Knitting is easing the pain… January has been a very sad time for me and my family. My lovely Dad passed away on the 30th at the age of 80. We nursed him at home from October, until the last week when his needs became too complex. He needed two people for 24 hour care …
Hello and Happy New Year to you! I am sorry that it has taken me so long to get around to doing this blog, my time has been focused on more urgent priorities. I am fortunate to live around the corner from my parents who are elderly and have been independent until quite recently. My …
Well, here I am, less than 24 hours before setting up for Kendal Wool Gathering, I need to print a few things off and my printer is throwing a wobbly. I have installed 2 new print cartridges as it had started to print in black and white only, to no avail. It is now printing …
Hello, I hope that you are all keeping well, and that this cold air is stimulating you to do more knitting! I have been very busy with several events, the most significant being the arrival of my 4th grandchild, Max. He was born in Lincoln to Zoe, my eldest son Paul’s partner, giving a little …
Hello everyone, at last we have some weather which vaguely resembles summer in the UK! We have just had over 2 weeks in the Yorkshire Dales, and I am sure you saw on the news about Leyburn! Interestingly, that was where we were planning our first week in our little caravan, but I had a …
Sparkly, shiny, pretty things! 19th & 29th August, 2019.Read More »
I have three Grandchildren, and one on the way, due September 2019. They are all boys except for one, Edith Sigley-Linch (Edie) who is four years old in July. I was blessed to have two healthy happy sons, who are now both fathers, so it is with a bit of a novelty that I buy …
Great fun learning dressmaking for Little Edie, July 22nd, 2019.Read More »
I was pondering an interesting question the other day. What is so joyful about attending wool shows? I had been planning on exhibiting at a wide range of shows this year, but was stopped in my tracks by a critical health issue. I was desperate to go to The Wool Monty because it was a …
I am sorry that I haven’t posted for a while. This is a long one, so go and make yourself a cuppa, and put your feet up as you catch up with what has been happening with me. The reason I have taken so long to write is that I have been critically ill. On …
Hi folks, after a hectic and very enjoyable festive holiday, it’s now time to reflect, plan and focus on 2019! Last year I watched Andrea Doig (of Fruity Knitting Podcast) interviewing Carson Demers about his book in episode 31, and knew I had to get a copy for myself. After trying the usual online yarn …
“Knitting Comfortably. The Ergonomics of Handknitting” by Carson Demers, my review!Read More »
We were very lucky to be exhibiting at this wonderful show for the first time this year. Originally, we had been placed upstairs, but had to be moved downstairs in the main hall due to fire & safety regs. We didn’t mind, we had a wider stand and so could spread out a bit! The …