Starting over...

So...sitting here in front of my computer clicking through websites and Facebook, I thought that it's about time I blogged again.  Penny Kinnersley was born in May and is a wonderful addition to our family!  I originally started this blog to post about my work in textiles and the work of others which I find interesting and inspiring.  Now I've always believed that "you can find inspiration in everything, and if you can't, look again" (Paul Smith) but it seems that since having Penny and being off work again on Maternity leave I've been reminded of this quote and it's meaning.  I've done a little bit of freelance work recently, and it was wonderful to get back to some sewing again; but I find increasingly that I am inspired to create by those around me and by the contentment that my family brings.  So maybe this blog may take a new turn.  I hope to be lucky enough and find the time to continue my freelance work and will enjoy my teaching when I return in Spring, although we will all have to settle into a new kind of routine.  But perhaps when I do blog I'll add some of my less obvious snippets of inspiration.  Winter walks, changing seasons, baking (Alex loves to bake!).  Hmmm...let's see then...

I'll make a start again with some little snapshots of my recent work...

 Couching

Beadwork