by Zoya | Jan 3, 2016 | Craft, crochet, Watercolour
I finally finished my dreamcatcher and thought this would be a good time to write a longer reply to a question that was asked by one of my lovely readers in the comments: “My problem is focus. It’s not desire or motivation, but organized focus. Do you ever run into...
by Zoya | Nov 28, 2015 | Craft, Watercolour
My son & I found some broken willow branches during our morning walk. I showed him how flexible they were and told him about basket weaving. He wanted to bring the branches home, which I was fine with, yet I didn’t really want to attempt any complex weaving and...
by Zoya | Jun 19, 2014 | Craft, Quilting, Sketching
Somehow, in the moment of weakness or madness or unlimited overpowering parental love, I promised the oldest that I’ll make a dragon quilt for her. I’ve looked through enough quilting books and read enough quilting blogs to be aware of the time commitment...
by Zoya | May 1, 2014 | crochet
Crochet flower brooches for school’s fundraiser. I haven’t done any for awhile. It felt good to do something I’m familiar with, something I can approach with confidence and finish quickly in between the housework and playing with the...
by Zoya | Mar 24, 2014 | Craft, Sewing
While preparing to move to Melbourne from London I gave few things away in the attempt to reduce our possessions. I’m glad I did as life without clutter is simpler, specially in a small space. The only item I missed so far was my sewing machine. I was surprised...
by Zoya | Jul 22, 2013 | Craft
Sometimes the answers to the questions, which were asked of no one in particular, but only of self and the Universe, come to us in unexpected ways. And sometimes the circumstances change removing the need to question altogether. My daughter is now on school holidays...
