

Fleur de lis
Yesterday I started to crochet the crosses and fleur de lis that decorate St Edward's crown. Although mainly associated with France,...


Making St Edward's crown
The main parts of the crown to go on top of Lymm cross have all been crocheted now. The next stage will be creating a firm structure, and...


Sketching from a photograph
After using this photograph to make a watercolour painting, I went back to it today to make a pen and ink sketch. Mike Sibley, Author of...


Allotment
I found this little shed on the edge of some allotments very appealing - there is something casual about the pieces of abandoned fencing,...


The Sanctuary cafe turns 13
It is 13 years since the Sanctuary cafe opened in Lymm. Today over fifty children gathered to celebrate, decorating cakes and making this...


Painting sunflowers
6 people joined me today to paint sunflowers, after having lunch at Lymm Baptist church. All were over 60 and one is approaching her...


Willow
Where this willow tree grows, a hotel has just been demolished, and in its place there will be a care home, some appartments for older...
World Autism Awareness Day
Today is World Autism Awareness Day, which celebrates the resilience of people affected by this disorder. Founded in 1996, Project Art...


Crafting
Six of us met in Lymm community hub today . One of the members shared this beautiful sunflower painting, on 4 different canvases. Two...