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Jan 10, 2019
Colour, Design and Quilt - A New Workshop
Jan 10, 2019

This year I’m collaborating with a fellow workshop teacher and extremely talented quilter, Katrina, to bring you a creative and fun two day workshop on colour and design to enable you to design your own quilt blocks and quilts.

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Jan 10, 2019
Jan 2, 2019
Pinterest Love
Jan 2, 2019

I LOVE Pinterest!  And I confess that I can get lost down the Pinterest rabbit hole more often than not.  I do try to be restrained and stick to 10 mins before bedtime or first thing in the morning but invariably I end up wandering and lost.  Happy, but definitely side-tracked and lost!

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Jan 2, 2019
Dec 3, 2018
How to Make a Toy Sleeping Bag
Dec 3, 2018

A couple of years ago, I bought my grandchildren an Elf on the Shelf gift set.  They named their elf, Eli, and he has been the source of great joy and fun each December on the run up to Christmas.

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Dec 3, 2018
Oct 30, 2018
Make Those Dreams a Reality
Oct 30, 2018

Ok, so you have some pretty big dreams.  Yes?  I do too.  I’m a great believer in having dreams and make intentional steps to see them come to fruition.

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Oct 30, 2018
May 5, 2017
Brand Brilliance Book and Workshop Review
May 5, 2017

Back in October I attended a two day workshop, Brand Brilliance, run by Fiona Humberstone following on from her first book “How To Style Your Brand”.

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May 5, 2017
Apr 7, 2017
4 Reasons To Get In Front of the Camera
Apr 7, 2017

I know I drive my family crazy sometimes with taking photos when we’re all together.  It’s what I do.  I love photos.  I love capturing all the times we’re together and also those fun “no one knows you’re snapping” candid shots!  In recent years I’ve been very aware that I too need to be in some of the photos.  I’m a digital scrapbooker and memory keeper!  And, of course, I love the creative process of putting all my photos together and creating photo art and scrapbook albums.

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Apr 7, 2017
Aug 16, 2016
Colour For Creatives
Aug 16, 2016

Back in June I attended Fiona Humberstone’s Colour for Creatives Workshop in Brixton, London. I’d read Fiona’s book “How to Style your Brand” after seeing her at Paperfest last year.  It seemed too good of an opportunity to miss as I was about to do a slight re-brand of my business.  I’d been feeling a little confused about my blog and website since getting such a great reception from the Stitches trade show in regards to my fabric pattern design work.

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Aug 16, 2016
Mar 7, 2016
Designer Showcase at Craft, Hobby and Stitch 2016
Mar 7, 2016

As a member of the UK Craft and Hobby Association CHA UK, I recently had an opportunity to have a small stand at the Craft Hobby and Stitch International trade show (2016).  It was a new initiative for their designer educator and blogger members (DEBs).

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Mar 7, 2016
Feb 29, 2016
What I Wish I Had Known When I Was Starting Out
Feb 29, 2016

This past week, following on from the Craft, Hobby and Stitch trade show I attended back in February, has seen me go from dreaming of becoming a fabric designer to actually selling some of my designs and thus, becoming one!   I’m also working with a UK fabric manufacturer to further develop one of my collections. So yes, it’s been an exciting week for me.

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Feb 29, 2016
Jan 15, 2016
Living A Non Curated Life
Jan 15, 2016

Yesterday I was talking with a friend who’s hoping to set up a new blog soon.  I asked her why she hasn’t done it yet as her ideas are so lovely and I think it’ll be a great success.  Her answer and reason was quite simple and interestingly profound.  She was worried about the time it would take to curate her spaces so her photos would be appealing and “perfect” for her blog content.

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Jan 15, 2016
Sep 4, 2014
Our Move to Cornwall
Sep 4, 2014

One of my strongest and earliest memories is standing outside my grandparents home with my Nan in London saying goodbye to my Grandad.  I used to think it was a dream until I told my Dad about it and he was so surprised as he said I was just a toddler about 2 yrs old.  Nonetheless, that’s what I remember.  Apparently, it was when my Grandad moved from London to Cornwall.

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Sep 4, 2014

 

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Today I want to express my gratitude and acknowledge the amazing NHS staff at Treliske hospital, Truro, who looked after me so very well.  I'm home after a minor op.  Won't get results of op for a few days yet.  Right now, I'm just happy to be home and feeling positive that it's another step closer to getting sorted out.  I'm grateful for the level of care and kindness shown to me today.  Honestly, I have been fighting to stay positive and not let this health blip get me down.  But it's hard.  Today was a good day and I was given hope and can see light at the end of the tunnel. ✨ Grateful for our NHS here in the UK.  I know it's not perfect but for me, today, it was ✨
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I'm pulling up the drawbridge for a little while.  Still feeling quite unwell. Waiting for biopsy and blood test results still.  Minor exploratory op on Friday.  I have such mixed emotions.  So happy that tests are being done and I'm being heard, but nervous about the op and potential future treatments.  Taking time to just be still, rest and not overthink 🤭
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Sunday.  A perfect day for some creavity.  Decided to sew some random blocks from Tula 100 Modern Quilt Blocks book, using up bits of scraps.  No particular design in mind.  Make a load of blocks and see what comes from them ✨ Maybe a block a day kind of thing.  Well, when I'm feeling inspired anyway✨ Happy Sunday! .
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