I love working with felt so was delighted to be asked to review All-New 20 Felt Flowers to Make by Jo Lochhead which has been published by SearchPress. This is part of a fun series of pocket-sized books, which each contain 20 brand-new projects. All-New 20 Felt Flowers to Make The 20 projects include eucalyptus…
Five Happy Things {Week 498}
Starting the week by writing the Happy List is something I’ve been doing for a while over the last few years. It is my chance to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of the adventures we have as a family. Five Happy Things {Week…
What I made in April 2024
April passed me by so quickly, probably due to the kids being off of school for 2 weeks. They really enjoyed the break, and I managed to take a few days off too to spend with them. A lot of my sewing was related to them, but I also made plenty of things for me…
{Giveaway} Time Travellers: Adventure Calling
My daughter loves history and can often be found with her head in a history book. She loves to learn about the events which have shaped the world we live in. Time Travellers: Adventure Calling When adventure calls – the Time Travellers answer! Suhana, Mia and Ayaan are thrown together on a trip to Parliament,…
The 10 Best Travel Destinations For Families With Young Children
Children love traveling, but, in addition to fun, it is also about preparation. As kids may have many more requirements, they should be considered just as carefully as you plan and prepare the details of your trips to cover your own needs. But, at the same time, such travels are much more fun! So let’s…
Five Happy Things {Week 497}
Starting the week by writing the Happy List is something I’ve been doing for a while over the last few years. It is my chance to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of the adventures we have as a family. Five Happy Things {Week…
A trip to the Boardroom Gaming Cafe
Over the Easter holidays we enjoyed a few days away in Ironbridge, a pretty village in Ironbridge Gorge which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We planned some fun days out including, the Cat Cafe in Shrewsbury, a trip to the Emma Bridgwater Decorating Studio and the Boardroom Gaming Cafe in Telford. Games, in general,…
Goldwork heart brooch
It’s been a while since I’ve received a subscription box from Cotton Clara. You can opt out of the box if you don’t want it, so it feels like a few months since a box landed on my doormat. I actually didn’t want the Goldwork heart brooch kit but I didn’t cancel in time! Goldwork…
Five Happy Things {Week 496}
Starting the week by writing the Happy List is something I’ve been doing for a while over the last few years. It is my chance to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of the adventures we have as a family. Five Happy Things {Week…









