Stitch This

  • 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.

  • Tick!

    I held my nerve. Let’s hope Elder’s teachers like their felty flowers. I do.

  • 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…

  • Slow, slow, shake, shake, slow

    Quick is good, no? We are all so used to striving for speed, efficiency and ASAP in everything. Even in my sheltered world of stitch. Most craft books emphasise the quickness, the ease of their projects. And yet. To be honest, although quick makes are lovely as an option (and I’ve written about some on…

  • Awkward

    Have you ever watched TOWIE? Amy, the pneumatic beautician has a wonderful habit of uttering the single word ‘awk-ward’ to sum up difficult situations. I love her even though I know I shouldn’t. Awkward sums it up very nicely indeed for me right now. I’ve been reading Zalamanda’s excellent blog about explaining Parkinson’s to young…