I love the start of a new year. Each month I love to write a round up of what I’ve been making and my analogue hobbies. This helps me to see what I’ve made, and holds me accountable for projects half started or bought. This year I’m calling my series The Monthly Thread. April’s post is all about quilts & cake. The Monthly Thread: April’s quilts & cake Baking There has been quite a lot of baking this month, mainly due to Easter. We made the usual Chocolate Easter nests filled with chocolate eggs. There was also a delicious rhubarb,…

I love the start of a new year. Each month I love to write a round up of what I’ve been making. This helps me to see what I’ve made, and holds me accountable for projects half started or bought. This year I’m calling my series The Monthly Thread. March’s post is all about punch needle & sashiko. The Monthly Thread: March’s punch needle & sashiko Earlier in the month I attended The Stitch Festival in London. I try to visit every year, mainly to try a new craft at one of the workshops that runs through the day. This…