Textiles and decorations in Austria

Followers of this blog will know that I love playing in the snow (also known as skiing). For information about what to wear for this most exciting of leisure activities should check here.  As a child, I was taken skiing to the Tirol in Austria and there is considerable charm in the traditional decor andContinueContinue reading “Textiles and decorations in Austria”

How to Make A Harris Tweed Brooch

My friend Maggie went on holiday to the Hebrides and had a wonderful time. She is a lover of fabrics, like me, and so made several visits to the Harris Tweed shop on the Isle of Harris. She purchased lengths of the most beautiful Harris Tweed in glorious glowing colours, and showed us the specialContinueContinue reading “How to Make A Harris Tweed Brooch”