Christmas…..here it comes. It's everywhere, the shops, the telly, the internet - there's no getting away from it. The ...

In Flanders Fields  John McCrae, May 1915  In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark ou...

I've got loads of scrap fabric. LOADS.  I can't get rid of it, it's far too nice... but the pieces are small - not ...

I can't believe that within the space of a week the seasons  shifted from Summer to Autumn. That quickly. Two weeks last Th...

 I've been doing some crochet bunting. I have been known to do the odd granny square now and again. Not very often, mind you, bu...

I'm hoping that those of you who have downloaded the pattern of the Buggy Blanket featured in my last post are enjoying making ...

I was recently very excited to hear that a couple of good friends of mine, old college pals, were expecting a baby. As well as being ...

I've been working on a new little cardi for my daughter. I've been trying to get it done for the summer despite being busy wi...

A few months ago I planted some tulips. I love'em - they're one of my fave flowers and I was hoping that by now, the time of y...

Okay, so it's March, and great - yes, spring is definitely on it's way, but here in the UK that doesn't really mean too ...

I have, in my come-in-handy store, a box of buttons - all shapes and sizes and colours. Some of them I've had for years - lots that ...

Just couldn't let this weekend go by without a big shout out to all you mums out there. It's the most imprtant job in the...

A nice relaxing hot bath - the perfect antidote to a hard day. Cleansed, warm, relaxed and smelling gorgeous - the last thing you...