Each year, it’s different. Each year, it’s the same. Like many homes, Christmas Eve heralds the start of a procession of well rehearsed traditions for our family. Yet small changes arrive like new, unexpected visitors, jumping in to join in the fun. Ready to establish and grow roots as […]
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A Tween Needle Felting craft
It can be tough for the children of a crafter to find their crafting niche. At first they follow their mother’s footsteps, but sooner or later they need to branch out. Some give up. I’ve spoken to so many adults that talk about their mothers making dresses/ knitting jumpers for […]
Read moreSnow Hare Doodle
I’m redirected and put on hold. Again. I’m listening to ….oh I really don’t know what. It’s up beat music, without being too annoying. Yet. I rest the phone on my shoulder, with my ear keeping it in place, and pick up a pencil and start to doodle. Some time […]
Read moreLike feeding (needle felted) gannets
“A bird just fell out of the sky. Look. Over there.” I looked. There was nothing to see, by the time I’d followed his outstretched arm. The space was empty, but I knew what he’d witnessed. Even though he’d sighted one before me. Darn! At least I’d been pre-warned. Earlier […]
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