Stitch This

  • Needled

    I blame Kirstie Allsopp personally. There I was perfectly happy with my knitting and stitching and then SHE introduces a new craft into the mix – needle felting. L’Allsopp showcased this art on her  Channel 4 programme a while ago. And whoosh! Sales of Clover needle felting equipment went through the roof.  Anyway, Mothers Day…

  • Frame it!

    So, you know I like a bargain? I wandered into my local charity emporium recently and spied an inoffensive frame. Boring but a good size. I got it home and only then realised it was a little big for the photo to I had had in mind. Look. Oops. So, I decided to HIDE the…

  • Mine’s a large one

    My ears are still ringing. 5 small children can make a LOT of noise. But then so can good friends gathered around a table, eating good food, having a good chat. They all had wine, I waited ‘Til now being the driver. But it was OK. I must be getting sensible in my old age.…

  • For the birds

    A quick pit stop as I try to complete my Christmas makes…today we have a tinge of the avian. Look… My card making factory…Elder’s cards for school friends to be precise. And a present to me… A work in progress. More to follow on that idea. Better go. little One is I’ll and I am…

  • Wreath it

    Just back from a lovely evening making wreaths at The Knitting Lady’s house. This is where we go for knitting club. A Scandinavian/Cotswold (ScanWold?!?!) homage to tasteful vintage and handicrafts. And the house isn’t bad either. Love the ladies, I really do. Anyway, do you like my wreath? Brixham-bought shells, edelweiss-like flowers (don’t get me…