Greetings fellow hand crafters Winter is at our doorstep although apparently, we have just had the warmest May on record in South Africa. Global warming is definitely having an effect. I believe a cold front is about to hit us next week though. My students and I have been busy

Greetings fellow hand crafters I have just returned home from an incredible holiday in New Zealand. I did manage to buy some lovely wool there, but what amazed me was how expensive the yarn was and how few haberdasheries I could find. Still, I did find a treasure chest and

Greetings fellow hand crafters Where is the year going? It is already mid-February, and this is my first chat with you all. I cannot believe it. Summer is in full swing in South Africa and the days are gloriously warm and long. I hope your hands and fingers are working

Greetings fellow hand crafters Christmas is almost here! The year is winding down and my classes are finishing off for the year. It has been a wonderful year but a break is always good for recharging one’s inner batteries. Mary Koperer recently completed her Cat embroidery.

Greetings fellow hand crafters Wow, it is already November, and we are racing towards the end of the year! In South Africa we are still celebrating our Rugby World Cup victory as a nation. It certainly has been wonderful to see everyone come together in unity to back our team.

Greetings fellow hand crafters Spring has sprung! The gardens in Johannesburg are looking stunning with flowers blooming, lush green lawn and birds singing. This is definitely my favourite time of the year. Firstly let me share with you some of the work my students have been up to. Marina Smit

Greetings fellow hand crafters A lot has happened on the craft front since my last Blog. My students have been busy and so have I. Perhaps it has something to do with the cold weather in Johannesburg. All we’ve wanted to do is sit inside our homes knitting, sewing or

Greetings fellow hand crafters In Johannesburg we are well and truly into winter. The mornings are freezing and it is rather difficult getting out of bed! But we are blessed with glorious sunny days, so despite the low temperatures, it isn’t gloomy at all.

Greetings fellow hand crafters Here we are already into the second quarter of the year. Hand work projects should be well under way…if not, it certainly is a good time to start! I had a wonderful weekend away near Dullstroom at the beginning of April and after a glorious afternoon

Greetings fellow hand crafters Happy New Year to you all! It’s incredible that we are already in the second month of 2023. How time flies. I hope you are well rested after the Christmas holidays, and that you are ready to get stuck into a myriad of exciting handwork projects.