Dear Daughter I’ve been busy sewing up a few blocks for your Dear Daughter quilt. I’m enjoying the new selection of fabrics that we found over the summer. Still sticking to the general colour theme. I’m trying to mix the existing fabrics in with the new additions. The subject for […]
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Moments
As I watched my son walk purposely ahead of me along the lane, I realised that this moment will be a distant memory before I know it. He has two years left at primary school, but I’m more than aware how time can fly. His next oldest sister has joined […]
Read moreTravelling with a patchwork games bag
When I travelled as a child, I always had a clutch of books. While others couldn’t read in the car, I would have my nose in a book with no ill effect. I would read for most of the journey. Once finished, I’d gaze out of the window enjoying the […]
Read moreDear Daughter: About Democracy
Dear Daughter As I stitched this block, my thoughts were elsewhere. Once finished, I was almost surprised to find the finished quilt block in my hands. Unusual for me, as the repetitive process of knitting or sewing usually takes my mind away from subjects that are troubling me, giving me […]
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