Linking up with Sarah of the wonderful Say! Little Hen – sharing what is happening in my little corner of the world… We’ve not had any snow here 🙁 despite me willing the skies to send down a few flurries. It’s cold though and wrapping up warm and going for long walks keeps me happy. I marvel at the way nature copes with…
Happy new year! I love new year. A time for fresh perspectives and new opportunities. One problem. I’m a faffer. I wake up with a myriad of wonderful ideas that slip down drainholes, merge into fogged breath and skip behind the sofa. I need to grab hold of them. Lists help. I’m a list person. Everything goes on a list but I…
I’ve been unable to post here for ages due to technical issues with the website – happily now all sorted. The build up to Christmas was wonderful and going so well, but then someone pushed the fast forward button and suddenly it was a blur and it was Christmas Eve and there was much rushing around and panic. Hold on…
As I write this, the sun is streaming in through the open window, birds are singing, Monty and Archie are snoozing on the grass, the washing is fluttering on the line and I’m still wearing sleeveless blouses. continue reading
So, as I mentioned in yesterday’s post, we’re now living in Devon and getting to know and love our new surroundings. Today’s post is a gallery of our visit to Killerton and A La Ronde where we found ourselves surrounded by beauty inside the houses and in the glorious countryside. Both properties are National Trust and although both houses are…
…getting to know all about you! From one of my favourite films The King And I, this line sums up what things are like for us here at the moment. One of the most wonderful things about moving somewhere new is exploring. After a hectic few months finding our new house, packing up our old home and moving into our…
Phew – it’s hot! Summer has finally arrived! The sunshine seems to change everything doesn’t it? People are out strolling through the town, pubs are buzzing, blankets are out on the grass and the beach is busy! I’m going to be honest with you – it’s actually a little too hot for me – I’m not one of those people…
The last couple of weeks have been very busy, leaving little time to sew and even less to blog. My sons have moved home and we formed part of most of the removal crew, there has been a trip back to my home town in Kent and one to London to see Coldplay. I love having lots to do but…
Appliqué – from the French word appliquer – to apply or fasten. Appliqué is essentially where you fasten one piece of fabric to another – you can use a variety of different methods. Today I’m looking at raw edge appliqué and the way of doing it I’m showing you now achieves a look similar to free motion embroidery, where you drop…
