Author Archives: Amanda
Accordion Bag
Having watched the uber talented Laura Kemshall make one of these on Design Matters TV, I thought I’d tweak the pattern a bit and have a go myself – and very pleased with it I am too!
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The Magic Feather Project
The Magic Feather Project by Jude Hill is a collective stitching project focused on creative sharing and giving. My little feather has now been added to the gathering. Why don’t you add one too.
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Back on track
As well as starting a new job here this week, I’ve had a wonderful two days being taught again by the incomparable Jan Beaney at Broadland Arts Centre. The theme this time was ‘Trees’ “Trees are inspiring subjects to study … Continue reading
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A new home
One of the things that I’ve been up to during my ‘hiatus’ is creating this new home for my blog. It’s still a work in progress – I’ve an awful lot of work to do moving images around for instance … Continue reading
Hiatus
Hiatus (noun) – a break or interruption in the continuity of a work, series, action, etc After the year began so well, it was followed by the news that I am being made redundant from the day job on 18th … Continue reading
The Big Day
Hard on the heels of the hen weekend was, of course, the big day itself. Being an events organiser by profession, Kelly, the bride, left absolutely nothing to chance and everything went like clockwork – it was a lovely day … Continue reading
Finally time to draw breath
Phew! It’s been non-stop for what seems like weeks here but I think I may finally have the time to stop and draw breath and show you what the ‘hens’ produced weekend before last. I’d prepared three different samples of … Continue reading
Briefly back ….
Just a quick post to show you the main reason why I’ve been so quiet here lately. You may remember this previous post about Mum’s hexagon quilt. Well, three kilometres (!) of thread and much swearing later I finally finished … Continue reading
So little time …
I’m afraid there won’t be much blogging this side of Christmas – lots of sewing projects that are gifts to finish and already I feel like I’m running out of time! Normal service will be resumed in 2011…..
Alchemy indeed ….
I bought this book earlier in the year, fully intending to experiment in the summer when nature is at its most abundant, but, as always, life got in the way. I was talking about the book to my friend Helen … Continue reading
