Studio Life & Personal Projects

Art Cards for the Turning Year

โ€“ a creative practice for marking the year as it unfolds For years, Iโ€™ve tried to keep a bullet journal. I loved the idea of it โ€” the neat calendars, the trackers, the promise of reflection โ€” but in reality, I mostly just made the pages. I didnโ€™t return to them, didnโ€™t use them in… Continue reading Art Cards for the Turning Year

Seasonal, Studio Life & Personal Projects

A Little Festive Fair Moment

This evening I pulled together a very last-minute craft stall for our school fair using all sorts of random leftover stock I had tucked away. It wasnโ€™t polished or planned โ€“ just gathered, displayed, and shared โ€“ and it ended up being such a lovely experience. Itโ€™s the first time Iโ€™ve done a craft stall… Continue reading A Little Festive Fair Moment

Seasonal, Studio Life & Personal Projects

Yule Full Moon Reflection: Slowing Down, Looking Back, and Honouring the Turning of the Year

Thereโ€™s something about Yule that invites us to exhale.As the full moon rises in the longest nights of the year, the world feels quieterโ€”heavier with stillnessโ€”and suddenly the rush of December softens at the edges. The ancient world understood this instinctively: midwinter was a time to pause, to gather closer to the fire, to honour… Continue reading Yule Full Moon Reflection: Slowing Down, Looking Back, and Honouring the Turning of the Year

Studio Life & Personal Projects

My Birthday Week: Crafting, Chaos, and Celebrating Life

Well, itโ€™s officialโ€”I turned 49 yesterday! I canโ€™t believe how quickly time flies when youโ€™re knee-deep in fabric, thread, and a never-ending to-do list. My birthday was a bit of a blur, but in the best possible way: crafting, family chaos, and plenty of creative moments. Hereโ€™s how it went down: First, Iโ€™ve been knee-deep… Continue reading My Birthday Week: Crafting, Chaos, and Celebrating Life

Studio Life & Personal Projects

Fantasy Doll

I've always been fascinated by ancient cultures. On one of my journeys into the internet I discovered the story of Blodeuwedd (pronounced Blod-ey-weth) ,the story and character really captivated me. Inspired by the story I created a doll, and here she is my Blodeuwedd doll, with owl cape, hand embroidered dress and lace up boots.… Continue reading Fantasy Doll

Creative Spotlight, Studio Life & Personal Projects

Knitting a puppy: A course on Domestika, by Claire Garland.

When I was sent a knitted bunny pattern on Pinterest I was so inspired. I love surprising materials and also accessible crafts! I wanted to make an owl for my daughter's harry potter lock down party. When searching for a knitting pattern I discovered the amazingly talented Claire Garland's work. I've been a fan ever… Continue reading Knitting a puppy: A course on Domestika, by Claire Garland.