Winter flus and a visit to The Farm

Winter flus and a visit to The Farm

We've had about a month of illness in our family.  A whole month of wiping snotty noses, dealing out doses of Panadol (and secretly hoping that it will encourage less waking and more sleeping), and very little sewing or anything...

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Yours truly

Yours truly

It's Mother's Day tomorrow.  I always find it's a strange day.  One where I prompt the husband to make sure he's organised.  For the sake of the kids.  Of course 😉  Which makes it feel very contrived and like I'm big-noting...

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There’s always time for Wings

There’s always time for Wings

Something about having a baby gets my creative juices flowing.  As I was putting Ezra to bed tonight I realised the same thing happened after Lewis was born. Ideas.  Lots and lots of ideas. Maybe it's to do with all the time I...

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About those Butterfly Wings…

About those Butterfly Wings…

I am so pleased/excited/a little bit nervous to announce that the Wife-made Butterfly Wings pattern is now available!  Waaaahoooo! If you would like to purchase my Wife-made Butterfly Wings Pattern, head over my webshop for...

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Life is grand in Babyland!

Life is grand in Babyland!

Those of you who follow me on Instagram and Facebook will already know that this little fella joined our family almost three months ago. Ezra Mac is a much loved member of our family, and as is always the way, it is hard to...

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Cushions | Tickled Pink Market

Cushions | Tickled Pink Market

Last night I worked like a machine.  Honestly, I don't know what got into me, but the husband was out, the kids were in bed and I was on FIRE!  And four finished cushion covers are the result. The cushion tops have been staring...

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April | Caesarean Awareness Month

April | Caesarean Awareness Month

Did you know that April is Caesarean Awareness Month?  I didn't until tonight - in fact, I'm still not even sure if this is just an American thing... Anyway, while my kids were tearing around the McDonalds playground (don't...

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Oozey Salmon Scotch Eggs

Oozey Salmon Scotch Eggs

I apologise in advance for the obvious lack of 'pretty' in the photography for this recipe.  But I hope to redeem myself with the abundant amount of 'yummy' that the recipe provides (even if I do say so myself!). Salmon Scotch...

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Xanthe of Wife-made

Hello! I’m Xanthe…

Here at Wife-made you will find contemporary quilt and sewing patterns designed by me and inspired by mid-century modern design and the nostalgia of  traditional handcrafts.  Have I inspired your creative journey?  Let me know in the comments!  

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