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My top ten blogs
17 Mar 2018

My top ten blogs

by fabrickated | posted in: Organisation, Tips and Techniques | 19

I have been meaning to write this post for years! Sewing, and related, blogs have helped me, sustained me, amused me, and encouraged me over the past few years and I am so grateful they exist. While I follow around … Continued

blogging, knitting, quilting, sewing
Our Virtual Community
16 Jan 2018

Our Virtual Community

by fabrickated | posted in: Inspiration | 31

The Internet has only been available since 1990, the year my youngest son was born. I remember being shown that I was on it in 1996 (via my job) and feeling astonished. But I soon embraced email and gradually began … Continued

blogging, community, Instagram
Making a book #2
16 Dec 2017

Making a book #2

by fabrickated | posted in: Book writing | 14

I mentioned I used to make books as a kid. A one-of-a-kind book that, at best, was read by seven or eight people.  To whom I was related. One of my blog followers who knew me when I was a … Continued

blogging, book writing, collaboration, making a book, writing
Can I make a book?
2 Dec 2017

Can I make a book?

by fabrickated | posted in: Book writing | 28

You may remember a little ramble about how much I had on my plate, accompanied by a few knitted garments looking unfinished and sad. I did promise to have a New Zealand sweater Knit a Long before Christmas. But it … Continued

blogging, book writing, self publishing
Some advice on social media names
18 Nov 2017

Some advice on social media names

by fabrickated | posted in: Organisation, Tips and Techniques | 43

Love it or hate it, the name we are given at birth usually sticks with us forever. The process of choosing children’s names is taken seriously and is often full of meaning. My kids all got parent or grandparent middle … Continued

blogging, Fabrickated, social media
Three year Blog Anniversary
29 Apr 2017

Three year Blog Anniversary

by fabrickated | posted in: Organisation | 61

Before I started blogging I believed that the average blogger could produce reasonable posts for a year or two, two and a half years, tops, and after that it would be repetitious and boring to read. Most of us don’t … Continued

anniversary, blogging
2016 Reflections
9 Jan 2017

2016 Reflections

by fabrickated | posted in: Inspiration | 42

A number of people have been sharing their hits and misses from 2016 (me included). The braver ones go on to share their reflections on the past year, and their plans for the new. I really enjoy reading these posts … Continued

2016, blogging, crafts, doll making, family, reflections, time
I am now on You Tube!!
19 Aug 2016

I am now on You Tube!!

by fabrickated | posted in: History of fashion, Style advice | 28

Just as an experiment I made a five minute video. It’s on the same topic as last Monday, (ie How important is fashion for dressmakers?) and will not be of great interest to regular readers who have been there, done … Continued

blogging, podcasts, technology, video, vlogging, Youtube
Two years of blogging
30 Apr 2016

Two years of blogging

by fabrickated | posted in: Uncategorized | 47

Some of my favourite bloggers have been blogging for a decade. Me, it’s just two years. Today. Later today we will have a little celebration with the family – Nick, Esme, George, Gus, and Kit – who help me with … Continued

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Daily Disciplines
15 Sep 2015

Daily Disciplines

by fabrickated | posted in: Uncategorized | 23

I read an interesting post  about American comedian Jerry Seinfeld. In order to ensure he has enough hilarious material for his routine he believes he must write daily. He works and works on his jokes to ensure they are successful, … Continued

blogging, commitment, constancy, sewing

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