I started sewing aged about 12 when my Mum (bless her) failed miserably in making my school summer dress.  The technicality of dressmaking never fails to entrance me and the newly discovered pleasure of engineering a bag has just enhanced that pleasure.

I only came to this craft in 2013, but have worked at extending the skills beyond the making of quilts.  The arrival of grandchildren has extended the opportunities for more creative appliques.

From my youngest days when my Dad gave me a set of chisels and taught me to carve elephants; to making my own wooden platform shoes, to Evening Classes in woodwork... nothing is impossible!

I'm no cook and I'll never appear on Bake-off, but I do enjoy the challenge of a celebration cake or meal!