relationships

I am in my thirties, getting close to mid thirties actually...one of my lovely girlfriends who is a few years older has always assured me that your thirties are fantastic, devoid of  insecurities that can plague your teens, and a lot less physically obsessed than your twenties...  now well and truly here I can say that yes, I am  enjoying my thirties...life is pretty hectic and as unpredictable as ever, just a different kind of unpredictable. I am more comfortable in my skin and able to cope with life's pot holes so much better

 Maybe my recent lack of complete self obsession has opened my eyes to the finer details of the relationships that I have in my life. The family I was born into, 

 the family I have created,

 and the ones I have picked up along my journey so far.

I do love the old analogy of us all "being pumpkins on the same vine" our separate reality only there because we inhabit different bodies, our true source being one and the same, and therefore making compassion not to difficult to muster for our fellow pumpkins, err humans.....

Watching my children expand, from their initial relationship with me, to the rest of our family...the quirks they have together, the staunch love they show when they support each other, and now the people they are attracted to in the world, is awesome, sometimes concerning, but mostly I feel a sense of pride and astounding joy at their unique humanness....

I am a creative person, much happier in the garden,kitchen,studio on my own... I don't crave parties any more and have to force myself into the car to get there... 

Humanity however intrigues me, I adore and despise the race we are part of , the colour and emotion, the beauty and love, the outcry at injustice and the sorrow that bubbles forth when pain and suffering are witnessed and experienced.. the money grabbing ...planet destroying...ignorance....... we are a colourful bunch.....


I don't want to ever lose touch with the human element of life, I don't want to be swept away by commercial and material beliefs into what relationships mean and what expectations are apparently relevant ... or socially acceptable....

So look out people in my life... I am dedicated to loving and appreciating you!!!!  xx

granny squares

around and around and around they go...granny squares have been my winter time filler........

I love the way the colours change when another round is added, and the patterns that emerge when the singular come together to create a whole garment, or blanket.....

There is only so many squares that my two hands can create regardless of how many hours I dedicate to my obsession...ooh I mean passion!!

A little ad in my local newsletter has unearthed a few talented and equally "passionate" woman, all too willing to crochet for me and to be paid by the square..... they can never seem to have enough yarn, churning through ball after ball....

if you have a desire to learn the craft of crochet and want a basic beginners granny square pattern meetmeatmikes have a ripper tutorial, easy peasy and very colourful........

and if you need further inspiration have a visit to attic 24 and you will need no further pushing towards the hook!!

Sewing my granny squares into garments and blankets is just as pleasurable...and the finished item is taa daahed to anyone who gives me even a sideways glance!!

oh crochet....you have been my friend from the days of waiting for my first babe to be born...4 week overdue and with buckets of time to spare, until today when my life is overflowing with kiddies and anytime is the most precious commodity....... a wonderful craft that keeps on giving x