This morning started like most school days. Once the first two were out of the door, I had another 30 mins to get the youngest two ready. They usually are, so we spend the time reading or practising times tables. It is a surprisingly calm point in my day. Both […]
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Programming, Patchwork and Parenthood
Last weekend highlighted two points for me. Probably more than two, but the others don’t fit under a title combining programming and patchwork. You might think it’s an odd combo, but strangely there is a link. Me! Regular readers to this blog will know that I am a craft and […]
Read moreDear Daughter: About not giving up
(only half the paper templates removed. Causing some wrinkles!) Dear Daughter I have created another patchwork block for your Dear Daughter Quilt. Something very satisfying about adding it to my pile of completed pieces. All waiting to be sewn together. I very nearly abandoned this project. It would’ve been easy […]
Read moreThe Eden Project and Dinosaurs
Up until this week, I was probably among a small band of people in this country, who had not been to the Eden Project. It’s true. For a family who strive to be self sufficient, make do and mend, and reduce/reuse/recycle, it is an obvious place to visit. This week, […]
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