I’ve finished. I’ve finally finished my hexagon patchwork quilt. It has been a long project. I started cutting out and forming these hexagons 17 years ago. Soon after, a house move meant that all the pieces were hidden in a bag and joined my other work-in-progress projects. Then last year, […]
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Not that I’m biased.
I like gadgets. Simple gadgets. The ones that work, because they are a simple solution. Often the beauty is how the metal is folded in such a way that the end product is easily achieved, every time. A good example is the wonderful apple peeler and corer that I bought […]
Read moreUpcycled cardigan (or the ugly jumper)
Once upon a time, in a charity shop in a far away town, hung a pink jumper. It had lived in the shop for a few long weeks. Often people would hold it up, but each time they would shake their heads and it would be put back on the […]
Read morePlenty of New Year Crafting!
The holiday is over. The children went back to school today. The decorations are ready to be put away for another year. Hmm. As ever, I wish it had lasted longer. The weather kept us close to home and I know we all missed our usual walking adventures. It rained […]
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Maker of pretty things, living a country life in a 275 year old cottage, UK
