Little Willow out in yesterday's scattering of frost. ... #schnauzer #schnauzersofinstagram #schnauzer_planet #schnauzerlove #whiteschnauzer #schnauzerpuppy #dogsofinstagram #dogstagram #puppy #puppylove #puppiesofinstagram #furryfriend #willow #frost #doglife #dogcoat @wilfandmerlin #waiting #dogwalk https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpj8-jPofrY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I spent a lovely day on Saturday supporting the 'Learn to Knit a Curlew Hat' at The Sill. Using beautiful wool from Jamieson & Smith and a pattern designed for the RSPB, the group developed new skills to deepen their knitting progress. So excited to see the final outcomes - beautiful colours chosen. We spent the day sharing skills, learning about the Curlew and having a good natter! Very relaxing time with lovely people! ... #curlew #curlewhat #knitting #knittersofinstagram @rspb_love_nature @thesill @thesillnorthumberland @yhathesill @northumberlandnationalpark #habitat #jamiesonandsmith #jamiesonandsmith2ply @thewoolbrokers #2ply #knittingintheround #hatknitting #knittinghat #artist #textileartist #neurodiverseartist #circularneedles #knitandnatter https://www.instagram.com/p/CpKolQ-onkQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Planet Love A couple of stitched typos (watching Gosford Park at same time) but happy with the outcome. Going to attach it to our tree this afternoon. ... #love #planetlove #loveplanet #knitstagram #knittersofinstagram #knitting #knittingaddict #knittedworld #knittedplanet #craft #craftivist #crativism #textileartist #artist #communityartist #environmentalactivism #environmentalart #world #worldlove #sendinglove #knittedsquares #gosfordpark #gosfordparkfilm #watchingfilms https://www.instagram.com/p/Co2AR4Uo2-j/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Sending love... ... #translivesmatter #transwomenarewomen #transrightsarehumanrights #transally #love #allweneedislove #sendinglove #transisbeautiful #supporttranskids https://www.instagram.com/p/CompAuLI9yx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Mending a much loved tiger hat, with built in scarf and gloves - there must be a name for this type of multifunctional accessory! ... #tiger #tigerhat #tigerscarf #funfur #fixing #fixingclothes #mending #mendingclothes #muchloved #neurodiversefamily #neurodiverseartist #neurodivergent #adhdfamily #showinglove #sewing #handsewing #artist #family https://www.instagram.com/p/CohN_ozoh1N/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

BEE HAPPY (again not blocked yet ...) I was bored yesterday, I 've had RSI since early December in my wrist and arm and been only trying to do essentials, therefore working on the Curlew a little bit at a time. But decided I wanted to try writing in knitting. Now my wrist feels like it's broken again. I don't even think it was the knitting and crochet that did it - I think it was aggravated by typing on the laptop. Frustrating when it's essential to be able to use my right hand for any kind of work... #beehappy #staycalm #knittersofinstagram #knitting #knittedbee #knitstagram #rsi #art #artist #textileartist #thisiswhatido #conservation #climatechange #climateemergency #textiles #craft #crativism #craftivist https://www.instagram.com/p/CoUEqr0Iuhg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Sample Curlew Square (needs blocking) in preparation for a 'Knit a Shetland Hat' at @thesillnorthumberland on 25 February, which I'll be supporting. I've tested it in double knitting just to familiarise myself with the design to support knitters on the day. We'll be using beautiful Shetland wool in lovely shades and raise the awareness of curlews in Northumberland. To book for the session look at The Sill's website. ... #knittersofinstagram #knitting #knittedhat #shetlandhat #traditionalcrafts #traditionaltechniques #curlews #curlew #whaaps #intarsia #keepingmeoutoftrouble #northumberland #slowcrafting #slowfashion #knittingaddict #knitstagram #thesill #hat #shetlandwool #handmade #textiles #textileart #textileartist https://www.instagram.com/p/CoSWbu4I27A/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

New page for the Women's Art Group's journal. ... #february #newmonth #journaling #journal #artjournal #mindful #mindfulness #mindfulcrafting #wellbeing #art #womensart #womensartgroup #drawing #colourful #flowers #colouring #heart #selflove #selfcare #journalcommunity #colourin #artist #journalpage #artgroup #communityart https://www.instagram.com/p/CoIDEjjInmw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Playing with inks during the Women's Art Group last week to create new pages for our journals, using manuscript paper and old books. As you can see, there is some beautiful pages made which can be base layers, or torn and decorated further. It is always such fun and so freeing to play with inks. ... #womensartgroup #womensart #communityart #creativeartgroup #artgroup #ink #inkstagram #manuscript #painting @nwnnewwritingnorth #journaling #artjournal #wellbeing #mindful #mindfullcrafting #colour #colourful #journalinspiration #journalcommunity #artjournalpage #newcastlearts #keepingmeoutoftrouble #beautiful #takingcare #takingcareofme #mindfulness https://www.instagram.com/p/CoHsXAHISR4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I don't think Willow wants to go outside, I think she just wants to hang out with Pan and Lyra watching the dunnock! ... #puppies #kittens #schnauzer #schnauzerpuppy #schnauzersofinstagram #whiteschnauzer #schnauzerlove #dogstagram #dogsofinstagram #catstagram #catsofinstagram #blackandwhitecat #tortoiseshellcat #catlovers #backyard #winter #dunnock #birdwatching #willow @wilfandmerlin #furryfriends #catsanddogs #catsanddogslivingtogether #schnauzer_planet #happy #window https://www.instagram.com/p/CntqdF6o_lb/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

With the Women's Art Group, we have started to look at journaling, scrapbooking, art and bullet journals as a way to relax and record. These are lovely, lively sessions, with lots of love, respect and support within the group for each other. It's a blessing to be part of. ... #womensartgroup #womensart #journaling #scrapbooking #artjournal #bulletjournal #sharing #art #mindful #mindfulcrafting #mindfuljournaling #relaxing #takingcare #happy #makinghappy #creativeartgroup #blessing #womensgroup @nwnnewwritingnorth https://www.instagram.com/p/CnrQ9hKt6A6/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Not spoilt in the slightest! Little Willow wrapped in my favourite blanket - the kids thought she might need it as it's gone a bit nippy again. ... #schnauzer #spoiltschnauzer #schnauzersofinstagram #coldschnauzer #schnauzerpuppy #whiteschnauzer #schnauzerlove #blanket #scrappyblanket #scrappycrochet #scrappycrochetblanket #sockwool #crochet #crochetblanket #snugglypuppy #snuggle #sleepypuppy #winter @wilfandmerlin #willow #littlewillow https://www.instagram.com/p/CnUlsdVIR7T/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year for 2023! Tynemouth Priory and Castle taken yesterday just before sunset. ... #tynemouth #tynemouthpriory #tynemouthcastle #tynemouthprioryandcastle #newyearseve #happynewyear #happynewyear2023 #sunset #newyearseve #moon #eastcoast #eastcoastsea #walk #familywalk #bluesky #blueskyfeeling #northeast #northeastsunset #winter #wintermoon https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm1sir1oOAc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Happy #jolabokaflod ! We were all excited to see what books could be found under our Christmas tree this morning! ... #jólabókaflóð #jolabokaflod2022 #yulebookflood #books #book #booksofinstagram #chocolate #graphicnovel #comicbooks #novels #costumedesign #nonfiction #andreykurkov #fiction #dyslexic #dyslexicreader #neurodiversefamily #neurodiverse #christmas #reading #christmastree #christmasdecorations https://www.instagram.com/p/CmjkzkkoTVZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Sorry, not great quality photos! But my 94 yr old mother-in-law is coming to stay and the @ikeauk bed she will be using has rather hard metal knobs on the draws and she has very delicate skin due to her medication. She I have crocheted cosies for them to protect her legs.... ... #crochet #crochethandle #crochethack #christmas #christmascrochet #keepsafe #staysafe #healthandsafety https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmer4Nho-qz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Two little doggies (and a cat) waiting for the family to come home from Tynemouth Market! ... #doglife #dogsofinstagram #dogstagram #waiting #christmas #christmastree #doglove #schnauzerlove #whiteschnauzer #schnauzersofinstagram #schnauzerpuppy #family #catsofinstagram #catstagram #jackapoo #jackapoosofinstagram @wilfandmerlin #chaos #dogfamily #tynemouthmarket #friends #furryfriends https://www.instagram.com/p/CmT-kBrob1y/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Pig in a Blanket tree decoration. I never got to show this little fellow before he was bought at the Women's Art Group stall, and so far he is the only one I have made! #pinterestinspired I can't take the credit for the idea. But any excuse for more granny squares! ... #vegan #pigsinablanket #crochet #crochetpig #crochetblanket #grannysquareblanket #grannysquare #crochetersofinstagram #crochetdecoration #christmas #christmasdecorations #womensartgroup #crochetaddict #crochetinspiration #art #artist #veganlife #neurodiverseartist #graingermarket #pig #pigsofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CmTnL6FIlb_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=