchwork skirt I am dreaming up. It is something that has been rolling … Continue reading →

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Babushka Doll Obsession

Posted on October 30, 2009 by hourigan

A few years ago when I had an infant that slept in the morning and the afternoon I started to paint. It wasn’t the first time but it had been a long time. It was because I was suddenly inspired … Continue reading →

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Carol’s Creative Space

Posted on October 26, 2009 by hourigan

Its very interesting what people say about this idea of a photo of where they do their thing. It seems to be always apologetic. “its only a tiny room….there’s no beautiful sunlight…..its very untidy…..its only the dining room table and … Continue reading →

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New Pocket Skirts

Posted on October 8, 2009 by hourigan

These little ladies have given me a lot of pleasure today. I have so enjoyed putting these pockets together. I have done their bases in the same denim as the skirt and then I put a box of fabric bits … Continue reading →

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Some photos from the show

Posted on October 7, 2009 by hourigan

I love the thought of entering something in the Royal Melbourne Shoe. Its so Melbourne, historical, big country townish. I bet a lot of bitching and fighting goes on. Do I want to get involved in all of that? Do … Continue reading →

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