I love discovering new artists and designers. In fact, I spent a lovely day yesterday doing exactly that, at Wirksworth Festival. We always go to the arts trail, held on the first weekend of the festival, every year. And every … Continue reading
Author Archives: modflowers
stuffed
I couldn’t get myself into gear yesterday. I’m not sure why. Though it may have something to do with the shock to the system this week of the return to school. My body clock has not yet fully adjusted from … Continue reading
too much is never enough
I’ve been trying not to buy more vintage fabrics recently. I already have not one, but two cabinets full of it. And that’s not all… It spills out in piles and bags and boxes and baskets and heaps. On the … Continue reading
just add stuffing
Well, lad’s first day at Big School was, happily, a success. I do wonder how long it will continue to be fun, given the 7.30 departure time each morning, followed by rather a long walk. But for now at least, he is … Continue reading
picking out pretties
It’s great to get back into making things. Sometimes, especially after a break, it’s hard to get started up again. The making cogs need a spot of oiling. It’s not so much the making itself, but more the deciding what to … Continue reading
mini moggies
Some time ago I entered a competition run by Umbrella Prints. You may remember that the challenge was to make something from one of their fabric scrap packs. I chose to make a mini moggie… Well, ever since then he (because … Continue reading