In January, we like to reassess the bird feeders in our garden. Some are looking tired, some neglected. With the drop in temperature, the birds need the extra calories, just to get through the nights. We want to help them and attract them to the garden at the same time. […]
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Birds and eggs
Our hens are on their winter break. Not sunning themselves on a beach somewhere. No. More a break from the old nest box. I know, I could keep them laying eggs, but quite honestly, there are only 2 and they’re old. Definitely pensionable age. Commercially, they would have met their […]
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Festive Patchwork
And now for some patchwork. Sneaking this in before the Twelfth night. I found the shape of Father Christmas in Pinterest, but sketched it out myself. Experimented with my own Christmas tree. There was a star, but I don’t know what happened to it. Possibly find it among the tinsel […]
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A paper chain – except knitted
The handmade gifts are made. All now delivered to their new homes. Time to sit back and enjoy the season, but, as always, my hands are never idle. A festive, stash-busting knitting project seems a perfect way to fill the gap between Christmas and New Year. A knitted paper chain […]
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Maker of pretty things, living a country life in a 275 year old cottage, UK
