Bluebells

Bluebell wood, photo by Amanda Jane Ogden We made the decision to get married whilst walking in a bluebell wood, many moons ago, so the wild bluebell has fond associations for me. I grew up in Buckinghamshire, a county of England that was once nicknamed 'Beechy Bucks' because of its extensive beech woods. There wasContinue reading "Bluebells"

Quilting and good mental health

In the UK, the week from 8-14 May 2017 was designated 'Mental Health Awareness Week'. The week was coordinated by the Mental Health Foundation (click here to go to their website). Severe mental illness has afflicted members of my family, so this is a topic that is close to my heart. The theme for theContinue reading "Quilting and good mental health"