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...]
World Wide Knitting in Public Day – WWKIP Day
June 13th marked the tenth anniversary of World Wide Knitting in Public Day – a.k.a. WWKIP Day. If you browse their website you will see that the event is celebrated in over 50 countries. I first … [Read more...]
Bombing – graffiti with yarn.
When did you last do something subversive? Were you ever brave enough to leave your mark for others to see? Maybe a drawing on the newly decorated dining room wall as a toddler? That was my brother … [Read more...]
Day 17: Crochet Pattern for Doll’s Trousers
If you click on each image it should appear full-size. It is supposed to take ten minutes to create an image in "Canva" - and, according to Facebook, some Bloggers manage that. This Blogger has … [Read more...]