A week ago today, our wonderful son passed away, after a 2year battle with bladder cancer. He was always so optimistic and faced everything that was thrown at him bravely. He had a wicked sense of humour and thought it great fun to creep into my studio and stand quietly behind me until I realisedContinue reading “Luke”
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An Everyday Tote Bag
Earlier in the year, I was asked by ClassBento , if I would design some patchwork projects for beginners. I am always up for a new challenge, and I love helping beginners, so this project was irresistible. After a bit of thought and head scratching the first of the kits and video series is nowContinue reading “An Everyday Tote Bag”
Two hands and a duck
Is 1 too early to start a sketchbook? I don’t think so. At the weekend I gave Bobbi her first sketchbook and some large block crayons. She helped me draw round my hand and her own. She did a bit of free expression drawing and then grandad drew a Duck. (Her first word is duck)Continue reading “Two hands and a duck”
The Dawn Fisherman
Looking round my studio there are many pieces which I have created over the years. One of my favourites is a textured 3D silk panel of a heron, The Dawn Fisherman The panel was inspired by all the herons we see on our walks in the park behind our house. Pin tucks, smocking, shirring, pleatsContinue reading “The Dawn Fisherman”
Technology is great – When its working.
Yesterday I had a moment when my sewing machine stopped working, mid seam. Slight panic ensued as I went round the house trying to find out which fuse had blown – Nothing. Back to the machine, still not working. Was it time to get the replacement I had been thinking about for a year? UnfortunatelyContinue reading “Technology is great – When its working.”
A First Birthday Gift
How the year has flown by. It will soon be our granddaughter, Robyn’s first birthday. I have been on a mission to complete another cloth book for her. Last year iImade the Animal Friends book by Kids Quilts for her. She enjoyed playing with it so much that I chose another of Kids Quilts patternsContinue reading “A First Birthday Gift”
A new project and the sketchbook challenge update
I am going to start with an apology to all those who have subscribed to my blog for the radio silence of the last couple of weeks. It probably appeared that nothing was happening the studio but this is far from the truth. I was asked to produce some kits and classes to introduce patchworkContinue reading “A new project and the sketchbook challenge update”
Spring Flowers
Having had a busy couple of weeks, writing patterns, recording videos and preparing new projects it was lovely to spend time in the garden and on my allotment. The daffodils are providing a lovely splash of colour and it took all my will power not to cut a few for the house. This is theirContinue reading “Spring Flowers”
Continuous Line Quilting.
The zoom classes for the Ambleside quilt have been going well and it is now time to think about the quilting. Some quilts have to be quilted when all the piecing has been done and the quilt top is complete. Others, like this one, can be divided into smaller, more manageable pieces for a domesticContinue reading “Continuous Line Quilting.”
It was February – now it’s March
The last couple of weeks have gone by in a flash, The weather was quite mild for a while, so I took the opportunity of spending some time at my allotment. I am still harvesting carrots and parsnips and am starting to plan this years crops. I was very surprised to see my small peachContinue reading “It was February – now it’s March”
Bev Mayo 