by Jane Haselden | Jan 26, 2024 | Tutorials
Last year was enormously busy and my poor blog has been rather neglected. One of my goals for 2024 is to give it some care and another is to start sharing my passion for making again. With that in mind I am going to show you how to use a coil framework to make a... 
by Jane Haselden | Oct 4, 2023 | A Simple Life
Six months ago we put up our polytunnel and its arrival transformed my summer into a whirlwind of activity. Even Wren (5 years) regularly says, “Is it the weekend again already?”. We have only made it to the beach occasionally, as there has been so much to... 
by Jane Haselden | Jun 27, 2023 | A Simple Life
I had forgotten just how busy summer is, when suddenly everything seems to need doing at once. Although Matt and I might collapse at the end of each day, exhausted, there is no doubt about it – summer is glorious! It seems an age since I wrote here last, but... 
by Jane Haselden | Apr 22, 2023 | A Simple Life
It’s finally happened, Spring has sprung! Oh I daresay, we’re still in for some chilly days, high winds and maybe even some late snow, but there is no doubt about it – Spring has arrived! Winter was a little bit easier this year, with a woodburner to... 
by Jane Haselden | Mar 29, 2023 | Basketry & Natural Crafts, Tutorials
I have had so many people asking me how to prepare the beautiful Phormium Tenax fibres, that I use, so here is my step-by-step guide! I must start by saying that, this is just the way that I have developed the processing of these fibres. As far as I am aware, it is... 
by Jane Haselden | Nov 22, 2022 | A Simple Life
Suddenly, winter seems to be upon us and harsh winds and pouring rain make it difficult to get outside. But the coming of winter of brings with it a wonderful opportunity for reflection and healing, a chance to slow life down and make sense of the long days of summer....
