I have always had unrealistic expectations of how many stitching projects I can actually complete. It still astonishes me that I have finished projects – quilts, embroideries, textile pieces and knitted objects. I even used to make clothes for myself. Amazing. Compare that to the number of unfinished projects I have piled in my house. […]
Unfurling
I check each day, watching the unfurling. Spring is taking a few tentative steps forward and the air, but not yet the earth, enjoys a few warm days. It’s been flung back to winter temperatures as a cold southerly change blows through and we have frosts again. The growing season is shorter here than in […]
Yes, you are creative
What is creativity? Can anyone summon this elusive spark on demand? I’ve grappled with these questions for many years. I certainly don’t have answers but can offer suggestions. Creativity is intangible. You can’t touch it or capture it in a bottle. I find the whole concept endlessly fascinating. Where does original thought or expression come […]
The world’s slowest knitter?
It’s getting chilly here, so I thought I would knit a new cardigan. If I had any sense, I would have started it six months ago since I’m such a slow knitter. This required a decision about what pattern to use (cue hours of internet searching for a pattern I liked) and a decision about […]
ANZAC Day
Always a sad day for Australians and New Zealanders as we remember how many lives were altered by wars. For me, this song and video by Redgum sums it all up. I always cry while listening to the lyrics. Click on the link to view it on YouTube.
Quality time with technology
I’ve spent many hours since Friday fine tuning the programs and functionality of my new laptop computer to get it just the way I want it. I’m keen on new technology but I believe it should work for me rather than simply accept everything that a new pre configured system offers. I loved using my […]
The importance of people-free days
Last week was a busy one for me as I had three consecutive days as a member of various groups. Monday was the garden club, where two of us organise and run the plant sale table. Tuesday was a full day hands-on quilt workshop and Wednesday was my writers’ group. All involved plenty of face-to-face […]
Looking towards the light
Welcome to the winter solstice, an annual turning point of the natural world. If you’re unsure about what a solstice is, I recommend this article by Jonti Horner. I’m always encouraged when we reach the winter solstice – the shortest period of daylight of the calendar year – because I like to look towards the […]
Turning the page
My 2022 journal is nearly completed and my new one is ready for tomorrow. I’ve given my website a fresh new look and have added a menu at the top of the page. I’m ready for a new year. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to read my posts here and especially […]
Only Murders in the Building
The number of streaming services showing TV series and movies is increasingly annoying me. It’s fragmenting audiences as people either can’t afford or choose not to subscribe to multiple services. It’s even more annoying when a series you were already watching changes to a different service. So, when you constantly hear and read about a […]