Hello! I hope you are enjoying a relaxing weekend. It has been an extremely busy couple of weeks for me and the busy-ness is not likely to stop for a while. I have taken on a new position at work with much more responsibility (it is a temporary role, which I am not ungrateful for).... Continue Reading →
Sustain the Sea: Gyre
Long time readers of this blog will be aware of the free pattern collection I developed to highlight the importance of looking after our oceans: Sustain the Sea. I have been absolutely thrilled to be joined in this initiative by Kiwi designers Mary-Anne Mace (Biophilia - pictured above) and Sonya Newstead (Empty Nets - pictured above). Today, I'm honoured... Continue Reading →
Gift pattern from Zealana!
Today, Zealana released a free pattern in time for the holidays. It is designed by me! I am super happy with how it has been photographed and styled - what a stunning model and location! The pattern is available for download from Zealana's website page - visit their Facebook page for the link, or if you don't... Continue Reading →
Biophilia
Today, Mary-Anne Mace, New Zealand lace designer extraordinaire, released Biophilia. (photo copyright of Mary-Anne Mace) I am so very, very touched that Mary-Anne has freely contributed this design to the Sustain the Sea initiative. She brought tears to my eyes when I saw what she had created, and read her message below. Here are her words about... Continue Reading →
The nature series: Bark
I love to make beautiful fabric. The feel of the yarn as it threads through fingers and around needles. The enjoyment of seeing a beautiful thing coming out of what was once (very pretty) wool string. The excitement of seeing a concept become reality! I've been looking at a lot of texture in nature lately. Bark... Continue Reading →
The loveliness of colour
I went into the garden this weekend and found a beautiful carpet of yellow leaves covering the ground. I have missed taking pictures of the beautiful autumn leaf colours I have been seeing - most of the trees have now dropped their leaves, or are past the blaze of colour that they were. The carpet of leaves... Continue Reading →