I remember when Sandra Coney’s book Standing in the Sunshine was published in 1993. An illustrated book, it celebrated the social history of New Zealand women in the 100 years following 1893. The significance of that date was of course New Zealand women won the right to vote. At the time, I was a young mum of three growing children, …
Monthly Archives: December 2018
They arrived! I hate sending parcels overseas as I am always worried that the parcels will get lost in transit. So, it was a huge relief when Rose sent me a photo of herself wearing the hat and scarf I designed and knitted especially for her. The sunshine yellow is definitely Rose’s colour. She looks amazing. Rose’s scarf and hat …
Designing and knitting Rose’s scarf and hat has been a real joy. Rose, who lives in New Hampshire, USA is a very special friend and I decided to knit the scarf and hat as a Christmas present for her as winter in NH can be incredibly cold. Yellow is Rose’s favourite colour – and the yellow yarn I chose will …