28 Nov 2019
Just one day …
This morning I noticed that one of my very small cactus plants had a flower on it. Its was purely by chance that I even saw it. If it hadn't been a Thursday when I work from home I'd have
11 Oct 2019
Day of the Girl
Friday October 11th is International Day of the Girl Child on the United Nations calendar. And the UN has acknowledged and celebrated Day of the Girl since 2012. This year's theme is GirlForce: Unscripted and Unstoppable. You can read more
5 Aug 2019
Labour of love
We had our annual studio sale this past weekend. In speaking to many knitters and crocheters I was struck by how much of this craft is a true labour of love for all of you. Most of the time anyway
20 May 2019
From Lyon with Love
Six weeks ago in the first week of April, I visited Lyon, France for the first time. The primary reason for my trip was to participate in the first Knit.Eat festival - two VERY compelling reasons to go anywhere!
18 Apr 2019
Meandering around Munich
While I was in Germany earlier this month I managed to fit in an overnight stop in Munich. The city is the capital of Bavaria, in the south-eastern corner of the country. And it is full of history, arts and
2 Apr 2019
H&H Cologne 2019
I spent the past weekend at H&H Cologne 2019 in Germany and had an inspiring, encouraging and extremely busy time. It's hard to explain in words. So I've got a picture collage to show you some of the things I
11 Feb 2019
Quiet Time
One of my favourite recent swatches - Merino DK in Celadon, Aubergine and Hot Pink It's already February of yet another new year and I have no idea where January disappeared to. In the hustle and bustle of running a business
6 Feb 2019
Martina Behm and StrickMich!
Martina wearing her Selago Sunset Shawl Last year we worked on an exciting and fun collaboration with Martina Behm of StrickMich! Martina is a German knitwear designer. She also happens to have a Masters degree in economics from Cambridge University,