I’ll be popping in less over the next six weeks as I prepare for my lower back surgery in early May and then take the time needed to recover well afterward. I’m also working hard to get several new recordings uploaded to my new YouTube audio reading channel before surgery, so my days are a little fuller than usual right now. Don’t worry—I’m not disappearing, just stepping back a little for a season. Please keep the community active, warm, and encouraging while I’m quieter here. Support each other, share your projects, celebrate progress, and keep the good spirit going during the days I’m absent. Don't forget to check out what's available in the Classroom. There is no shortage of projects to get involved in, so stay creative.

I had a lovely surprise when I popped back to the uk this week. So of course I got busy. This is what my creation looks like so far. Might need leaves or something to balance it. What do you all think? I added leaves and some stitching for bark and feathers.

Finished Rib-its raincoat just in time for the heavy rains.

Show and Tell: We are eager to get the 'rest of the story'.

I finished a few more little patch pieces. They don't look like much at this time. When I use them on something they'll look a bit better.