The definition of a crochet addict is… ?
The beautiful model of yesterday’s photo shoot, Julie, had some experience knitting but had never tried crochet before. Well, we could fix that here, of course. So the first lesson […]
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Midsummer Photo Shoot
Here in Jämtland, the mid-north of Sweden, I celebrated midsummer’s day with my Norwegian friend Julie. With a thirst for coffee and a need for a sugar hit, we took […]
Bits and pieces…
Well, this is how the black-framed squares are turning out. With a bit of joining up and brightly coloured edge here and there, these could be cheerfully useful decorative items […]
It’s Hip To Be Squared!
So the reference to an eighties pop hit may have given away my age a bit. Either that, or I am 21 and in touch with Youtube. Entirely possible. Anyway, […]
Creative Career Choices
Real life, outside, no longer in that magical bubble that is Birka Folkhögskola has so far been a challenge. Every day there was about making music, inspiring people, beautiful surroundings, […]
Restoration Project: Old Inspires the New
A project that really inspired me was restoring an old granny square blanket aged around 90 years old. A musician friend wanted me to try to give a new lease […]
Tools of the trade
To celebrate “World Wide Knit in Public Day” I bought a Knitpro crochet hook and more yarn today. (I know, any excuse!) Crafting in public is much easier with a […]
Photo Shoot
Until recently, I was lucky enough to study folk music full time in probably the most beautiful school in Sweden, perhaps the world! That is Birka Folkhögskola in Jämtland, northern […]
The Mad Hatter
So, to the first post! Living in Sweden is PERFECT if you like to a) wear hats, b) make hats, or even c) sell hats. Why? Well, the weather […]
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