My top ten blogs
I have been meaning to write this post for years! Sewing, and related, blogs have helped me, sustained me, amused me, and encouraged me over the past few years and I am so grateful they exist. While I follow around … Continued
Our Virtual Community
The Internet has only been available since 1990, the year my youngest son was born. I remember being shown that I was on it in 1996 (via my job) and feeling astonished. But I soon embraced email and gradually began … Continued
Making a book #2
I mentioned I used to make books as a kid. A one-of-a-kind book that, at best, was read by seven or eight people. To whom I was related. One of my blog followers who knew me when I was a … Continued
Can I make a book?
You may remember a little ramble about how much I had on my plate, accompanied by a few knitted garments looking unfinished and sad. I did promise to have a New Zealand sweater Knit a Long before Christmas. But it … Continued
Some advice on social media names
Love it or hate it, the name we are given at birth usually sticks with us forever. The process of choosing children’s names is taken seriously and is often full of meaning. My kids all got parent or grandparent middle … Continued
Three year Blog Anniversary
Before I started blogging I believed that the average blogger could produce reasonable posts for a year or two, two and a half years, tops, and after that it would be repetitious and boring to read. Most of us don’t … Continued
2016 Reflections
A number of people have been sharing their hits and misses from 2016 (me included). The braver ones go on to share their reflections on the past year, and their plans for the new. I really enjoy reading these posts … Continued
I am now on You Tube!!
Just as an experiment I made a five minute video. It’s on the same topic as last Monday, (ie How important is fashion for dressmakers?) and will not be of great interest to regular readers who have been there, done … Continued
Two years of blogging
Some of my favourite bloggers have been blogging for a decade. Me, it’s just two years. Today. Later today we will have a little celebration with the family – Nick, Esme, George, Gus, and Kit – who help me with … Continued
Daily Disciplines
I read an interesting post about American comedian Jerry Seinfeld. In order to ensure he has enough hilarious material for his routine he believes he must write daily. He works and works on his jokes to ensure they are successful, … Continued