As a youngster, I watched my mum participate in all sorts of handcrafts and did my share of learning a variety of them. Some, like sewing and re-learning to knit have stuck with me.
With 2 little boys of my own now, these skills, particularly the sewing have been exercised again and I'm finding I LOVE it.
So, using a variety of materials gathered and gleaned from friends, family and neighbours I am putting them to good use in my spare time to make lovely little items.
Some of them (like the animal soft toys using 40-50 year old patterns inherited from my nana) are just nice to look at whereas others have a more practical every day use.
All are handmade and come from a smoke-free/pet-free home.
I hope you enjoy them!