We have had some fantastic weather this week - oh, how I love the sun and warmth!  Clearly the flowers do too - this time of year everything is looking so vibrant and joyous....and this definitely affects my creativity!!  (by the way this weaving is going to be a coat!)  I have thoroughly enjoyed taking a loom outside....there is something really special about calmly weaving whilst listening to the birds chirping and having a lovely breeze blowing.  It sounds idyllic I know.  Ok so we can hear some traffic, some aeroplanes and some neighbours but I tend to screen them out!!  The other news of the week is that my first batch of books has completely sold out , so I am now awaiting a re-print.  I can't really believe what a positive response I have had.....I-ve been on quite a whirl...with other thoughts and ideas buzzing around in my head.  I am finally planning to give up my part-time work, and I now would like to concentrate on my textiles.  It does feel rather self-indulgent, but maybe at my ripe old age I deserve it!!??  Anyway I shall see how the next fe months go, but I am looking forward to immersing myself in my passion.  Have a good week everybody - and thank you for the lovely comments. x

I have been in a green mood today.....probably because of all the luscious foliage around at this time of year!  At the moment I am working on a pink/blue coat - so to spin greens makes a nice change.   I've had a very busy week and spent quite a lot of time posting my book to various parts of the world.  It has been exciting for me and I am now having to get a re-print!   However I am looking forward to getting back to some actual weaving next week - I really miss time at the loom.  Today I have finally found a good outfit for my son's wedding

 and no, Im not going to wear the hat!! I'll post photos after the event in September! Im now going to play around with various setting for this blog....I can never seem to find a background that I really like - but shall keep on trying!

I was asked to make a hat to display at the Open Houses art trail next month....so I went slightly crazy!!  Maybe I should wear it to my son's wedding in September...?? Maybe not!  This week has been brilliant - my dear friend, who lives in Italy has been to stay.  As you can see - we had some fun!  There's nothing like good friends......we have been close for 43 years so have a lot of history.  It now seems really quiet - but maybe I can get on with some weaving!! I showed a jacket in my last post.  It has arrived in USA and the recipient is delighted (so am I!)  It was quite a challenge to make something specific and I was concerned it wouldn't fit, but all is well.  Also, the other big news - my book arrived, and already it has sold well.  I am certainly enjoying this new experience.  Have a good week x

I received the paperback proof of my book, and I am really pleased with it.  The colour, and quality of paper is better than I had hoped.....so I have now ordered 50 to be printed.  I can't wait for them to arrive and then I can start selling.  Mind you, at the rate I'm going I'll probably be making a massive loss because I keep on telling friends etc. that I'll give them one!!This has occupied my mind, but I have also been busy working away on the latest jacket.  It was a bit of a struggle - but once I start I have to keep going!!  Anyway, I finished it last night, and its now all packed up ready to be shipped to the States.  I know I'm pathetic, but I always feel a bit sad when I say goodbye to my weavings.  A little bit of me goes away with them....But, as you can see, I have now started another jacket.  My brief is pink and blue and no orange!!  I'll see what I can do.  Have a good week x