In the past I have not been very conscious about mending, changing or up cycling clothes. But this year I’ve been really making an effort. Back in February I have mended a hand-knit cardigan made from precious Wollmeise Lace yarn. And I’ve added a few inches to a sweater that had turned out a
Over the course of the last week one hashtag in particular has caught my eye on Instagram :: #slowfashionoctober :: It instantly caught my eye because avoiding ‚fast fashion‘, repurposing, mending, knitting wardrobe staples, conscious shopping and ecological/eco friendly clothes have been on my mind for the better part of this year now. Searching for
Nun sind drei Urlaubswochen auch schon fast vorbei. Seufz. Die drei Wochen waren gefüllt mit Besuchen bei den Familien, einem wunderbaren Campingurlaub im verschlafenen Westerwald und viel, viel Zeit zum Ausspannen und Stricken. Für Stricker gibt es ja kein schlechtes Wetter, nur mehr Zeit fürs Hobby 😉 Wir waren dieses Jahr das zweite Jahr in Folge
Six weeks of school holidays have gone by insanely fast. And starting tomorrow I will already have a third grader in the house. Today is supposed to be the last really hot day of this summer and I’m enjoying my time outside in the garden, lounging around on the newly finished quilt, some good coffee at