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It seems to have rained daily since we got back from Cornwall late July. The Leek & District Show was a bit of a wash out. I have a strong need to be outdoors and although I can […]
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A little place called Whaley Bridge and its residents are on my mind at the moment. I’ve followed the story since news first broke of the potential breach in the Toddbrook Dam and the risk of lives to […]
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I frequently talk about goals because it is important for self-fulfilment, to have something to aspire to or to create a purpose in life. I set myself about six goals in January, two have probably fallen by […]
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It’s been a truly amazing June. The Astound exhibition ran for 3 weeks during which time I sold “Ebb & Tide” – two of the showpiece felt hangings, a few vessels, books, mugs, cards and prints. The Crowdfund […]
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Astound Opened on Saturday 1st June. Photos courtesy of Brett Trafford.com It is open Mon to sat 10 – 3.45 at the Nicholson Art Gallery, Leek. I will be manning the exhibition at […]
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Being self employed is a bumpy ride at times. I love the flexibility in lifestyle it offers, but its a lifestyle choice and part of that is sometimes having to make choices about where I spend money – […]
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I’m very excited. The Astound exhibition opens on the 1st June. My project Ebb&Flow is nearing completion and I just can’t wait to see it in place. I’ve been working on it since September and its a textural […]
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My previous post introduced to you the concept of my latest project – studying the environmental impact of the tide on Britain’s coastline. I was full of trepidation and panic when I scribed it. In some ways I’m […]
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I love cake! I have a sweet tooth and an hourglass figure (prone to weight on the hips). I was probably 14 when I went on my first diet. I’d watched Mum conscientiously record her calories and was […]