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Hearts, Chocolates and Beauty in Function
Today I was going to post my Valentine’s blog. I’ve been thinking about it for several days now, trying to imagine how I could write something to accompany the little felt heart pin cushion I made last week; rosy…
Tales of the Unfinishable
In the centre of Norwich stands the The Forum, constructed like a glittering glass shell and a tribute to modernist perfection. For one week this January it housed the Tales of the Unfinishable: a ragbag tent erected as a monument…
On Fashion, Feathers and Daydreams
Having lost my ‘to do' list, I spent a very pleasant, and rare, few minutes today flicking through a glossy fashion magazine and listening to the radio. I was looking for key trends in an attempt to keep my finger…
The Hand Made Object: All the Same but Different
The two recent additions to our family have been displaying a keen interest in knitting. Sitting either side of me on the sofa they watch my needles intently and I have spotted them covertly eyeing up my lovely, berry red,…
Rose Windows and Christmas Baking
Knitted Christmas Gifts
In recent weeks I have been busy knitting ‘Jolly Santa Hats’ discussing what colour they should be knitted in, and the role that global corporations have played in this particular aesthetic. Today’s conversation/argument was deflected by suggestions for Christmas lists…