Covering my Back

We are about to make a flying visit to the UK so I am scrambling around in my usual inefficient fashion trying to get everything ready. We have had to make this trip regularly so by now I thought I would be able to throw a few items into a small travel bag and just … More Covering my Back

Moka Making

I have been making a big push to get my Special Coffee Commission completed this week.  We are visiting the UK at the end of next week and I want to have it all finished and mounted by then so I can take it with me and deliver it to my friend. I have learnt … More Moka Making

Cross Patch

I mentioned last week that in recent months I have learned to love cross stitch again.  I have to admit I’d previously got a bit snobby about cross stitch and had focused entirely on other forms of embroidery. I do think part of the problem was because a lot of shops that supply embroidery kits only … More Cross Patch

Making a Moka

I have been slowly but steadily making progress with my commission.  Having to design something to someone else’s specifications does limit you, but in a good way.  The person who made the commission was quite clear about the image he wanted me to create.  I have to make that work within the parameters he has set which … More Making a Moka