Harvest Time

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…

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…

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…

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…

It’s been a busy week here at Something Crafted HQ, despite numerous opportunities to distract myself with the garden, watering and getting my allotment underway for the season, not to mention a lot of crocheting, I’m finally focussing on getting all my spring and summer range in my Etsy Shop and online just in time…

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…