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Ad| One of the great things about crafting is that you create anything! Growing up there wasn’t very much in the way of Ramadan or Eid products to buy. It’s been so amazing to see this change in my lifetime and incredible to see the creativity from brands, big and small. But I’m a crafter so I can’t help but want to create something unique of my own! I’ve really enjoyed working with @hobbycrafthq to create some fun Ramadan and Eid projects for their ideas hub. There’s something so nice about looking at an empty frame and having the freedom to fill it with whatever you want! I used the star fairy lights and hanging cut outs to add some depth to this Iftaar* time frame. And when Ramadan is over, I can just peel off the removable vinyl and use it as an Eid centrepiece. This magnetic hinge box is a new favourite of mine! It’s so versatile and perfect as a memory box too. Is anyone else as obsessed with fairy lights as me? I think I might need a whole drawer to store them now 😳 *time when we break out fast #TheLittlePomegranate #RamadanCrafts #Hobbycraft #CricutMade @officialcricut_uk @officialcricut
I thought I was going to post more about Ramadan this year but time just flies by, and now we’re into the final ten nights!🌙 As well as building up to Eid, the final ten nights are extra special for another reason. You’ll hear Muslims seeking the “Night of Power”, Laylatul Qadr. This is a special night which falls on one of the odd nights of the last ten days. We don’t know exactly which night it is, but we think it’s the 27th night. Why is it so special? This single night is described as being “better than 1,000 months”. It’s a night when the angels descend and our sincere supplications are heard, every good deed is multiplied in their reward, and sins are forgiven. We think about Ramadan as the month we “give up” so much. Food, (caffeine😭), sleep, our social lives go on hold... but actually it’s the month we *gain* so much. “More than a 1,000 months”! That blows my mind: forgiveness, reward and acceptance of prayers on that level is just unimaginable❤️ Maybe that’s a mental reframe we could all do with? Try to focus less of what’s not going right, or the thing we can’t do and spend the day focusing on what we can do and the good things we have. It’s been a tough old year, but we’re making it through... — May Allah reward all our efforts and bestow the blessings of Laylatul Qadr. Ameen 🤲🏽 #TheLittlePomegranate
One of the first things people say when they find out how long the Ramadan fasts are is “I could never do that”. And I get why people feel that- it’s strange, it’s different but actually these days I think there’s probably more you relate to in Ramadan than you realise. Have you ever done a social media detox? Or sat down to do some goal setting? Overhauled your diet? Started to focus on physical activity and wellbeing? I’ve come to think of Ramadan as the chance to do a “hard reset” on my life. We can get so swept up in the rapid pace of modern life that we forget to pause and reflect. When you’re in the Ramadan mindset you really get a chance to do just that. Consider it a religion wide “detox”. As well as the fasting, personally we cut out TV etc and it’s made me think about how I can use my time better (as much as I love a TV slump, its normally a reflection of how tired I am). It’s also made me think about my goals for the next year. What is it that I want to achieve, where is it that I want to be? What am I praying for? What am I doing to bring myself closer to God? All these things, and you’re not alone! You’ve got an entire community doing the same as you, and the bonus of the spiritual refresh you get from the prayers. That’s why I look forward to Ramadan, everything feels more doable coming out of this month. And trust me to find the perfect Ramadan craft- knitting... and then start two projects 🤦🏾‍♀️ Do you do a detox/reset? I feel like Lent is quite similar? Or even the traditional January hype? #TheLittlePomegranate Sage green: @woolandthegang Hotline sweater Mustard: @stitchandstory PR gift new Woolmere yarn
Ad*| The next few fabrics in my sewing queue are prints?! Quite something seeing as I’m a “solids person” through and through😱 Or so I thought...The other day I shared my blush culottes that I had made a few years ago. I was struggling to get my head around my new post partum shape and I honestly hated them. And then somehow something changed and they became a summer staple 🤷🏾‍♀️I’ve noticed that with a few of the things I’ve made over the past few years. Things I’ve really not liked after making, then go on to be on fast rotation in my wardrobe. Leopard print skirts... pastel colours? And also separates- I didn’t think I liked skirts... and now I can’t have enough! It’s so funny how our styles change. It’s made me wonder about how maybe I just need to be more open with what I make/buy. But also for the first time ever I feel ready to do a proper wardrobe audit and clear out the things I’m not going to wear (or realistically ever fit back into!) and really hone into my “style” but it feels like such a daunting task to do properly!😫 Have you found your style changing over the years? Or do you do a regular wardrobe review? Hit me up with your tips because I’m gonna need to give myself a pep talk to get stuck in! — * fabrics as part of upcoming @spoonflower Ambassador posts. Will update my Spoonflower favourites list so you can find the prints easily #TheLittlePomegranate #WardrobeCrisis #SpoonflowerAmbassador #Spoonflowerapparel
The other day I asked you guys how you would describe my account to newbies. I was expecting you to just rewrite my bio- doctor, sewer, crafter, but your responses really surprised me! Yes, there was sewing, crafting and even mention of gardening (which is so funny since we only started our veg patch in March!) But so many of you didn’t even mention the crafts/sewing. All this time I’ve been stressing about the fact I’m such a slow sewer and never seem to post thing sewing related for a “sewing Blogger” but it’s not even a big deal to you 🥰 It’s really interesting to see how others see you- I love that you see my space as ‘soothing’, ‘colourful’, ‘positive’, that you learn things from me (sewing and other stuff) without feeling judged/preached at and it’s relatable and realistic. You have literally described exactly what I want my space to be and it makes me so happy to hear that’s what you’re getting from it ❤️ So for those you are new, that’s what you can expect to get over here! A woman, a Muslim, a Mum, a doctor, a crafter living her messy life. Plus I like to share controversial opinions about tea to rile you up. I’m gonna share a fact about me, one you definitely don’t know about but might have noticed in photos? I broke my left arm as a kid and it healed a bit wonky so I have “cubitus varus” also known as a “gunstock deformity” but I hate the word ‘deformity’ so it’s just my wonky arm. I’m sure it causes all sorts of fit issues with clothes but I cannot care less about trying to figure that out 😂 but if you ever see me place my hand down weirdly on a table or wave my arms and notice it doesn’t look right, it’s because the angle is all off! Also I only found out the real name for it doing an orthopaedic rotation as a medical student and asked the surgeon what was up with my arm 😂 never had a name for it until then! I’d love to know a fact about you that I might not already know! — *Prev PR gift, Liberty fabric for old @minervadotcom blogpost #TheLittlePomegranate #WonkyButWonderful
Ramadan Mubarak!🕌* It’s been a whirlwind of a weekend/week so far. From all your support and comments on my last post, to us starting Ramadan yesterday. Last year I shared a few posts talking about the basics of Ramadan- what it is etc. And this year I think I’ll probably share more personal things that I’ll be doing, routines and activities that we do that make the month all the more special. Decorations are such a small (and relatively new) addition to it all! Plus I have soooo many sewing/craft projects to share with you too! 🥰 I’m so thankful for having such a wonderful community who are always so supportive and eager to learn more. I feel like sometimes we forget our quiet similarities and instead focus on the louder differences. Let’s shift that balance! Whether or not you celebrate, I hope this month brings us all some peace and happiness, and keeps you all safe and in good health. — *Photo features gifted/prev collab items- Ramadan calendar is a project I made in collaboration with @officialcricut_uk and can be found for free over on their blog. Bunting from @hobbycrafthq as part of upcoming advert. #TheLittlePomegranate #CricutCreations #CricutRamadan @officialcricut

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