Here I am, at the end week of May. It’s been a good month on the whole. I’ve woken up each day with a smile. Not that its been all plain sailing. My husband is off at one of those family events today, where they either say “Haven’t you grown” […]
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Yarn Along – Soft as Clouds
Just before Christmas, I was leafing through my copy of More Last-Minute Knitted Gifts for ……well last minute inspiration. I kept going back to the Soft as Clouds Cowl. I loved the idea of knitting with cashmere. I couldn’t justify the time or expense in the run up to the […]
Read moreHerdwick sheep needle felting
I can really understand the concept of craft therapy. The idea of taking feelings and turning them into something tangible. Using your hands, to manipulate a craft material, is a way to change the mood. The hand’s touch feeds up to the brain and back again, turning feelings into communication, […]
Read moreSpinning it on its head
My favourite places for spinning are sitting outside on a warm, summers day, or in front of the fire when the skies are clear and promising a morning frost. I need the warmth. Last year I didn’t spin much. I was working my way slowly through a bag of beautiful […]
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