Years ago, when our eldest was just a wee babe, I made a weather and season calendar from felt. I cut out a cottage to resemble our own home. As we live in a valley, the background shows the fields of our neighbouring farm, going up the hills. I seem […]
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Home sewn and homegrown
Busy sewing. This sweet mouse (next to a homegrown pumpkin) is made using a Cath Kidston strawberry print. It was fun incorporating the print into my design. I knew the basic mouse shape I wanted, so I just drew out the template freehand. I added dried lavender in with the […]
Read moreSimple after school biscuits
After several days of baking for BL’s birthday, hanging up my oven gloves for a while might seem like a laudable action. A well deserved break. Feet up, by the Aga, enjoying a cup of tea. Surely a good idea. Right? Apparently the family has not tired of my baking. […]
Read moreMaking and baking for a birthday party
BL’s birthday party and celebrations are over. It was great fun and she loved it. I baked mountains of biscuits and two birthday cakes. Sewed yards of bunting and a party bag for everyone. In my excitement, I took only a few photos. Ah well. Living in the moment is […]
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Maker of pretty things, living a country life in a 275 year old cottage, UK
