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I started Kiri a week ago and you can see the initial rows here. It’s quick and fun until you start to get to about 8 repeats and each row feels like forever! More anon. Computer … Continue Reading

These were a secret, so I couldn’t post about them until they arrived at their destination! Fairisle Hat and socks Pattern shaping was based on the Top Knot hat and fairisle I made … Continue Reading

As I am working on a few top secret projects, I can’t post about them but here is something I’ve had on the back burner since January. It’s from a vintage Patons and Baldwins … Continue Reading

I had a wonderful day at the Country Living Spring Fair today. It was tiring but good at the same time. Although, there seemed to be far too much jewellery this year along with all … Continue Reading

The tradition of Pearly Kings and Queens of London goes back to the 1800’s. I shot this guy posing with families by the horse guards near Trafalgar Square last year. More here … Continue Reading

Mystical Stripe is taking shape after languishing in the work basket for too long. Two sleeves and half the back are done. Here it is finished. If you look at my categories on the … Continue Reading

Summer Sampler Butternut Road – design by Marilyn Leavitt-Imblum 18 count cream Zweigart linen Caron watercolours You can buy the kit from Sew and So in the UK. They deliver … Continue Reading

Well folks, my Secret Pal has done it again. What a super package and a real surprise this morning. Some cream alpaca yarn from Farrlacey Alpacas which is just so lovely and soft. … Continue Reading

There is a constant debate in our house re: **Vegemite **vs. Marmite. Any Aussie living with a Brit will probably have the same debate over and over and over again. Anyway, I do … Continue Reading

I am really pleased with how this turned out. Lots of hand sewing and some quilting for the back. Just burgundy loveliness! Good luck A & S! x Continue Reading