Author Archives: Claire

Ada

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Claire

She is six months old today – in this photo she’s chasing bits of banana around on her high chair tray We have moved and are very happy in our new place – we now have space to swing a … Continue reading →

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Playing with Fate

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Claire

I tempted fate and I WON! As mentioned in my previous post I planted tomatoes and I’m pleased to announce that we will not be around to harvest them since we have FINALLY BOUGHT A HOUSE! Yes I do shout … Continue reading →

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Learning to Love Legumes

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Claire

I’m not a fan of chickpeas, lentils split peas and their ilk. I’ll admit that right up front. I’d like to love them and have jars of dried legumes cluttering up my kitchen; testament to my good intentions. Then. A … Continue reading →

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Ada my Ada

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Claire

Sometimes when I look at Ada it’s like I’m looking at myself and I get a bit startled by it. Which is funny since when Jasper was little I’d often see my sister, Meg, in his face especially from certain … Continue reading →

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Jasper and Ada

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Claire

Busy days!

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Knitting a little something

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Claire

Chris goes back to work tomorrow so I’m taking the opportunity to try and finish this little jacket… Only the sleeves and closures are left to do 🙂 I’m following a pattern (!) called Seamless Infant Kimono by Carina Spencer. … Continue reading →

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Arrival

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Claire

Ada Jean Jennings was born on 15 September 2011 at Calvary Hospital, Hobart. She weighs 3.35kg, is 51cm long and has a full head of black hair!

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Sewing with Knit Fabrics

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Claire

My fear of sewing with knit fabrics is now a distant memory since I started sewing up maternity clothes and now a wardrobe  of little baby outfits.  I’m still a bit untidy with the finishing, but I think I’m getting … Continue reading →

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Blankets Galore

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Claire

I think there’s a switch that triggers in your brain when you find out you are pregnant. This switch turns on a powerful urge to collect together WARM THINGS. And being pregnant in winter probably amplifies the urge tenfold! First … Continue reading →

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Little Dresses

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Claire

So, the (not so) secret is out 🙂 We’re having a girl! Which is the most ACE thing that could happen for a mum who loves to sew I reckon. To conjure this pattern I used the bodice shape from … Continue reading →

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