Farewell December

The month started with Tracy and I going on a Wreath making workshop at our local garden centre. It was a lovely morning and a total joy to see Tracy making something she was convinced was difficult. At home I made a scrappy zipped bag. I was given a load of leftovers from the lady…

Another Month On

We were told/warned that the 4 to 6 week period after a death is probably the worst part and they could be right though it’s all pretty awful to be honest. The time when the quiet descends, the funeral is past, all the paperwork has been signed, all the meeting with his friends and old…

September

And what a strange month that turned out to be! Ups and downs and all over the place. Of course there was the sad news of the Queen's passing. I'm surprised at how shocked some people were. She was 96 and not long lost the love of her life. At least she had the foresight…

Tullamore Dew

Tullamore Dew 16.03.2006 - 24.08.2022 Tully was bought as a companion for Ruger as we were told GSP’s shouldn’t be alone. She only ever saw herself as equal too, if not more than, any other big dog. She could run along with the best of them. She swam like a little torpedo and no piece…

Dealing With a Blockage

Not as bad as it seems!!! I’m finding the SALs I’m doing, the That Which Does Not Kill Us and the Nordic Band Sampler are actual blockers. I started them as a nice thing to have on a regular basis and perhaps kickstart me into making more again. I walk into my studio space to…

Summer Rolls On

Looking for something portable, light and easy to do in the heat I picked up the Rico Fashion Modern Tweed vest pattern R1906 in Mustard to finish. The pattern is one that finishes about the model’s belly button so, knowing I like about a 16 inch side seam, I added a fair bit to the…

A Bit of Creativity

It's been a long time coming! Along with the wonderful cooler weather and the exhibitions coming up I've actually found a little urge to make something! I made a mess like this... And this... Put in a little soapy water and elbow grease and ended up with these. Then, after some stitch was added by…

Being in the Wars

Well we’ve had a few weeks of strangeness starting with John and a nosebleed. Not just any nosebleed of course. His has to involve blood vessels well up into the sinus cavity and being on two types of blood thinners. Then there was the no response from 111, 999 having a 4 hour minimum ambulance…