A Neo-Victorian Aesthetic

I’ve always been intrigued by the Georgian and Victorian periods in British history, so it really is no surprise that the neo-Victorian aesthetic adopted by Steampunk is something that for me, holds great appeal. I was thrilled then to find that Simplicity has recently released two Steampunk inspired patterns.

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TdF Crashes, Wedding Shawls & Gainful Employment

Yes, I admit it like many of the cyclists and spinners in this years Tour I have crashed. Badly. The lovely squishy heavenly camel fibre is rather devilish in the spin. Too fine, too camel coloured and, aside from the gorgeous tactile experience, too boring. It is not a spin that you should give yourself a [...]