I love September - I think that it's probably my second-most favourite month of the year - May being my most favourite of all. It's a month filled with nostalgia for the golden days of summer past, but exciting too as it's also a month of new beginnings - a new season - and the beginning of … [Read more...]
Christmas in July, the August Magazine and Giveaway Winner!
Goodness ... so many things I need to include in this post! I've had a particularly busy few days putting the finishing touches to the August Magazine and I'm delighted to say it's now all safely uploaded (always a bit of a stressful time) ready to send to subscribers on Thursday. You can find out … [Read more...]
Sew a Softie: Flora the Elephant and Pin Cushion Mice – kit giveaway
One of my favourite things to do when I've plenty of time to sit and concentrate is to work on a new softie pattern. I love working out shapes, and am fascinated by how only small tweaks to different pieces can make such a difference to the look of the finished design. Below is just a small … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day (or Mothering Sunday) Giveaway
Hello sunshine!! Yes, today the sun is shining, and the birds are singing - spring is here - for today at least!! The image above is from - goodness - three years ago now - but is so cheerful and sunshiny, especially the dandelion. Did you know the name comes from the old French dant-de-lion, … [Read more...]
