August did not, in the end, turn out to be a particularly crafty sort of month. Too much heat, I think, and unexpected visits to places. However, I did begin a little cardigan and the nest-building is now pretty much complete. Other than the world map, which is destined for the walls. If it ever… Continue reading Notes From My Office: September 2022
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Notes From My Office: July 2022
That’s half the year done, and considerably less time being spent in the Office now that I can reclaim all that overtime. Funny how all the long weekends fill themselves with other activities, now that I can actually have something approaching a social life. The Sunshine Shawl Of course, there has also been more time… Continue reading Notes From My Office: July 2022
Card of the Week: Christmas Robin
Now that I’m out of the birthday-season, I can make my usual, annual, attempt at starting Christmas cards early. Since I only have a few birthday or special-occasion cards to make between now and September, I try to use the time to prevent having to rush festive cards while also keeping up with the birthdays.… Continue reading Card of the Week: Christmas Robin
Notes From My Office: May 2022
Another month down, and one in which my crafting took a back seat. I suspect that may continue to be the case in May, although I have a new toy arriving soon which may prevent that. Having struggled for so long to get along with my Gemini, and because I don’t often need an A4… Continue reading Notes From My Office: May 2022
The Crafter’s Life: November 2021
With just under two months to go before Christmas, now is the time most card-makers will begin to panic about Christmas cards. Unless they’re the extra organised sorts of people who have already made all their festive cards. Some crafters might be thinking about making gifts, although those take longer so should have been started… Continue reading The Crafter’s Life: November 2021
The New Craft Room
One of the more annoying aspects of the move was that I’d almost got my craft room just right. And then I had to pack it up and move it 200 miles, to a new room. And the smaller Kallax was requisitioned to make a divider to separate the new reading nook from the rest… Continue reading The New Craft Room
Crafting After Summer
It’s been a couple of months since I last did any real crafting. I’ve made the odd card, and obviously I’ve continued to collect various supplies. But I’ve not really made anything. Largely, this is because of having to move. Now, though, I’m in the process of rebuilding my craft room and finding the projects… Continue reading Crafting After Summer
A Stitch in Time: The Peacock Cushion
With an imminent move coming up, I had thought to write about what I am calling my Capsule Craft Room. But that isn’t ready yet, so will have to keep for a later date. Instead, and like the Remembering Reads I’ve recently started, I thought it’d be good to share some previous crafty makes. I… Continue reading A Stitch in Time: The Peacock Cushion
Edward’s Imaginarium: Clive
I haven’t done much crocheting so far this year. There was the baby blanket a few months ago, but otherwise not much. And then on a trip home I was reminded of a Monster I’d promised a friend several years ago. She was (not so) patiently awaiting its arrival. I’d got so far with it… Continue reading Edward’s Imaginarium: Clive
Notes From My Office: June 2021
It’s been a very quiet month for work. My office has spent far more time as a craft room than as an office. I’m not complaining. I’ve enjoyed spending more time with the inks and stamps than with the computer. I’ve even made over half of the birthday cards I’ll need for the next six… Continue reading Notes From My Office: June 2021
Life Ever Crafting 