My Peacock Pearl Box pattern launched today and judging by how many emails I get requesting this some of you are going to be very pleased that I brought its launch forward!

Like all my individual patterns you can use the 'pattern discount code' (this comes in my newsletter) to get 20% off but for this pattern any time the code isn't used I will be donating the extra money to a charity which is helping people in need at this time (note that this has now been extended and 20% of all sales of this pattern are shared between food bank & domestic abuse charities).

My latest newsletter went out today and here are the links it contained:

• The amazingly talented beadwork designer Melissa Grakowsky Shippee is running some 'bead with me' sessions
• The Ashmolean Museum are allowing you to see their Young Rembrandt exhibition online (they also have other very interesting things on their website)
• The Royal Academy of Arts is showing a documentary called 'Painting the Modern Garden: Monet to Matisse' on their website and also a film about two David Hockney exhibitions
• Hampstead Theatre are showing some interesting plays on their website
• How To Academy are hosting an evening with Tori Amos on the 13th May
• The Original Theatre Company are showing 'The Habit of Art' and 'The Croft' from just £2.50 each which goes to supporting staff and keeping the theatre alive
• If you're looking for something to read them the Longreads website gathers up the most interesting long articles in one place for you to enjoy