Stitch This

  • Inspiration

    Today I’m reading this book. I love Jane Brocket. She’s so interesting in her approach to colour and pattern. And so far this book has not let me down. The quilts are very simple in construction which leaves lots of opportunity to play with colour. She talks a lot about her design ideas and metaphors…

  • Experience

    Some days you just float through the hours, hardly conscious of your existence. You get to bed and wonder where the day went, what did you do, what did you think about. Other days are memorable. Guess what today is turning out to be? Today I’ve had conversations with various friends, colleagues and family that…

  • Genesis

    Oh dear. A new project beckons. Like the colours? In other news…I can’t remember whether I ever mentioned that I’ve been seeing a psychologist as recommended by my wonderful Parkinson’s nurse. It was to help me think through the ramifications of my diagnosis. Thank you NHS. Well, I’m nearing the end of my sessions and…

  • Thank you!

    Just a quickie today as I’ve got a busy day traversing the country today (watch out Crawley, here I come!). Today’s post is about post. A certain surprise parcel that plopped into my letter box yesterday from the lovely Christine. A pincushion made from vintage patchwork hexagons with a nifty little flap to cover the…

  • 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…