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Pom Pom Emporium
http://www.pompomemporium.com
I want to share my ideas, tutorials and free patterns in all kinds of crafts, interspersed with life in a city in the South East of England, near
London. My background is in design and my interests are in the visual arts, especially crafts. I just enjoy creating and making things!
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Citroen 2cv
Susie's red Citroen 2cv had an outing today, we had a trip to Ikea in it. The Deux Chevaux is 21 years old today, happy birthday! Susie is holding her Ikea comfort rug....
1963
There used to be a hosiery factory in St Albans on Hatfield Road called Ballito, Morrison's supermarket stands there now. I wondered if this packet of stockings I bought in a charity shop on Hatfield Road was made there. I was attracted by the packag...
A Little Bit Wrist Key!
I had this idea for an easy to make practical and useful key ring, one that you can just slide over your wrist to keep both hands free. A piece of personal safety advice from the police is " Always have your keys out and ready as you approach yo...
Victorian Crochet Hook
I was really pleased to buy this antique crochet hook from a charity shop. Crochet hooks now are just utilitarian but this one is decorated, carved and turned bone. I showed the hook to Alice and was surprised at her squeamish reaction when I tol...
A Recipe for Yorkshire Curd Tart
When we go to Yorkshire we always bring back a Yorkshire curd tart, they are delicious. I have found a recipe for the tart that sounds authentic so if you never get to Yorkshire you can still try this delicacy. Making the curd doesn't sound too d...

