On our way to school, we pass a tree which catches my eye every time. I look forward to seeing it each time. It’s branches sweep over a hedge, allowing it’s leaves to flap over the road like it’s trying to flag us down. The colours are beautiful. This weekend, […]
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Felted acorns – how to make them
Hands up who wants to make a felted acorn or 10? Aren’t they adorable? The perfect nature craft, using natural materials. Most of it can be picked up for free. I used sheep’s fleece for the base and needle-felted dyed merino wool over the top, for a splash of colour. […]
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I learnt to knit in Scotland, so I always feel my knitting spirit has a scottish accent, so to speak. Not that you can see it in my knitting, but trust me, it is there. Possibly wearing a kilt, but I could be making that up. At the time, I […]
Read moreCapturing the sunshine – tie dying with teens
Dear summer 2018, I just wanted to let you know that the sunshine and warm weather, you’ve sent our way this year, has been awesome. We’ve enjoyed it. Made the most of it. Drunk it up like a bumble bee in spring. No weekends spent mowing the grass. No thought […]
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