Little Ships – and Textiles

This year, it is 85 years since a flotilla of small ships set out to rescue troops from the beaches and harbour of Dunkirk. More than 338.000 servicemen were evacuated in 'Operation Dynamo' as it was called. Ramsgate celebrates this event every five years. This is the start of our fifth year living in theContinue reading "Little Ships – and Textiles"

Patchwork blocks at Liberty, London

This week, I went to Liberty, the famous London store. Liberty, London (photo: Amanda Jane Ogden) Those of you who read this blog regularly will perhaps remember that I made a patchwork block for 'The Patchwork Collective' enterprise  celebrating Liberty's 150th anniversary (you can see the post here). And if you are a regular reader,Continue reading "Patchwork blocks at Liberty, London"