’tis the season – almost!

Usually, on an early december weekend I’d be taking part in both the Selvedge winter fair in town and the Open House studio sale event run by a generous and enterprising group of friends in Balham.

pattern’s in the air

A lot’s happened since I last wrote – where to begin? I’ll start at the finish.

different strokes

A shared aim between all the students was a wish to make marks in a different way – that is, other than those they’d been doing hitherto.

STOP PRESS – 15% off for Christmas!

As promised there’s some new stock just in!

that time of year

There’s a symmetry in nature – as the days dramatically shorten and the sun’s level lowers the leaves obligingly fall from the trees to allow us the best of what light there is.

the eyes have it

I came down to earth with a bump: one minute looking up at the stars, the next tripping on something uneven, I was sprawled on the ground, knocked senseless.

skilled hands

This tangle of yarn made me think about the inside of my head.

against the tide

Red herrings – I often consider the idea of that perky little fish laying a false trail, a cul-de-sac pursuit, a merry dance through the seas of opportunity.

Surface tension

Staring into this micro-universe of whirling colour I reflected just how fortunate I am.