Stitch This

  • Tip #3

    the latest in this short series…keep ’em out. Elder is off for the day with his friend (who I had yesterday) – the house is silent and I am working – marvellous. Little One had a nasty cough last night so I’m hoping he is OK at nursery. In other news my sewing swap piece…

  • Half term survival tip #2

    Keep ’em sweet. Baking and icing today ( subtle colours aren’t me I’m afraid) combined with a long walk and a trip to the park. Elder was asleep within 2 minutes…I’m typing this sitting next to his gently snoring form. I don’t often completely enjoy childcare but today was great. Just have to clear a…

  • Survival tips part 1

    Day one…Keep ’em busy. Do you like my house? Elder Boy and I spent a lovely couple of hours glueing and snipping away. His house is an architectural feat with drains and a shelter to protect you from the rain. Oh and 4 chimneys. We also blitzed the playroom so all the clutter is in…

  • Sew true

    Says it all for me really…

  • In which the author realises there is no hope

    It’s no good, however hard I try I can’t find that elusive 25th hour in the day and neither can I seem to run my life with the level of organisation I would like to. I have a to do list in my head that’s keeping me awake at night which I’m trying to whittle…