It has been difficult coming back into the studio, but I now feel ready to start preparing to get back to work. It is most strange, knowing that Luke will not pop in, sit next to me and fiddle with anything that may be on the table whilst we chat. It doesn’t feel as ifContinue reading “Thank you”
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Luke
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”
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”
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”
Fabric Auditioning
Over the last couple of weeks I have spent a lot of time in the studio piecing the block swap quilt. The seam ripper was my constant companion as I kept changing my mind on border widths and fabric choices. This is not how I usually work and so was a new experience. Improvisational piecingContinue reading “Fabric Auditioning”
WIP or UFO
When does Work in Progress become an UnFinished Object? As a textile teacher I have over the years created many samples, partially finished examples, step by step pieces, and some actually finished. The samples that are finished are not the problem. The step by step examples are. They have a habit of becoming UFO’s. IContinue reading “WIP or UFO”
The End of a Busy Week.
Or is it the start of a new one? I am never sure with Sundays. Whatever it is, it is a chance to update my blog. I received another block for the block swap quilt my quilt group started during lockdown last year. I couldn’t resist getting them all out and have another look atContinue reading “The End of a Busy Week.”
2021
Happy New Year. We have been sent photos of Bobbie’s first Christmas and it was wonderful to see her open her presents by video link. As we thought, she was far more interested in the wrapping to start with, but with help from her young cousins enjoyed her new toys. We still have some giftsContinue reading “2021”
Back to the Block Swap
My Big Birthday celebrations have finished – if I had an emoji here it would be a sad face. We had a lovely afternoon on Saturday, when our daughter, her husband and Robyn surprised us for a walk in our local country park. This made me realise even more that it is the simple thingsContinue reading “Back to the Block Swap”
A Talented Bunch of Friends
Today we woke to a miserable sleety day. It was trying so hard to snow but it was too warm so it has just turned into one of those grey winter days. However even the grey day cannot dampen my spirits today and several of my friends have braved the weather and popped round withContinue reading “A Talented Bunch of Friends”
Bev Mayo 