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Open Studios

This year 2021 saw the 10 year anniversary of Open Studios Notts, with lots of changes in the world due to current virus; this year saw a mix of actual events and virtual events. Including exhibition in three of the inspire culture libraries . You can also join in at home! with ‘Crafty Birthday Cake’Continue reading “Open Studios”

BBC

How many of you saw BBC country file program last night, presenter Sean Fletcher has go at Bobbin Lace – good piece on the history (use wonder who the 85 are, I’m I one???) https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000vbz8/countryfile-hambleden-valley Available in BBC iplayer Also in https://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-radio/1424779/Countryfile-Sean-Fletcher-told-off-local-error-lacemaking-BBC-video

Happy Easter

Well the sunshine is trying to come out, is it shinning where you are? Spring always mean a time to sort out, a bit of a spring clean. I found out some of my early pieces of Bobbin Lace, which are Easter theme. This little rabbit was one of my first pieces, so that wasContinue reading “Happy Easter”

2021 – Challenge is at a end

Throughout January I’ve have been taking part in a Instagram challenge set by Jane Fuller of “Bobbin & Wire”. It had prompt for each day some easily connected to lace and lace making and some making you think out of the box. Have a look on Instagram (link to my page) for #lacechallenge_2021 – but also the other fantastic lace makers from around the world thatContinue reading “2021 – Challenge is at a end”

What a weekend!

What a fabulous weekend; with being featured at ‘The Space Between’ at The Headford Lace Project; if watch the video spot my hats in Joyce’s Shop window. Headford Lace project Also I was one of the suppliers on spotlight Facebook group; this has been set up to fill some of the gap from no laceContinue reading “What a weekend!”

101 days to Christmas

This year has been a strange one; and with many events not going ahead; or if they are will have a different feel. So if you thinking of making your own Christmas decorations 🎄 why not try this Robin Kit; comes with a felt wing or bobbin lace pattern. So suitable for lacemakers and non-lacemakersContinue reading “101 days to Christmas”

Christmas is coming

Only 102 days to Christmas 🎄 for those that are counting!!! Snowflakes ❄️ are delicate and short-lived, and can, therefore, represent fragility and the fleeting nature of life. It can be a symbol rebirth and purity Snowflakes are available as pendant or as kits (singles and multi) Individual handmade pendants / decorations Multi kit packContinue reading “Christmas is coming”

Inspire learning

There are going to be some tricky times ahead. With the current government guidance regarding social gatherings, Inspire Learning are cancelling all course from 17th March and will not opening summer courses till the current situation with covid 19 https://images.app.goo.gl/p7FAZBGjQfuuMv6n8 With other courses and events please contact as things are changing with daily updates! MainContinue reading “Inspire learning”

First Fair of 2020

First fair of 2020 – celebrating #internationalwomensday with @nottinghamshirewi at Lutterall Hall West Bridgford on the 7th March – there will be lots of interesting stalls.

What try something new for 2020

Well it will be soon a new decade and have you decided on any resolutions or challenges? I will taking part in the Instagram lace challenge– so look out for daily postings!! If you want try or develop your lacemaking skills I have set up dates below; these are small classes so please get itContinue reading “What try something new for 2020”