You don’t need to go far to have an adventure. Earlier this summer I headed to Sutton Bank with my daughter for an early evening walk. We spotted a large caterpillar and some orienteering markers, she explored some dens that had been built, and we watched the...
One of my favourite places, the view from Grinton Moor across to Reeth in Swaledale (Yorkshire Dales). I wrote in July about how I’m trying to give myself a theme each month for gathering inspiration. The first theme was skies and you can read the full post...
I’ve found that giving myself a specific theme to think about when I’m gathering inspiration helps – otherwise there are just too many ideas and options. I thought that for the rest of the year I would give myself a different theme each month and...
I’m working on more small textile landscapes at the moment, so here’s a quick look at my process from inspiration through felting and embroidery to finished piece. I enjoy taking photographs when I’m outdoors, and have a growing collection of images...
It’s the beginning of January, when I should be writing about my resolutions for 2019, or how to set goals, or something equally upbeat. The problem is, I’m not really in that mood today. My husband has a cracked rib from coughing, my 2-year-old daughter...
And so Threads of Stillness has a website! This feels like a huge step, and I’m remembering the quote by Ray Bradbury to “jump off the cliff and learn how to make wings on the way down.” I’ve been making things since being very young (I recently found a...
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