A New Fleece Sweater for Ronja

by Astrid // August 8, 2012 // 7 Comments

The summer vacation came and passed, and it left me with a few things: Increased energy level (love it!) A dream on its way to realisation (love it – you’ll hear more about that!) An understanding that after the third... Continue reading →

Winter Sewing

by Astrid // January 13, 2011 // 11 Comments

I could tell you long stories about my pneumonia that went on all through Christmas and New Years, or how I can’t seem to quite get rid of my cold and get back on top – but I won’t. (Just... Continue reading →

Taking It Easy

by Astrid // March 23, 2010 // 15 Comments

It’s definitely time for an update, don’t you think? I found a job – I even managed to find one that I’m totally looking forward to, with Denmark’s largest publishing group called Berlingske Media! I had my last day at... Continue reading →

A Little Sewing

by Astrid // September 12, 2009 // 11 Comments

Yesterday we had a very nice afternoon after we all got home. The girls spent a while jumping and playing on the trampoline, and it was a joy to watch how Ronja took good care of little sister – doesn’t... Continue reading →

Feel Good Pants

by Astrid // July 29, 2009 // 81 Comments

This last couple of evenings, I have been making a pair of pants for me – the second evening accompanied by my mother who has been visiting for three days – it’s a good thing to have a creative companion.... Continue reading →

Matryoshka Appliqué Blouse

by Astrid // March 23, 2009 // 12 Comments

I got around to taking pictures of Frida’s blouse, when I came home from work today. I so enjoy the fact that it’s light outside when I get home from work – it makes a world of difference to me. I have... Continue reading →

What a Girl Wants

by Astrid // March 23, 2009 // 15 Comments

Ronja picked it out. I’m not too good at letting her choose the fabric (it’ll all end up pink), but this time she got to. I gave her the opportunity to pick the fairy fabric, and she did at first,... Continue reading →

A year of sewing

by Astrid // February 4, 2009 // 21 Comments

I’ll just start this post off with a reminder: There are still lots and lots of links out there pointing to my old url http://astrid.thusgaard.com – so please update your links and feeds, as the new url is www.connectingthedots.dk. Same blog,... Continue reading →

Kept you waiting a bit…

by Astrid // December 22, 2008 // 5 Comments

…guess I never fully understood to what extent December in combination with new job would keep me busy. However – winners of the last two Onion patterns are: Pattern #2026 – Laurie Miller Pattern #20038 – Karin Congratulations to both... Continue reading →

Time for next Give-Away

by Astrid // December 7, 2008 // 31 Comments

Now that the first two patterns are on their way to their rightful owners, once again you have a chance to win one of the following Onion-patterns donated by Maria at ShopOnion.com. The patterns include English translations of the sewing instructions... Continue reading →