Amanda Jane Textiles

Olympic gold medals and knitting

It’s official: knitting is good for you. Actually, knitting, sewing and quilting are all good for you. They absorb your attention and require the engagement of your hands. They de-stress you by drawing your mind away from its key preoccupations. I have written about this before (click here to see the post). So it’s wonderfulContinueContinue reading “Olympic gold medals and knitting”

‘Happy Holidays’ quilt pattern

Here in the North-East of England, the weather has been chilly and there has been a flurry of snow today. However, this post is about a pattern I have been working on recently, which is dear to my heart. It’s all about sunny summer days. My husband is from Cornwall and our family used toContinueContinue reading “‘Happy Holidays’ quilt pattern”