pincushion swap

i recently took part in a pincushion swap organsied by house of pinherio. i was paired up with hayley who is a crafter and makes wonderful beads and bag knits, not to mention and all sorts of crafty things! you can see her website here. so i received my pincushion and a gorgeous octopus brooch just the other day . . . i was sooooo excited! happy days! so thanks to hayley and thanks to house of pinherio for organising this! my pincuhion sits happily on my desk! *smile*

watercolour

have been planning some watercolour painting with the craft club next term, perhaps some fruits and vegetables to start with . . . just thinking . . . what do you think?

so . . .

back to school tomorrow, which means back to work for me! sewing club and craft club starts again with lots of new children!!! HURRAH! got loads of exciting things for them to do, so watch this space . . .

meanwhile anya has had the paints out and painted (him-in-doors and) me, a lovely picture of herself . . .

good luck to ALL on the surge back to school (and making packed lunches again!!!! boo hoo!) xx

seeds

when seeds are planted, new things grow . . .

working on new ideas today. . . sketching and drawing is just the best!

thought for today

i was just thinking today as i was having breakfast that 'my sisters and me' is not only about my actual sisters. it is also about womanhood too . we are lucky enough to be surrounded by women who form our extended support network - from the mums at the school gates, those who work alongside us, to those who buy our pieces - it's all about you too. i don't want to sound like i'm on the soapbox, but this morning i'm feeling a renewed sense of joy about my SISTERS (perhaps it's because the sun is shining . . .)

my sister sent me this great quote from deepak chopra seven spiritual laws to success so i thought I would share it with everyone else too because it's lovely . . .

'the more you give, the more you will receive, because you will keep the abundance of the universe circulating in your life'

oh and the photo was taken in st ives, cornwall - they remind me of my sisters everywhere!