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...]
Pea pod pin cushion giveaway!
Well that was a lot of fuss about nothing - for us here at Oakhill anyway! The Newfies were very excited when the snow began to fall and insisted on heading out into the garden for the full experience. I was only able to coax them inside with the promise of a lovely walk in the snow the next day. … [Read more...]
