what ifs & could have beens

Well, after a flurry of activity, I’m panicking a little less about getting everything done in time for the weekend. Yesterday was a day of surprises. The main one being that a couple of plumbers, booked to look at our dodgy boiler and leaky shower, … Continue reading

odd one out

I spent yesterday making stuff for my stall on Saturday, and I shall be spending today doing the same. These envelope purses are fun to make. There is both machining and hand sewing involved, which pleases me. But most of … Continue reading

weekend working

I have never really been much of a fan of working at weekends. When, years ago, I worked in a shop, I put up with working on Saturdays. Actually, it wasn’t that bad. Quite enjoyable, usually. And so it was this … Continue reading

totally tropical

You may remember I blogged recently about a doll that didn’t want to play nicely during construction. Well, I’m happy to say that I did manage to rectify his recalcitrant ways successfully – and also, as you can see, to … Continue reading

creative overload

Saturday’s Sherwood Craft Fair was a good day. There did seem to be a tendency, amongst my customers at least, to buy smaller items rather than bigger ones. But many a mickle makes a muckle, so they say, and a … Continue reading