out of her box

It’s funny how sometimes I have a sixth sense about things. Specifically, I was absolutely right to buy a new sewing machine when I did. My old Bernette is not doing well. Upon her return from the menders she had … Continue reading

glue’s out!

With my stall in mind, I’ve been busy today with a new batch of pendants. Oh, and finishing off outstanding commissions. I’ve been experimenting with a bit of beading and embroidery on some of them. I’m not sure about the … Continue reading

the eyes have it

I’ve resisted the lure of making an owl cushion up to now. Not because I dislike them. But just because every Tom, Dick and Harry on the high street seems to sell them these days, which means that people can … Continue reading

autumnal blues

I hate the onset of autumn. I know, I know… I should be looking forward to roasting chestnuts and kicking through fallen leaves, enjoying life’s rich tapestry, the wheel of the year turning and all that. But instead I find that … Continue reading

the bird is the word

The one drawback about having a nice weekend with the family is that things that should get done, don’t get done. This morning was a bit of a rush as I had a deadline to meet. I had been so … Continue reading

wirksworth weekend

It was Wirksworth Festival Art and Architecture Trail this weekend. It’s a fantastic annual event in which the wonderfully picturesque town of Wirksworth in Derbyshire becomes one huge art gallery. There’s art in houses and homes, art in shops, art … Continue reading