Monthly Archives: January 2012

World of Warcraft or The Power of Advertising!

Posted on January 26, 2012 by

***THIS POST IS ADULT COMPARED TO MY USUAL POSTINGS AND MAY CAUSE SOME OFFENSE*** Ahem, so….well…. this is not a ‘normal’ Kapow post by any means so bear with me… Here’s the story: At New Year while staying in Saltaire … Continue reading →

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Granny’s Dress Emporium

Posted on January 26, 2012 by

As promised, here is a picture of my sister Cath in the dress I made her for Christmas.  She loves it although has asked me to shorten it to above the knee (hussy!) as she and I have quite different … Continue reading →

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Folksy Celebrities:: O’blue Thrashion

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

Due to my extended absence there’s been yet another gap in the Folksy Celebrity postings but I hope to get back on track with this too as so many people took the time to answer my questions and some of … Continue reading →

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Vintage Knits

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

I’ve written before about my Mother-In-Law Chrisy (aka Milly) and the close relationship which has developed between us over the years.  She’s been a massive inspiration to me in terms of my love for all things creative and crafty. Last … Continue reading →

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Folksy Celebrities:: Little Red Star

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

Due to my extended absence there’s been yet another gap in the Folksy Celebrity postings but I hope to get back on track with this too as so many people took the time to answer my questions and some of … Continue reading →

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The dreaded Mother-In-Law!

Posted on January 22, 2012 by

The evil, son smothering, judgemental, beady-eyed and jealous ‘mother-in-law’ is a woman who’s persona is well instilled thanks to comedians, movies, stories and actual real life stories!  All too often I hear other women in particular complaining about theirs and … Continue reading →

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Folksy Celebrities:: Gail Griggs Photography

Posted on January 21, 2012 by

Anyone who visits my blog will probably realise that I have a lot of love for Folksy!  It’s been quite a while since I’ve been visiting the site regularly and now that I’m back ‘in the hood’ it’s fascinating to … Continue reading →

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Sew far so……good?

Posted on January 20, 2012 by

Following on from my post the other day about the beginning of my ‘sewing career’, I thought I’d share my next project with you. I was due to attend a wedding and wanted something amazing to wear, realising though that … Continue reading →

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Sew here it is!

Posted on January 17, 2012 by

A strong interest in sewing has been developing in me for several years now but I was a bit apprehensive to try and I didn’t have access to a sewing machine.  Then in September last year I landed a job … Continue reading →

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Made in Scotland Magazine

Posted on January 16, 2012 by

I met Emma, aka Cookie Boo at Gin in Teacups vintage and craft fair in Chambre 69 back in September.  She came round the tables with flyers looking for people who would like to advertise in her new magazine celebrating … Continue reading →

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