I made this hanging for daughter no.1 for Christmas 2 years ago and, interestingly, it has yet to be hung. I know she likes my embroidery but perhaps she felt the subject matter was a bit too pointed and not ideal for a Christmas present. It wasn’t meant as a personal criticism as I think […]

When I’m not sewing I like painting furniture, although it is a not as relaxing an activity as embroidery  and needs rather more preparation. This chest of drawers was originally made for a bedroom but when we moved house, the only place it fitted into was the dining room. Cool broad blue stripes were exchanged […]