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Two blue handmade fabric party hats with wool pom poms and ribbon trim

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Craft

A handmade purple dress with floral embroidery hangs on an antique cupboard next to a child's bed with a knitted teddy bear on it

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Sew

A bed made with sage green oxford pillows, white linen sheets, a crochet blanket and embroidered cushion. Next to the bed is a bentwood chair with a lamp on it

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Decorate

A gift wrapped with the furoshiki method using a vintage napkin. There is a sprig of rosemary to decorate.

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Live Sustainably

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Meet the author

Welcome! I’m Innes

Since 2019 I’ve been sharing my handmade home projects here to help inspire others that crafting is good for the soul and good for the home!

When I’m not crafting I’m looking after my four littles, pottering around the house and walking the countryside of Lancashire, UK, where we live.

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