At the last local WI meeting we were asked to knit jumpers for "fish and chip" babies in Malawi. Apparently some of the new mothers are so poor that their babies are wrapped in newspaper. I was a bit … [Read more...]
Sewing Pillowcase dresses
When I was a child my Mother sewed and knitted every garment that I wore, apart from my gabardine mackintoshes and my winter coats. The first bought items that we purchased were my school uniform when … [Read more...]
Chelsea Flower Show.
"Would you like to go to the Chelsea Flower Show? Our treat" "Yes please! When is it?" Of course I would like to go. I had only the vaguest notion about the event. I imagined it to be a bit like the … [Read more...]
WosWI Craft Competition
Jo’s entry to this year’s craft competition at Westcliff on Sea Women’s Institute was a clear winner from the start – even before any more entries were submitted. Jo responded to the theme ”Centenary … [Read more...]
Lavender and how to make a lavender rocket.
“Lavender’s blue, Dilly, Dilly, Lavender’s Green. When I am king, Dilly, Dilly, you shall be queen!” Bees love lavender. They home in on the flowers buzzing away while I watch, reluctant to … [Read more...]