After discovering what was meant by a sampler*, I became a hunter and gatherer – at least I would like to have been! Bill and I were newly arrived in the Cotswolds and I had given up my nursing career to look after my little boy James. We were very short of cash and...
Just look at the decorative detail etched into these mother-of-pearl silk winders As with all things stitchy, I do love to collect little silk winders and have just recently had a range made for me (that does sound rather grown up, doesn’t it?) More of this...
My contribution to the bird table – don’t worry, I do put lots of food out too! This very special project has been cooking in my mind for a number of years, ever since I found a deserted bird’s nest in my garden with little scraps of embroidery thread wound...
Over 20 years ago we made the decision to build a double garage at the back of Pinks Barn, which would also enable me to have a separate office and we would get to put the cars away. We live in a conservation area and there are some very specific rules about this sort...
Just in case you think I have taken up gambling, let me reassure you. I am talking about Kate Bowles, bookmaker extraordinaire! I first met Kate when she stopped to chat and buy linen band at the Cross Stitch Guild stand at The Knitting & Stitching Show. I asked...
Many years ago, during my time as MD at The Cross Stitch Guild, I commissioned some thread drawers to be hand crafted for our members. The shallow drawer design was inspired by a vintage version designed for selling a particular brand of threads in needlework shops....
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