I have a confession to make. I have never been quite as good as I should be at saying thank you. Once, when I was a child, our grumpy next-door neighbour passed me in the street and asked if I liked … Continue reading
Author Archives: modflowers
what ifs & could have beens
Well, after a flurry of activity, I’m panicking a little less about getting everything done in time for the weekend. Yesterday was a day of surprises. The main one being that a couple of plumbers, booked to look at our dodgy boiler and leaky shower, … Continue reading
cool, nice, fun!
I think I must work best to deadlines… In fact, I know I do. It’s not that I don’t plan ahead, I do – I just usually know exactly how late I can reasonably leave stuff and still get it … Continue reading
a nice new cushion
It’s funny, getting ready for a craft fair. You think about it for months. Planning what to make to sell, how to display it, all the little tasks that need to be done to prepare everything. And then, before you … Continue reading
odd one out
I spent yesterday making stuff for my stall on Saturday, and I shall be spending today doing the same. These envelope purses are fun to make. There is both machining and hand sewing involved, which pleases me. But most of … Continue reading
weekend working
I have never really been much of a fan of working at weekends. When, years ago, I worked in a shop, I put up with working on Saturdays. Actually, it wasn’t that bad. Quite enjoyable, usually. And so it was this … Continue reading