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Giant Toothless Dragon

Making a Giant Toothless Dragon softie for my son with a pattern from Llaano on Etsy.

By Carmen Grantham, 6 monthsDecember 27, 2025 ago
June 2022 Reading List
Reading List

June 2022 Reading List

Throughout June I was quilting my scrappy quilt (blog post to come) so it meant many hours at the sewing machine. As it’s quite repetitive and doesn’t need my full attention I could enjoy listening to some audio books. FICTION BOOKS Dressed by Iris by Mary-Anne O’Connor Dressed by Iris Read more

By Carmen Grantham, 4 yearsJuly 20, 2022 ago
May 2022 Reading List
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May 2022 Reading List

In May I read about what I love – sewing and self development, as well as a Booker Prize winner, a Purlitzer finalist and a marketing book to assist in my new voluntary role. FICTION BOOKS The Forgotten Seamstress by Liz Trenow Read on Kobo | GoodReads | Amazon The Read more

By Carmen Grantham, 4 yearsJune 19, 2022 ago
March 2022 Reading List
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March 2022 Reading List

During March I read one fiction book and three non-fiction books. I was busy preparing for a talk at the Mitcham Hills Australian Sewing Guild meeting on using Denim. Of course, this involved sewing a new pair of jeans and a bit of research on denim. I did read through Read more

By Carmen Grantham, 4 yearsApril 15, 2022 ago
February 2022 Reading List
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February 2022 Reading List

Not too much reading this month with my son back at school and our little at home bubble bursting. Back to coffee shops, fabric shops and other shopping that has been put off for a while. I did read a great book on quilting so I’ve been able to do Read more

By Carmen Grantham, 4 yearsMarch 9, 2022 ago
Carmen Grantham wearing blue jacket with green bush in background.

Hi, I'm Carmen

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