Some years ago, when we had not been in our current home very long, we used to visit the local auctions at the Cattle Market. For anyone who doesn’t know Nottingham, the Cattle Market auctions can be an absolute treasure trove of (cheap) wonders. … Continue reading
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what we don’t talk about
As you may already know, I spent this weekend doing a fair. A Winter Market, organised by Bird in Borrowed Feathers. It was a lovely event, held in a great venue. I really enjoyed myself, not least because I was … Continue reading
back to maximalism
It’s been a while since I made a full-sized cat cushion. But with two days to go before my next stall, I realised that I had none left to take with me. There are owls, there are birdies, there are even Christmas mice – … Continue reading
a story of note
When I buy stuff on Ebay, I usually look for a bargain. Something cheap and cheerful, that I can imagine enhancing one of my makes. But at some point I realise that I seem to have stopped considering the origins of the … Continue reading
that’s handy
I finally got another of my appliqué pictures framed up. This one was completed some while ago. But hey, I’m a bit slow at getting round to things. Perhaps, eventually, I might even get around to adding it to my … Continue reading
a shady day
Skills exchanges are just the best, aren’t they? A few months ago I spent an afternoon helping a friend sort out her blog. In return, she offered to teach me how to make a lampshade. She has all the required gubbins and know-how, because … Continue reading