Author: Marlene

Weekend mesh top

On Friday the weather suddenly changed and it was cold, wet and grey. No better time to decide to quickly knit a warmish summer top that I can just throw on over a t-shirt.

Recycled Jeans

I love recycling fabric!  Here is my latest project. So far I’ve made a little handbag and a knitting basket out of one leg of my hubbies old jeans.

Willow Weaving for Beginners – Week 1

I am doing a 5 Week Willow Weaving for Beginners at Plymouth Art College We learn to make simple round baskets, mini sculptures or garden plant supports in Willow.  At the end of the course, we will have a good basic knowledge of Willow types and how to prepare them, weaving tools and how to…

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2016 Birthday cakes

For my husband’s birthday that year, I went with a rich chocolate cake finished with simple but elegant white sugar flowers. I really enjoyed the contrast between the deep chocolate tones and the soft, delicate blossoms — understated but special. It felt like a classic celebration cake, letting the flavour shine while still adding a…

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A Little Christmas Treat with Every Cup of Coffee

There’s something magical about the festive season that calls for warm kitchens, the scent of cinnamon and vanilla, and the joy of baking. This year, I decided to dive into the Christmas spirit by baking a batch of Christmas cookies. These little delights are small enough to enjoy with every cup of coffee—perfect for spreading…

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Christmas Cookie Experiments: Stained Glass with a Ginger Twist

With Christmas just around the corner, I decided it was time to get into the Christmas spirit by experimenting with some holiday baking. This year, I wanted to try something a little different with my Christmas cookies: creating a stained-glass effect using melted sweets. The idea of colourful, translucent cookies catching the light sounded magical,…

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