I am sorry to inform you all that my mother, The Crafty Mugwump, passed away peacefully in her sleep early this morning at home, fifteen short months after being diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. I hope this post will be in keeping with the style of her blog. Finally I spotted one type of plant in bloom and it seemed particularly appropriate given its form. We had spent many happy times at the bottom of the garden with all the family gathered round the fire pit.

Saturday, August 16, 2014. After what seemed like endless days of hot, bright weather. After the full moon -. A muting and softening of colours. I sat at Gage Gallery two days and enjoyed the steady stream of friends and visitors. Now I am back to work in the studio and my palette has followed the weather. Sunday, August 10, 2014. With a snip of a ribbon, Gage Gallery officially opened our doors to the public on friday night. And what a vibrant feast for the senses the celebration was! .

Working with mixed media stitched textiles gives me great pleasure. As well as the joy in the art of making and exploring, there are the friendships formed as work grows. Thursday, 13 August 2015. I had not planned a second post today but this morning we visited the Italian Church on Lamb Holm and I felt so moved by what I saw that I wanted to share its story.

The Shape of Things to Come. With much excitement, I travelled down to the Cotswolds to the Textile Study Group summer school this week. I think it took me five minutes to pack my clothes, and most of a day to pack my art materials. If I carry on working with these, th.