small but perfectly formed

When we bought our sofa, a few years ago now, it came with a couple of funny little rectangular yellow cushions. I didn’t like the cushions. I wanted the living room to be full of calming shades of blue and … Continue reading

a parliament of owls

Well, I may still not have restocked my Etsy shop… But, as you can see, I have been busy. The iron has been out today. My parliament of owls is coming along nicely… The one in the middle of the … Continue reading

just a quickie…

I’m quite busy at the moment. I have lots to do on the run up to Christmas. I have family coming, so the house needs attention. And I have fairs coming up. There are commissions to make… There is jewellery … Continue reading

bits & bobbles

I know I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again… I’m definitely a better starter than a finisher. Today I should have been cracking on with making stuff for my shop and my stalls. I have lots to do. … Continue reading

love birds

When I made my first new owl I did a silly thing. I cut out the back with the fabric the wrong side up. So it didn’t fit the front. It was facing the wrong way. It wasn’t the first … Continue reading

perky & pocketed

I wasn’t going to make owls. I blame my friend Louise, whose daughter  wanted one for her new bedroom. She started it. I made one for her and it proved rather popular. But my original design was quite complicated to … Continue reading