As some of you know if you follow me on Twitter or are friends with me on Facebook, I went up to Edinburgh at the weekend for a research trip. A visit to its Mary King’s Close attraction back in 2012 gave me the inspiration for the Underground City of The Necromancer’s Apprentice, and I […]
#FridayFlash – The Donor
Awareness has been slow in coming to the corpse, but it explodes into life as it opens its eyes. Bandages cover its face, and it cannot see, but its fury gathers in its dormant muscles. Life sparks throughout its dead fibres, and it tears its right arm free from its wrappings. Cold fingers form hooks and […]
#Pattern – Simple Crochet Case
I spent a bit of time over Christmas coming up with a basic pattern for a crochet pen case, and I figured I’d share it since it turned out to be so easy! All you need for this super simple pattern is two different shades of DK yarn (or you could use a plain one, […]
#FridayFlash – New Year, New You
Fed up with your current look or style? Tired of seeing that same old face in the mirror? Sick of trying to upgrade yourself at the gym and beauty parlour? Are you looking for a way to start 2015 with a bang? Why not take advantage of our New Year, New You offer, valid until […]
Review of 2014
It’s New Year’s Eve, and no December 31st would be complete without a review of the outgoing year. I could talk about things in my personal life, but really, I’d rather not because who is actually interested? Instead, I’d like to look at three main areas in 2014 – my writing, my handcrafts, and my travels! […]
#Craftblogclub Secret Santa 2014
As I did last year, I took part in the Secret Santa for the #craftblogclub community. Last year I knitted a rice stitch neckwarmer, and received a beautiful beaded Christmas tree ornament. This year, I was tasked with making something for the very lovely Amanda, AKA @giftfrippery, who does marvellous gift wrapping, and I made her […]
