by Alet | Jan 15, 2021 | Arts and crafts, Series 13
Most grannies would know how eager one is to make (or buy) a very special gift for a new grandchild. In this instance I waited till our littlest one’s second birthday for that handmade quilt. Of course, it took longer than intended, as “handmade” means “taking lots of...
by Alet | Oct 9, 2020 | Arts and crafts, Painting
Painting this scene on the Gravesend Riverside was quite an experience! It brought to mind the adage: “Fools rush in where angels fear to tread”. Especially if you attempt to do it in watercolours. But, as our Gravesend Art Group –...
by Alet | Aug 28, 2020 | Arts and crafts, Embroidery
What to do when you get a stain on a favourite dress or sun hat? Grab the embroidery kit! My nice floppy sun hat got a stain (don’t ask me how) which I wasn’t able to remove. Voilà! I’m crowned with a sprig of flowers! My trusty white cotton dress (I have half a...
by Alet | May 14, 2020 | Arts and crafts, Series 13
Rachel’s apron is choc-full of symbolism. Life is like a kaleidoscope of impressions, influences and responsibilities and it is only when God’s light shines into it that the beauty and sense of it all becomes visible. As I had made quite a few aprons for women I am...
by Alet | Dec 29, 2019 | Arts and crafts, Series 13
Rebecca’s apron is one of my favourites. Not just the lovely fabric that I used but what it is a symbol of in the life of a very special lady. All of my aprons remind us to follow the example of Jesus lovingly serving others while we are part of our heavenly Father’s...
by Alet | Mar 29, 2017 | Arts and crafts, Series 13
I decided to bless this beautiful young woman with a beautiful, colourful, fun apron inspired by John 13 + 1 Cor 13 love. Dressing again smartly for the office the next day is what we do – adaptable, competent women of today! Cecile kom kuier al die pad van...
