Stitch This

  • Thank you for the niggles

    I know I’m swimming at the shallow end of the gene pool but sometimes you have to count your blessings. The early death of a colleague, a mother and wife is today’s catalyst. How sad that loss is what is needed to give you that necessary jolt. That spark to look up, out and over…

  • So predictable…

    So I was torn about this post. Do I reflect on times past, review 2011, or do I look forward and consider my resolution(s). Well, dear reader, as a nod to optimism I choose to go forwards, move on. I could have made a massive list of resolutions, I normally do. But then, as they…

  • Play it again

    …and again and again. I did 3 hours in soft play today and survived. Hurrah! Other Half had jobs to do and the weather was manky. Elder was a lovely Big Brother, looking after Little One. Here they are, duetting. In a manner. Ahem. C

  • Buttons and bobbins

    As Christmas slips away from us, I thought I’d show you my Other Present. This from my sister in law and her vintage-obsessed husband. This is possibly one of the nicest presents I’ve ever received. How lovely.

  • Homemade

    A while ago I said I was going to make a book taken from family recipes. Well, I actually did it. Yes, I finished the project! I’ll give you a proper reviewed of the software anon but I’m pretty happy. As were the recipients.