Every doll has a journey. Some live behind glass. Some live on dresser tops. A few (the luckier ones) find their way to become a Belonging Doll, a doll who has secured a special place in that someone’s heart since almost the beginning. Are you a doll collector? If you are, you need to own a…
The Gardener
Plant smiles. Grow laughter. Harvest love. The gardener watches over her plants with discerning eyes. These are not ordinary plants. Because in every pot, she seeded hope and watered them with belief. As the garden grows, so does the gardener. She realises that when you want something, the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it…
Going Places
Trust the wait. Embrace the uncertainty. Enjoy the beauty of becoming. When nothing is certain, anything is possible. I have been feeling it for awhile now – the sense of awakening. To quote from the book: “…recognising that I am connected to the energy of all creation, that I am a part of it – and…
Free Crochet Pattern: Mr. Buckwheat from Goblin도깨비
Lost in her thoughts about Shin, she doesn’t notice the squid catching fire. She blows out the flame when she notices, and starts to panic when she realised what she had done. On the other hand, Shin smiles when he sees the smoke emitting from his hands. He’s glad that she has finally summon him. Today,…
Free Crochet Pattern: Poipot from Goblin도깨비
At the moment of life & death, make a wish with a powerful desire. A soft-hearted Creator might grant you that wish. What’s Goblin? I have covered that in my earlier post. Today, we will learn how to make Poipot (the tiny red guy). He is one of the five friends in the Boglegel family. WHAT…
Goblin도깨비 “I See the Sword. I Won’t Leave (You).”
Every life is touched by a deity at least once. If you feel distanced from this world but feel a force dragging you closer, that is the work of a deity. Eun Tak: I can see it (the sword) since the first time I met you. What does that make me now? Am I still…
Free Crochet Pattern: Valentine Pink Octopus from The Legend of the Blue Sea푸른 바다의 전설
She pointed to the pink octopus in the claw machine. He fed a coin into the machine and watched her play. She was disappointed when she lost the grip on the octopus at the last second. He pointed out that almost getting it out isn’t the same as having it, and that life is full of…
Say Aloe to My Little Friends
As the garden grows, so shall the gardener. One of the most delightful things about the garden is the anticipation it provides. This Saturday, a perfect day of rest. Rainy weather, large blanket, warm tea, home cooked meal, a bittersweet movie ‘Your Name‘, cuddly doll and of course, yarns. My little crochet garden by the windowsill is…
A Fresh Start
Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can. And so just like that. With excited fingers running across the keyboard, I threw in text, images, links and love. A new craft blog is born. Yep, I have finally decided to say bye to Blogger and hi to WordPress. I don’t know about you, but…
Free Crochet Pattern: Christmas Hat for Your Stuffed Toy
Whip up a quick cozy hat for your favourite plushy this holiday season! WHAT YOU NEED: You will require two different coloured yarns i.e. red and white. Choose an appropriate hook size and yarn weight depending on the size of your toy. If it is a huge 22″ toy like the monkey above, you can use a…
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