Monthly Archives: May 2012

Originally posted on 52 crafts in 52 weeks:
This week has been full of beautiful sunshine, sketching and crafting – and quite a bit of eating. If you’re interested in seeing what I’ve been up to, head over to my paper and…

I have a new bag. A tan satchel, a bit like the old school ones. Hubby spotted it in a fab little bag shop in Southport and I am now its’ new owner. It has a little space for a … Continue reading →

I recently started working with felt. It’s wonderful! It is so easy to work with – it doesn’t fray when you cut it, it is very tactile and comes in a range of vibrant colours. I spotted bundles of felt … Continue reading →

This post first appeared on my ‘beginner blog’ over at Blogger.com. I spent a lovely Saturday morning trawling stitching blogs and found the most amazing samplers in people’s WIP. I was particularly impressed with the Mary Wigham samplers, having long … Continue reading →

My introduction to cross stitch came during my first year at senior school.  One of my lessons was ‘needlework’, taught by a very stern lady whom we were all a bit afraid of. Anyway, our first task was to make … Continue reading →