Category Archives: Somerset

Frozen wonderland, aka last days in Somerset

Winter is here and life in Somerset is icy. A few nights have dipped below zero (Celsius). While we have piled up all the knitted blankets, shawls, sleeping bags and doonas from storage and are cosy under them at nights, … Continue reading

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A pink ink sketch self portrait 

Self portrait sketch upload app trial Continue reading

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How to piece together granny triangles

Putting together a series of crocheted triangles for a new pillowcase. Continue reading

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How to design your own granny square pillowcase

Designing a geometric treble stitch granny square pillow case. Uses a basic elmer square pattern. Continue reading

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Adrawingaday project ten

Collection of drawings from the ongoing #drawingaday project. Continue reading

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Winter crocheting 2015

Crochet projects completed over the winter. Blankets, pillow cases and jewellery. Continue reading

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Adrawingaday project, number 8

Adrawingaday – Mandala Madness. A collection of mandalas as a reflective drawing practice. Continue reading

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Elderberry Wine home brewing

Making elderberry wine, foraging for elderberries from around Somerset Continue reading

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Making homemade apple cider vinegar

How to make Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) at home. Simple, easy to follow recipe. Continue reading

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Rosehip and apple jelly

Crab apple and rosehip jelly recipe, made from foraged fruits gathered around Somerset, UK. Continue reading

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