After our visit to Bishop’s Palace, last week, we were really keen to try our hand at some willow weaving. Being realistic, we decided to start small, rather than attempting a willow dog or elephant. Or a willow peacock, for that matter. (not ours) Instead we chose an unloved area […]
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Here I am: On the dunes at Burnham-on-Sea
Here I am. Standing in the dunes at Burnham. One of my favourite places to take the dogs for a walk. The tide is out, so the sand seems vast. Giving plenty of room for the Pup to run. Room for everyone to run.
Read moreMeet Jacob the Sheep
I’ve almost finished my latest sewing project. So rather than finishing it, I decided to pick up by needle felting kit and a big handful of spinning fleece, and make a sheep. As the fleece was from a Jacob sheep, it only seemed right to make a mini version of […]
Read moreI made pots
Somehow, I missed out on pottery at school. Apart from the odd coiled pot or ambiguous animal models, I really can’t remember making anything that had to spend time in a kiln. More recently my children have creating clay masterpieces and I have looked on with quiet envy. Hoping that […]
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