Up until today, I had no idea what this was, beyond some kind of spool: It’s a tatting shuttle. I inherited it from my step-grandmother…
25 July 2020 – St James’s Day
Look, I’m going to be honest. I really don’t feel like writing this tonight. I’ve just eaten a huge bowl of custard and all I…
24 July 2020 – Balloon Animals
What do you think of when you think about folklore? King Arthur? Fairies? Rubbing vegetables on yourself? Or do you think balloon animals? That’s right,…
19 July 2020 – Spanish Armada
Today I made this: It’s the anniversary of the first sighting of the Spanish Armada in 1588, off Lizard Point in Cornwall. And one of…
4 May 2020 – Star Wars Day
It’s Star Wars Day. So I made an ewok. May the fourth be with you…