Just a quick (brisk) note from me today:
as I’ve suddenly realised I’ve only got 2 days left
before my boys are on holiday for a fortnight.
I’ve basically given up trying to work when they’re around.
 
 
The pattern for my Hugo the dog is in ‘Stitch’ magazine (issue 64)- so go and get your copy now!
and the fabulous Emma Thompson […]

The sun shone today for the first time in weeks.
Cheering me up and enabling me to take some photos of my new skirt.
It’s a Noa Noa skirt found on the rails of my local charity shop for a mere £2.50.
And whilst it was certainly a bargain, it wasn’t exactly an interesting skirt.
But it is now thanks to […]

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Tony and I met on a blind date on Valentine’s day many, many years ago (24 actually!)
So we always celebrate and give each other a little gift.
This year I have combined the need to make Tony a gift with the need to design another exclusive pattern for my email club.
I know, I know…
I am such a […]

No,
I didn’t really have the time to embroider some rose hips.
But I did it anyway.
Now, I’d better get back to the list…
 

It’s been a good work day today.
First, I found out that my workshop at the Festival of Quilts is sold out.
Amazing, but true.
And then I receive a message from Vintage Bess
to tell me that she has very kindly included my grass embroidery in her treasury on Etsy.
This is a real first for me, so thank you […]

Last night, at bedtime Joe wanted to play lego and I wanted him to put his football kit away.
A deal was struck: he could stay up for another twenty minutes and do both.
But, when I came to put him to bed he hadn’t managed to do either.
So, I was cross and then he cried.
After a while, he said that he […]

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I made the Linnet bag in a lovely brown tweed fabric which my friend gave me.
I am sure the recipient will love the fabric and she will also be kind enough to ignore the interesting state of the circular base (which is smooth in some areas and slightly less so in others).
And because she also happens to be a doting […]

Here it is, the finished dandelion.
I’m pretty pleased with it.
I think it would look good on a linen cushion.
I may have to make myself one in fact, for my new bedroom… or a quilt, now that could be lovely.
Or maybe embroidered onto a smock blouse? or a little girls’ dress for a Japanese craft magazine look. 
You won’t […]

I have the house to myself tonight, the boys are already in bed and I am itching to get a little project I designed today started.
Actually, I am literally itching. Joe has had nits and now my skin is crawling. It’s no good. I’ll have to check my hair yet again!
Right, I’m back.
I’ve been developing (doesn’t that sound grand!) some […]