It feels like we're finally turning a corner. Yesterday I was invited to register for the Covid-19 vaccine. The rollout has been slower in Ireland than in the UK or the USA so it was exciting news for me. I can't wait to travel abroad again! It's still unlikely that I'll be able to visit…
Four Quarters swatch complete You can't beat a hot cuppa, quality chocolate, and a new knitting project! This is my favorite issue of Pompom magazine over the last year. There are so many beautiful patterns, though the one featured on the cover is above my skill level for now. I will eventually make Lucky Pieces…
Ireland recently entered its third lockdown. According to an article I read last autumn, we have some of the strictest restrictions in the world. In fact, the study found that the measures imposed by NPHET and the Irish Government are tougher than any seen in the whole of Europe, Asia, Australia, America, Canada and the majority…
Happy New Year! True to my word, I'm posting for the second day in a row, in an effort to blog more frequently this year. Some days I might only share a photograph or a few paragraphs. I don't have any big blogging goals or even New Year's Resolutions. I just want to keep writing…
Nothing beats spontaneity. A visit from an old friend I haven’t seen since lockdown started, long chats, and an impromptu dinner with food gathered from the garden. Bubbles and a bonfire to round off the evening. Not bad for a Monday night! This post is in response to Sunshine’s Macro Monday. There are no prompts.…
What does home represent to you? I've lived in my house for 18 years and it's my sanctuary. Two of my children were born peacefully in my three bedroom bungalow. I've mentioned before that we have a view of the bay and the mountains beyond from our conservatory. It's not large, and there are plenty…
Recently I wrote about my goal of making handmade Christmas gifts for my family. It hasn't been without setbacks, as mentioned in Coming Unstitched. At the best of times I find it hard to complete projects, but I'm determined to change. I'm using an easy pattern and started with the smallest hat first (for my…
The season of gift giving and coziness is upon us. I love it!!! Long before I read The Little Book of Hygge, written by Meik Wiking, the CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen, I had been practicing it. Put simply, hygge is the art of enjoying life's simple pleasures. Much of the hype…
Creations of a Patchwork Momma 