Recent blog posts summary
Following a period of busyness and health challenges, I’ve now pulled back from social media and all things promotion. I must say it’s a huge relief to reconnect on a pure enjoyment level with drawing and crocheting! I’ve given myself permission to make things up as I go along, including a new tank top made…
I’ve put my hook down for a few weeks now, as I’ve been focussing on some new art works, including a tawny owl and Mr Fox – Cecil to his friends! – below. Being in the thick of the countryside still fills me with wonder every day, and I’m really aware of the subtle changes…
March so far is behaving to type, in that you get glorious albeit still quite chilly days and just when you start shedding layers winter reminds you its still hanging in there! I’ve noticed the subtle changes in the seasons so much more since moving into the countryside, and I’m really appreciative of this heightened…
It’s been 10 weeks since we made the move to the North York Moors, and in all that time it doesn’t seem to have stopped raining! I know this has been pretty much the case nationwide, but it’s been really noticeable coupled with the move to somewhere so remote. It’s provided plenty of opportunity to…
And also right a bit – we’ve finally got the key to our new home in a beautiful dale in Yorkshire, so all things crafty has been put on hold until the new year, although I’m still managing some creativity in the form of making curtains! Before the move was on the cards, I’d started…
This time of year always calls to mind that back to school feeling; fresh starts and crisps mornings – a new year of sorts. New in a number of ways for me personally this year, as we start to pack up our home for a move even further into the countryside. We’ve also just returned…
With the hot weather, the fruits of my labours at the allotment have arrived early this year, and when I haven’t been harvesting I’ve been watering! I took some time out to enjoy The Magpies Festival earlier in the month, which inspired a bunting take on fairy lights. It was difficult to choose the colour…
How quickly summer seems to be passing this year! I think it’s largely to do with the endless sunny days we are having. I hope you’ve managed to make the most of the season so far. I’ve spend time in the garden finishing my Flower Power Cardi, featuring 3D flowers down the spine and some…
This season in the flower garden is all about the roses, and my limited edition seasonal earrings are now available from my shop in a range of two sizes and six colours only – grab them while you can! I’ve been spending long days at the allotment, which is churning out a steady stream of…
It’s here! – the one-of-a-kind Granny Square Bag featured above is ready and available via my Etsy shop: blink and you’ll miss it! It took many hours and a LOT of yarn, so I very much doubt I will be making any more…yet! (I’ll be quite happy to keep it if it doesn’t sell, which…