Last night, I made a bookmark. I lose bookmarks all the time and end up using receipts or tickets instead, which stick around long enough for me to finish the book. Not purpose made bookmarks. No, they must go to the same place as the pens and the other sock […]
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Everyone smiles in the same language
I have got to tell you about a coincidence. Last week, Lisa left a comment about an American comedian I’d not heard of before. I was curious. I put him on my list to look up later and then forgot. A few days later, I was looking for a quote […]
Read moreLiberty Quilt
If you have ever rubbed your tummy, whilst patting your head, you’ll know it’s an odd feeling. Making this quilt felt pretty similar. I pieced it in autumn and quilted it December, surrounded by Christmas lights and festive music. The pretty floral patterns, in summer /spring colours, were in sharp […]
Read moreMaking mistletoe and deer gift tags
I made gift tags this weekend. I wish I could say it was part of a well thought out master plan. One where everything neatly dove tails into a jolly, festive theme. Worthy of a magazine spread, but it isn’t. It’s purely down to the mistletoe fabric crying out to […]
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