Category Archives: business

100 Mile Fleece and Fibre Fair

It has been a busy spring chez Pip ‘n’ Milly Creations. Between all the usual family things like school, swimming lessons, gymnastics, gardening, Lego-building, movie-watching, story-reading, bike-riding and more, I’ve continued working on sewing orders, test knitting and doing some … Continue reading

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Three cheers

Another year is winding down has wound down and I’ve put all other hand-occupying things aside to try to put together a post to fill in a LONG, quiet period! What to say? Well, I might just work backwards this … Continue reading

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Slow down!

Time is passing by far too quickly! Slow down, world, I’ve got lots to do! Hard to believe that we are approaching the end of October, Halloween is almost here and that means Christmas can’t be too far behind. I … Continue reading

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September projects

Summer definitely is on the way out and fall is on the way in. Summer was late, short and hot this year and the sudden change to chilly, grey rain was a bit of a shock to the system! The … Continue reading

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Treasure Chest II

Tomorrow I will be participating in the Treasure Chest II Local Business Fair at the Costin Hall in Lantzville. This event gives small, locally owned businesses an opportunity to showcase their wares to the public. I’m looking forward to meeting … Continue reading

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Boy-friendly messenger bag

No, not designed for a boy, but for a mom who has three boys and wanted a bag which would withstand the rigours of an active, rough and tumble life! The exterior is a hard-wearing denim with a subtle herringbone … Continue reading

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Butterfly messenger bag

I worked on a particular order in July for a customer in Vancouver, but haven’t been able to post about it yet, as it was destined to be a special birthday gift. I’ve just heard from the recipient and she … Continue reading

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Work-in-progress pouches

These are two of the recent work-in-progress pouches I have made for custom orders. The coordinating fabrics are from a range called ‘Butterfly Carnival’ by Fabric Freedom of London. The orange butterfly print instantly caught my eye and I am … Continue reading

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WIP pouches

I have been sewing, despite appearances, and I have recently completed a couple of aprons for gifts, lunch mats, coffee cozies and several WIP pouches. I am particularly proud of the latter, as it took me awhile to figure out … Continue reading

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The Treasure Chest

Tomorrow, Sunday 17th April, I will be participating in The Treasure Chest, a local business fair showcasing a range of unique businesses on Vancouver Island. It is being held at the Rugby Club, 6700 Dover Road in Nanaimo from 10am-4pm. … Continue reading

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