My friend has just phoned to say how sorry she was to read about our dog being ‘in heaven’- as in no longer alive. When I actually just meant to say that she was very happy! So my apologies if you too thought I very cold heartedly announced our much loved dogs’ death in the middle of a […]

This is Henrys’ latest purchase – bought with his own money in a charity shop. Love him. It’s essential wearing apparently. And it looks particularly good when worn with his big brothers’ hideous tie-dyed alligator t shirt. Move aside Jamiroquai!  

Sorry girls! I might have known you’d all be desperate for the book details! Here they are: ‘Janet Boltons’ Textile Pictures’, Quiltmania. ISBN:2-916182-13-6. My Mum bought me my copy at the Festival of Quilts – and even got Janet Bolton to sign it (To Janet, Best wishes from Janet!). It is as lovely as you’d […]

My first childfree morning in nearly 6 weeks! Heaven indeed. I raced home from school, set the table in the garden, found my brand new Janet Bolton book (thanks Mum!) and had a blissfully quiet coffee. In my very favourite cup. It is very wide so you have to hug it in both hands when you […]