Hello friends I hope you are all truly well and staying safe during this very difficult time. I wish you and your families all the very best wherever you are and whatever your circumstances. The coronavirus outbreak which hit China early this year is now spreading across the world including Australia. The virus known as… Read More
The second word for my “Knitting a String of Words” project is “Love”. It was the word for the month of February. Valentine’s day is a time for love and romance. The word love can be romantic love but it’s also about love in general. It’s about loving others and loving yourself. Have you been… Read More
Yellow is one of my favourite colors It is bright and warm On a rainy, grey winter day I decided yellow would be the color of the day The inspiration for a new needlepoint project featuring at least 4 different yellows More next week Happy Sunday to you May the sun shine brightly where you… Read More
There is no time like the present to enjoy a Cup of Tea Also enjoying the tea cup, tea towel produced by one of my favourite Australian designers, Rachael Flynn. Her design company Red Tractor features beautiful and delightful cards and prints with a unique Australian twist This tea towel uses Rachael’s tea towel design… Read More
Are you in love with Frankie magazine? Their December/January 2014 edition No 57 comes with a series of cute cards like “You’re the Cat’s Pyjamas” I used a fountain pen to write a card to a friend this morning There’s lots more including foldable envelopes that go with the cards So gorgeous and lovely Hope… Read More
Happy Monday! Time for wrapping Christmas gifts today. There are lots of beautiful gift wrapping papers around but some are quite expensive. To save money use cheaper wrapping paper and add natural decorations. Tree branches and holly are ideal. If you add fresh flowers, make sure you use flowers that can last a little while… Read More
Spring is one glorious month away. Daffodils are everywhere. Bright, gorgeous and so yellow. In anticipation of warmer weather and the chance of cooking on the outdoor BBQ this spring a serviette was in order . Of course it had to be a blue and white Gingham serviette embroidered with the word “eat” in… Read More
Good Morning! Red and white combined together either as gingham or spots is delicious. It’s one of my favourite color combinations and screams freshness and cheerfulness. White roses on a kitchen table placed gently on a red and white table runner can bring peace and joy to your house. Best of all it something so pretty… Read More