I remember, when I was a child, my mum used to say sometimes that I was “easily led”. What she meant by that, I think, is that I had a tendency to behave as my friends behaved, and like what … Continue reading
Category Archives: craftyness
stitch club sparkle
It’s a phrase often used as a mild insult. Something said to people judged frivolous, punctilious or overly-pernickity, or who have too much time on their hands. “You need to get out more” people trill, sarcastically. But the truth is, I do. It’s something I resolved … Continue reading
lost and confused
Over Christmas I took a bit of a break from making and selling. At the time I felt I deserved the break. I’d been making quite a lot, both for commissions and fairs, and was glad to have some time to kick … Continue reading
moth-eaten
I don’t actually hate many things in this life. But I do really hate moths. Not all moths. My hatred is reserved especially for the tiny brown clothes moth. Our house suffers from a surfeit of these sneaky little invaders. … Continue reading
grumpy
I got an email yesterday. I’ve been turned down by a craft fair organiser I applied to. It made me grumpy, I have to say, to read that “unfortunately your products aren’t quite what I’m looking for.” It’s not a very … Continue reading
identity crisis
I made a new creature over the weekend, because I wanted to have a go at one with a pointy snout. In the past all my snouts have been made separately and stitched on after the main doll shape has been … Continue reading