I only vaguely remember being nine years old. It was the end of the 1970s. I was at primary school, although they called it junior school then. Lucky enough to be happy and secure in my home life, I had … Continue reading
trevira temptation
As I previously suspected, I think I may be heading down a road of no return. And that road is paved with man-made fibres. Not only have I been wearing – and receiving compliments upon – my Crimplene crush, but … Continue reading
rummage results
I may have mentioned that when we visited Lyme Regis on our way home from Dorset last week, my favourite shop for a good rummage was, unfortunately, closed. There are other good rummaging venues in Lyme Regis, however. And I am … Continue reading
making a statement
I had lots to do yesterday. Packing for my Pretty Dandy Flea stall today (do pop down if you can, won’t you?) But I stopped for a little break and a browse of the new Plumo catalogue that had plopped … Continue reading
three is a magic number (hopefully!)
Last time I did a stall I had a board of these little vintage fabric button brooches. But I didn’t sell many. So this time around, I have decided to sell them in sets of three instead. Which means they … Continue reading
stitches and sadness
I spent quite a lot of time during the last couple of days just waiting. It gave me time to look closely at every stitch of an amazing piece of art. Entitled The Blackmore Vale Triptych, each of three panels … Continue reading