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The Best Way to Spread Christmas Cheer…

19/12/2012

… is singing loud for all to hear! I’ve never doubted Will Ferrell and he’s yet to let me down! I ruddy love Christmas (being a creature with a penchant for shiny things) and I was thrilled when the lovely Val at Benessamy Events asked me to join in with her ‘It’s…

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Stitch, stitch, stitch, stitch, stitching…

09/09/2012

Although the sun is shining outside, I’m looking forward to spending the day at Hobbycraft in Nottingham stitching up a storm with some of their fabulous Christmas fabrics (yes, I said the ‘C’ word!)… Today I’m making and quilting a Christmas stocking and putting together a fabric Advent Calendar. Each year, I…

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Lace:here:now

06/09/2012

Good news! Nottingham lace is making a glorious resurgence and right at the forefront is one of Nottingham’s leading lights, creator of sumptuous knits, lace inspired jewellery and accessories, purveyor of gorgeous gifts and one of my personal heroes, Debbie Bryan. Debbie’s shop in Nottingham’s Lace Market is a total treat for…

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Paper Petals

19/07/2012

I love hydrangeas, they’re one of my favourite flowers … and papercrafting is definitely one of my favourite things, so what could be better but to combine the two? I’m teaching a workshop on Sunday, 29 July at The Craft Studio and I’d love you to join me! 🙂 During this workshop,…

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Sherwood Art Week 16-23 June 2012

18/06/2012

I spent Saturday afternoon in my wellies in a marquee, fully prepared for a storm of ‘biblical proportions’ (according to the BBC weather forecast) … It got a bit breezy, but apart from the rattling of the tent poles, the sound of which was muffled by the enthusiastic playing of the bands…

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Spreading the creative joy…

10/06/2012

Well, the ‘Pick N Mix’ creative workshops are now in full flow and I’m absolutely loving teaching!  It’s been a whirlwind of glittery papers, frenzied stitching and glorious fabrics and I’m delighted every time that someone I have taught leaves with a beaming smile on their face and their latest creation tucked…

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Learn something new for (next to) nothing!

29/03/2012

Ah Woolworths… how well I remember happy Saturday mornings from my childhood, pink and white striped paper bag in hand, selecting from the smorgasbord of flying saucers, white mice, pink shrimps, cola cubes and associated sugary goodness, and now you can relive that unbridled joy with the latest offer from The Craft…

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The Power of Love…

16/01/2012

… is a curious thing – as Huey Lewis, Jennifer Rush and Frankie Goes to Hollywood will all testify and love is very much in the air as February fast approaches! As anyone who knows me will be well aware, I was born on Valentine’s Day and as well as being led…

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