Stitch This

  • Crash test dummy

    I spend a good proportion of my maternal time reminding my dear offspring of Life’s dangers, including the importance of safety belts – without restraint you risk flying headlong into unexpected barriers. Simple Newtonian physics. I should know that. I have a physics degree. So why do I insist on thinking I can change these…

  • Stomp!

    So, today started quite grumpy tbh. No sleep and post holiday mardiness tbh. BUT I recused the day by having a play with stamping. I have been reading Martha Stewart Living on the train to and from work and thought lets have a go! So, I’ve played with some scraps and they’re drying now. I…

  • Perspective

    So, Parkinson’s is a bit of a weird condition. You don’t know whether it’s affecting you mentally as well as physically. Obviously, being given a such a diagnosis plays havoc with your plans for the future, changes your priorities, affects how you Think of yourself and others. What you don’t have however, is any way…

  • Quilt lovers’ delight

    I got a parcel through the post today…want to see? I warn you, if you are a quilter you’d better settle down. I’m itching to play with these babies, vintage 1940’s blocks, with original papers attached. I’ve got a few ideas already. Watch for Christmas list developments soon…enjoy! The boat is my favourite. I’m planning…

  • No Autographs pleez

    ah, fame at last….well, notoriaty perhaps. I mentioned earlier that I was asked to blog about Parkinson’s. Well, here’s my opening gambit. Without sounding too prim, I hope it proves helpful to those looking for information and opinion around this illness. I’m not othat good at tub thumping but this approach suits me I think. Hope you enjoy…