Tag Archives: Instructables

Goodbye to Kay

Posted on 18 November 2023 by yorkshirecrafter

The rescue dog we’ve been fostering for the last 2½ months went to her new home yesterday. We were sad to see her go, but also happy that she can now settle into a permanent household that seems well suited … Continue reading →

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Coat stand win and a happy dachshund

Posted on 31 October 2023 by yorkshirecrafter

Earlier this year I completed my best-ever woodwork project, a coat stand made from steam-bent and laminated oak. It’s been a permanent fixture in our house ever since and has been incredibly useful, even over the summer. I don’t know … Continue reading →

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A dummy knife block

Posted on 6 October 2023 by yorkshirecrafter

My dear husband has a few kitchen knives which he’s very fussy about. He won’t allow them to be put away in a drawer in case the edges get blunted, but I don’t like them left out because they are … Continue reading →

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Parametric bucket hat

Posted on 30 August 2023 by yorkshirecrafter

I mentioned a couple of weeks ago that I was in the process of designing a bucket hat in a CAD system, Fusion 360. Why, you may ask? Well, it means that the hat can be resized and have its … Continue reading →

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Painting canvas shoes

Posted on 23 June 2023 by yorkshirecrafter

We had some great weather last week and the week before, blue skies and temperatures in the mid 20s day after day. Most unusual for early June, in fact, pretty unusual for northern England at any point in the summer. … Continue reading →

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On bluebells, knitting and AI

Posted on 21 May 2023 by yorkshirecrafter

The weather has finally warmed up and we’ve had the odd sunny and rain-free day. The trees are in full leaf even on the hilltops, and we’re just past Peak Bluebell. Walks through the local woods are still filled with … Continue reading →

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