Advent Day 5…. St. Basil’s Cathedral, Russia

St Basil’s Cathedral facts 1. Ivan Vasilyevich, the first Tsar of Russia, ordered the construction of the cathedral in 1555. 2. Today, Saint Basil’s Cathedral is recognized for its vibrant palette. This was however not its original colour; the beautiful colours were added about 200 years after the building was completed. Originally the cathedral wasContinue reading “Advent Day 5…. St. Basil’s Cathedral, Russia”

Journeys, collections and home truths

So I was sat on a train (bear with me, I know I started my last blog post the same with me on a train, well… Lots happens on trains) racking my brain for a new theme for a collection. I’d just finished at the crochet sanctuary and had had an amazing pop up shopContinue reading “Journeys, collections and home truths”

Popping up to Crewe for a pop up

I sat down on the train at a table, opposite three young girls on their way to Manchester for a night out. The opening of their tinned cocktails and loud chat about boys filling my mind, taking it off a fairly nerve racking but exciting weekend ahead. I was off to the Crochet Sanctuary, theContinue reading “Popping up to Crewe for a pop up”

Dyeing, Yarn Dyeing; sharing some stuff I know about it!

Hey! You may have seen on my Instagram over the past month I’ve dived deep into the dyeing pot and I’m actually a bit obsessed! So much so I’ve opened up my own Etsy shop! (shameless plug! 🤭) I thought I’d write out a few things I’ve learnt so far! I know many indie dyersContinue reading “Dyeing, Yarn Dyeing; sharing some stuff I know about it!”