Friday 27th March 2026 … TRIMS, THREADS AND FUN … This week in the Studio has been all about play—digging into a growing stash of trims that have been patiently waiting for their moment. From soft cords to decorative ribbon, beads, sequins and shiny crystals, it’s been one of those weeks where experimenting feels just […]

Friday 20th March 2026 … THE GOOD LIFE … Well, for those readers who are retired as I am, from fulltime working, how good is life! Mind you, the days seems to fly by faster than ever, the older I get. It just seems like a couple of days ago that I was sitting down

Friday 13th March 2026 … I LOVE RAINY DAYS … After quite a few dry months, finally we’ve had a bit of rain here in Forestdale!  The property is looking lovely and green again, and the wildlife around here are loving it too.  This is the view out of the Studio window … Most days

Friday 6th March, 2026 … BACK IN THE ‘CLASSROOM’ AGAIN … This week started with lots of prep for a Mastery Series I am teaching to a lovely group of ladies, referred to me by a friend of many years, and a fellow Bernina Lover, Sharyn Hall, a talented mixed media artist here in Brisbane. 

Friday 27th February, 2026 … FAMILY GIFT SEWING … I thought I’d start today with a little recap of what was ‘under my needle’ at the end of last year. Here’s a little background to what I made. Christmas sewing is always a busy activity here in the Studio, and each year as well as