I am very glad indeed that I took notice of yesterday's weather forecast that there would be wind and rain coming in from the west. So this morning when I awoke to a clear blue sky I didn't linger for a second cup of coffee and the papers in bed. Oh no, I was up in a jiffy and out with the Newfies … [Read more...]
They're here - new Bustle & Sew DIY Video shorts. I've been planning a series of short videos on hints, tips and stitches for some time now, but have only just managed to record my first videos. As I mentioned previously, a corner of my workroom has been turned into my "studio" .... And … [Read more...]
Phew. Yesterday was such a busy day as I sent out the February issue of the Bustle & Sew Magazine to all my lovely subscribers. If that's you and by some chance you haven't received yours yet (sometimes they do go astray or end up in junk folders), then please do contact me and I'll be happy … [Read more...]
I think I may have mentioned before that my first love is hand embroidery. I began at a very early age, learning from both my mum and my grandmother using large crewel needles and brightly coloured flosses for my first rather wonky stitches. I find stitching so relaxing, almost always having a … [Read more...]
