I've been back in Guiseley for just over a week now. I've already got a lot done to prepare me for my return trip! I go back to Australia in a week ( Read more... )

On Wednesday, two days ago, I went out at midday to Dawn's house to do some sewing on this infernal coat that I talked about back in October. It's changed - I've pulled it apart and re-cut it to a better fit - now I just need to finish it and get it off my hands. I wonder if Damh the Bard even wants it - If so I hope he likes it, because I've made ( Read more... )

I was honoured with the task of re-designing the front banner for the Littleborough Rushcart. SJ has grown up with this festival and her dad Steve is on the committee for it. Her bestfriend Jeanette also runs it, as well as her parents, and because SJ knows I am the crafty one, she suggested I help out with it.

Why? Well, the morris side, Rochdale ( Read more... )

I've just spent the last 3 days working on some artwork on the gimp art program. Been having fun creating Facebook cover wallpapers. I wanted to do one for each pagan sabbat, as I've been collecting artwork for years and now that I know how to use an art program like photoshop, I'm having enormous fun. Here are the sabbats in order of the Celtic ( Read more... )

Back on the 7th December, my friend Caitlin who invited me up to Marsden spoke with me about my socialising within the village, when we caught up one afternoon. I'd been a bit bored and in need of social interaction. That night she sent me some links on FB and people to meet, and even suggested that I go to an event called 'Story Tailors' which was ( Read more... )