never
ever
turn your back
on a courgette plant.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

What an amazing experience that was!
I’m pleased to say that all my long, late nights paid off and I had a very successful show.
What a relief!
I couldn’t have done it without the support of my family though. Tony and Dad entertained the boys whilst Mum spent four days with me on my stand.
Thank you.
And thanks to everyone […]

I’ve been working late into the night recently
stubbornly trying to finish everything on my ‘to do’ list for the Festival of Quilts.
I like working in my studio when everyone else is sleeping.
It’s pretty. And quiet.
Unlike me and my mood the next morning.
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Neil Diamond and I are in agreement: Jonathan Livingston Seagull is certainly no ordinary bird.
His little story inspired this applique pattern which is only available to the members of my email club. So, if you would like a copy of this pattern (and another exclusive design in a couple of months) then join the club by emailing me:

 
janet@janetclare.co.uk 
I hope you like him […]

the rain is falling
my work is still waiting
the boys are bickering
but 
kind friends are helping me
Thank you. thank you. thank you.
 
 
 
 
 
 

I’m busy. Really busy.
With projects and plans that I really, really must do. The Festival of Quilts is in a matter of days.
But, the boys are home from school and my daylight time is definitely not my own. And by the time I’ve got them to bed, well…  
Read this post by Mouse. It’s happening to her too.  
I did come […]