I can't believe its a year since I put something on my blog. This year has been particulalrly difficult and as a result I have picked up a few half started, waiting to be started and half finished projects. This little embroidered elephant is a Stef Francis kit that I...
I have been doing some stock taking recently, partly for a print fair and partly to sort out what I have. There are a number of things I was pleased with at the time I completed them, but now are in need of a remake. One of these is my butterfly banner. Although the...
Did this little cat for my friend from the knitting book for cats - Best in Show. I love these cats and have actually done two others as well. A little white kitten for a friends child, so no pipe cleaners, and a grey one to go with a little knitted jacket. They are...
For some time I have been uncertain if I prefer the disposable lino cutters or the wooden handled tools. Most of this dilemma has been around the difficluty keeping the more traditional tools sharp. I think I have solved this problem now by using a leather strop and...
Best in Show, knit your own cat Those of you who have seen these knitting books will recognise my ragdoll as a product of the excellent patterns. I made him for a friend for Xmas and although he looks a little like a knitted cat/rat hybrid I rather like him, and it...
Working on some book covers for a print fair in May. Hopefully a good way to use some pieces of work that have been neglected. Think they work quite well