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   Around this time last year I created a pattern for crochet Daffodils and used them to create little wall hangings for my Mum and Godmother for Mother's Day. I also created a pattern for some little Primrose flowers too, as I was holding a Spring Wreath making workshop at Stitch Studio. Here's one of the Spring Wreaths made in the workshop. I thought it would be nice this Spring to share the workshop as a tutorial on my Blog, so here goes. Making the Wreath Base Materials & Equipment: 17 cm embroidery hoop DROPS Paris Yarn: I used Pistachio (39)...

  Grandma and me, 1974, St Anne's  Every now and again I pick up my knitting needles and make something. I love the effect of those perfect rows of knitted stitches and it certainly is less of a yarn guzzler than crochet. Knitting always brings me closer to my beloved maternal Grandma, who sadly passed away when I was 7. When I knit, I feel like she is peering lovingly over my shoulder, it feels good.   Vintage dolls' clothes knitted by my Grandma, early 1970s She used to knit my teddy's and doll's clothes; so precious are they to...

This post is coming a little later than expected as I have been recovering from a back injury, which has put a spanner in the works for some time. I am pleased to say I am fully mobile now, picking up the pieces and now plan to catch up with my blog! This post is the last in my 'Holiday Inspired Crochet' stories. I hope you enjoy it and that you are inspired to use the pattern too. If so, please share your makes over on Facebook or on Instagram #cottonpod - it is always fun to see everyone's crochet...

I am totally in love with white pumpkins! It's an odd declaration but nevertheless it's true. Don't get me wrong I love traditional orange ones too, orange is just a fabulous colour, full stop. Largely overlooked unless you are an Orla Keily fan of course. In fact, I seem to be adding a lot of orange to my wardrobe lately, since having a colour consultation with the lovely Jill from Styled in Colour (I hope to talk more about this on a later date). Anyway, back to my latest obsession, white pumpkins, or the Lumina Pumpkin to be more precise....

The children are both back at school now and, as is usual for me in September, I am reviewing the last 12 months and looking towards the next 12. I know it is is a funny time for most people to reflect and review, but having been a teacher for 16 years of my working life and never knowing anything else other than the academic year, September still remains my 'New Start' time of year.  Over the last few days I have been thinking about our Summer holiday this year, we were lucky to be able to travel to Fornells...