Stories from the Studio

British Bluebells

Mar 02, 2020

When you think of typical British wild flowers, what instantly springs to mind? For me, it's Bluebells, Pink Campions, Wood Anemones and Primroses. As a child, I was lucky enough to live next to a beautiful, large expanse of natural woodland and loved the Spring time when these flowers would magically pop up, year after year, in shady woodland glades.

Mayflower 400 Commemorations

Feb 04, 2020

Mayflower 400 Commemorations 2020 will be a landmark in Plymouth's history - marking the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower to the New World - the USA. On 16 September 1620 the Mayflower set sail from Plymouth on a pioneering voyage.

A Creative Boost to your Mental Health

Jan 09, 2020

New Year is a great time to take stock of our emotional well being. To me, creativity has always been a tonic at times of stress or anxiety. The peaceful, tactile act of sewing focusses and soothes my mind as I become absorbed by the task at hand.