Today is my birthday and I love how this plant, called ‘Many Happy Returns’ always flowers at the end of June. Isn’t it pretty?

I just wanted to share with you some lovely, crafty things I’ve had for my birthday. Even at my age (I’m not telling what that is) I’m spoiled rotten with thoughtful gifts. Continue Reading »

“Two over three, two over one and four over three, two over three….” After last Wednesday night I was sure I’d be repeating this mantra forever. Now I’m just using a slight more confident “la le la, la le la, la le la…” which translates perfectly, obviously.

Why on earth have I been reciting these seemingly random numbers? Well, Sue, one of our lovely Stitched Up ladies, has been teaching a few of us bobbin lace making. I’ve learned whole stitch, twisted whole stitch and half-stitch, which you can see (in that order) in my very first go above. Continue Reading »

Yesterday was the kick-off for Sherwood Art Week (13th – 20th June) here in Nottingham, starting with an outdoor craft fair in the lovely setting of the Robin Hood Pub’s beer garden.

Businesses and organisations throughout the Sherwood area have got stuck in to support local artists and art for everyone. All week there are exhibitions, workshops and classes with the grand finale, Sherwood Festival at Woodthorpe Park on Saturday 20th June. Continue Reading »

I have books full of patterns for bags and clothes, magazines with jewellery ideas and a million plans for furniture that needs to be restored… So what craft project do turn my hand to this weekend? A rabbit bed.

Don’t ask why. I had planned to alter some clothes after the great wardrobe cull last weekend but all I wanted to do was make a bed for Murphy, our house rabbit. Continue Reading »