One of the many aspects that I love about blogging is that we can share ideas. We can gather and share inspiration with people who we would not meet in the normal way. I know I find so many ideas from some wonderful blogs, which I am so grateful for. […]
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Felted beads and little hats
I love wet felting. I also love that all three children can join in. They all tackle it in different ways. The girls are focused on the end product, while TF enjoys the process and has very little interest in the finished object. This project worked really well for them. […]
Read moreHalf way through half term
I always find half term, at this time of year, quieter than the other school holidays. Maybe it’s because we need more recovery time. Maybe its the lack of light and we really just want to carry on hibernating. I love having the children home and not rushing around to […]
Read moreBreathing life into my patchwork quilt
Fifteen years ago, before children, I was inspired to make a patchwork. I had images of a beautiful, handsewn patchwork quilt gracing our bed. In our own dream country cottage. I spent evenings cutting up favourite worn-out clothes and dressmaking leftovers. Then I stopped. I know why. We found our […]
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