Standing in the playground this week, a friend asked me, if I was ever fed up with lugging my daughter’s harp around. In all fairness this is a question that people have been asking frequently over the last few years. I must make it look like a trial. The answer […]
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Being the child of a knitter
Let’s face it. Having a mother who sews and knits, is a mixed blessing. On one hand, garments can be magic-ed up over night, on short notice, and to exact requirements. On the other hand, “unique” outfits and the phrase “I could make that for less/better/different” haunt your childhood. I […]
Read moreProgramming, 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 moreThree is a magic number
One of the advantages of working from home is that, come the school holidays, the children can play while I work. Usually, I clear my desk for the start of the holidays, but it just wasn’t possible this week. I worked and they played. On the whole, they are happy […]
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