I have had a blog crush on All The Luck In The World for, like, years. I first spotted Jane Schouten’s little corner of t’interweb before I even knew what a blog was, and certainly well before modflowers was even … Continue reading
Tag Archives: art
the beauty of stains
I’m not really a fan of stains. I have quite a few to contend with in my life. There are the burgundy-hued ones that mysteriously appear on the sofa or cushions when my partner has been drinking wine. There are the ones … Continue reading
just wow
I love embroidery. I used to do it, but rarely find the time for it these days. The last bit I did was on my artist trading cards. However, I can safely say that I have never in my life … Continue reading
picture perfect: valériane leblond
I just love the way that these prints by Valériane Leblond reflect perfectly the concentration involved in stitching a quilt. The subjects seem totally immersed in their work. I know and love that feeling only too well. The artist, a French … Continue reading
wirksworth weekend
It was Wirksworth Festival Art and Architecture Trail this weekend. It’s a fantastic annual event in which the wonderfully picturesque town of Wirksworth in Derbyshire becomes one huge art gallery. There’s art in houses and homes, art in shops, art … Continue reading
winter woes
This is me at the moment. I have lots to be getting on with… A notebook full of ideas to refer to. A calendar of stalls to make for. Commissions to get started on. Leads to follow up. But my … Continue reading