January for me is a time to take stock, both literally and figuratively. As this is my quiet time, I go through all my WIPs and decide what I'm going to finish and what I'm going to frog. When my Nana taught me to crochet, more years ago than I like to think about, she… Continue reading Time to take stock…
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New Year, New Craft
The 12th night has passed and we are officially out of the Christmas period and it's time to look ahead to a new year. New year's resolutions are so easily broken, so this year I'm going to try something new instead. I read that it's much easier to try something new for 30 days than… Continue reading New Year, New Craft
Lights, Camera Action
For a couple of years, I’ve been doing online demonstrations. I love doing it, either through Facebook Live or also with the Royal Voluntary Service. They run a Facebook page called the Virtual Village Hall. It started up during lockdown to give people chance to take part in all the activities that they would have… Continue reading Lights, Camera Action
Homes for Gnomes
I have a love/hate relationship with craft fairs. I love going to them as a seller but hate them if I don't sell anything. This year I organised an Autumn Gift Fair in November at my Village Hall, so I decided I would have a stall with a few friends, none of us having enough… Continue reading Homes for Gnomes
Wee Jack’s Pet Emporium
Ive been working on a new line of designs – Wee Jack's Pet Emporium – inspired by my little fluff munchkin. Being a true crafty pet momma, I've made quite a few things for jack over the last year he has lived with us and I thought I'd try them out on the wider public.… Continue reading Wee Jack’s Pet Emporium
Spring has Sprung
The clocks have gone forward and we now have an extra hour of evening daylight. Yay!! This means more crafting time in daylight. And for me as a crocheter, its important because lamplight makes a big difference to colours, as anyone who has ever tried to use black yarn knows. Not just black, Ive spent… Continue reading Spring has Sprung
St David’s Day Daffodil
Hello, my good intentions to keep up with the blogging have fallen a bit by the wayside but a request for a pattern that I've written up inspired this post. Daffodil pattern You will need: Small amounts of yellow, orange and cream DK yarn 3mm hook Darning needle Start with a Magic Ring (or your… Continue reading St David’s Day Daffodil
Crafty Dog Mom
Are you a crafty dog Mom? I am . As I have a passion for all things crafty and love my dog to bits, it is inevitable that I combine the two. So, Wee Jack the Shih Tzu has become my model for various projects and I couldn't resist adding to my collection of craft… Continue reading Crafty Dog Mom
Creation of a Blanket
Ive always loved to crochet, I learned as a child from my Nana and like all beginners I started with a granny square. Granny squares are great! They are simple to make, and can be used to make almost anything else. But, they are most used for blankets, and I love a blanket! Ive made… Continue reading Creation of a Blanket
Look after your Mental Health
This week has been Mental Health Awareness Week and this year they have focused on the power of nature to help maintain your mental health. Who doesn't feel better in the fresh air and sunshine, it has a beneficial effect on our physical as well as mental health. But so many of us rush through… Continue reading Look after your Mental Health