posted: Wednesday, 26th June 2024
We're going through a crazy heatwave here in London and being high up in a very cramped & stuffy bell tower with 6-8 people working really only adds to the heat so it was a welcome break during ringing sessions today to pop to Bentley Priory Museum for some lunch and a quick walk of their...
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posted: Friday, 21st June 2024
I'm a big fan of the work of Bompas & Parr and think over the years I've been to at least 8 of their 'events' over the years and so when an email came out offering the chance to enter the "world's first Architectural Blasting Chamber" I snapped up one of the limited tickets (a good job as they...
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posted: Thursday, 20th June 2024
A fun, colourful & messy day learning to screenprint at Print Club London today.
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posted: Wednesday, 19th June 2024
Today the 'Essentials' file (and video links if you have signed-up for that option) have been sent out and these contain all the techniques, terminology, tips & tricks needed for the project which as always is a surprise..
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posted: Wednesday, 12th June 2024
I'm always up for a cliff-top walk and add in some seal spotting and I can't resist.
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posted: Tuesday, 11th June 2024
A wander around St Ives today with some lovely meals & shopping plus a trip up to St Nicholas Chapel.
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posted: Monday, 10th June 2024
One of my favourite paintings is of Smeaton's lighthouse by Tracey Oldham and I can never resist a walk along Smeaton's Pier at any time of day.
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posted: Saturday, 8th June 2024
A trip down to Cornwall and our first day here began with clifftop walks over the beach and ended with watching the sun set over the sea
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posted: Friday, 7th June 2024
A real treat to visit the Van Cleef & Arpels - Poetry of Time exhibition and enjoy a private tour of all the stunning pieces on show and be completely dazzled by the beauty & creativity on display.
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posted: Thursday, 6th June 2024
I'm always looking for inspiration whether that's colour, shapes, textures or even just senses of things the way certain colours can remind you of the beach or bring back a memory.
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posted: Monday, 27th May 2024
Not long now until the detailed requirements for the Summer 2024 Secret Beadalong go out... so if you've already signed-up check your emails tomorrow and if not then it's never too late!
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posted: Friday, 24th May 2024
When is coming soon not coming soon?…
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posted: Sunday, 19th May 2024
The 'Fragile Beauty' exhibit of photos owned by Elton John & David Furnish at the Victoria and Albert Museum has to be seen to be believed.
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posted: Wednesday, 15th May 2024
It's years since I've been to MacCulloch & Wallis (I used to buy millinery and crafting supplies in there and I'm sure I have a lot of it still tucked away somewhere!).
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posted: Saturday, 11th May 2024
I used to show photos of my beadwork in progress but sadly that resulted in many of my projects being stolen during the long time it usually takes me to bead, re-bead, test, re-test, write the instructions, rewrite the instructions, test the instructions, rewrite the instructions etc..
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posted: Thursday, 9th May 2024
Guess what's happening today…!
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posted: Tuesday, 7th May 2024
Blue and green for a new version of a pattern which will launch soon… If you want to be the first to know when it launches, and get the newsletter discount code, then be sure to sign-up here
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posted: Friday, 3rd May 2024
A fabulous day of virtual stitching with Stephanie Burnham getting my homework done in advance of my lovely fox class with Becky Hogg Embroidery.
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posted: Thursday, 2nd May 2024
Coming soon… Chartres… in-person!
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posted: Wednesday, 1st May 2024
I've been fascinated by these Roman Dodecahedrons for a number of years, especially as their use or reason for making is unknown.
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posted: Monday, 29th April 2024
I'll never tire of the fun of choosing shapes, sizes & colours.I know it can be frustrating when you can find the right thing, or they don't behave as you expect, but when they do… it's magical!
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posted: Sunday, 28th April 2024
Making colour choices for a new variation on a project…I might throw in a touch of citrus with a lemon yellow but I'll see how it comes together…
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posted: Friday, 26th April 2024
The Summer 2024 Secret Beadalong is creeping closer so I'm busy checking all the requirements, essentials & instructions…
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posted: Wednesday, 24th April 2024
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posted: Saturday, 20th April 2024
You can't beat a good post day. Some beads from Tanzee Designs some kits from Becky Hogg Embroidery and a journal from Brewster Kaleidoscope Society.
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posted: Wednesday, 17th April 2024
I've been beading using 3 main colours on a series of projects but for a new set of variations I need to up it to 5 main colours and what 2 extra ones to add in has been a dilemma over the past few days but I think I've made my decision.
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posted: Thursday, 11th April 2024
I'm loving some new gifts on my bead mat from Stephanie Burnham including this colourful purse I keep my scissors & thread in and this cute tiny wooden spoon from our trip to Hastings which is perfect as a bead scoop.
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posted: Wednesday, 10th April 2024
The Summer 2024 Secret Beadalong has launched!
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posted: Saturday, 6th April 2024
Sadly our last day in Hastings and our plans have changed but we get to have a lovely day in the town seeing lots of sights we were going to save for our return trip (plus a trip on the miniature railway) so no complaints from us!
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posted: Friday, 5th April 2024
Our plans have had to change but it means we get to jump on a train to Bexhill which (including the De La Warr Pavilion has been on my must-see places for a while) for more sea & sun plus fabulous architecture and art before a return to Hastings for beading and great food with more friends.
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posted: Thursday, 4th April 2024
I've had a day filled with delights for all my senses with so much colour, smells, tastes, textures and sounds to fill my brain for months.
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posted: Wednesday, 3rd April 2024
We've escaped to the sea for a few days for some rest, colour, sea air & inspiration and have brought plenty of beadwork to do as we while away the evenings planning future projects and events…
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posted: Tuesday, 2nd April 2024
I love when I realise that my beading & surroundings match. When teaching in-person I used to enjoy how it was easy to see whose beadwork was whose as everyone's colours would often match what they were wearing or the fabric edging on the mat
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posted: Monday, 1st April 2024
It's been far too long since I've visited the Abbaye et Jardins Des Valloires so it was lovely to walk there today and enjoy lunch full of (and garnsihed with) their home-grown ingredients and a browse in the beautiful shop which is just as colourful and full of locally made items
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