News from Sarah Painter
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In which I am proud…
… Of my clever, crafty and creative daughter! Having spent the pre-school years diligently helping to cut out shapes, threading endless plastic (blunt) needles and hoovering up glitter, I just about burst with pride and happiness when she studied her knitting and sewing books, got out her own supplies and…
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Pretty things
I love candles and use those bumper bags of tealights from IKEA around the house. However, for a treat (or as a gift) something a bit different it required. This hurricane lamp has antique lace embedded in a wax holder. When you pop a tea light inside, the pattern is…
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Shaun of the Dead cross stitch
I love it when geekery and craft come together. The Pixel People range of cross stitch patterns includes Firefly, Hellboy, The Breakfast Club, and Star Wars. I particular like this Shaun of the Dead one. Genius. Available from Etsy shop Wee Little Stitches.