Tomorrow we are driving up to the Yorkshire Dales for the usual fly-by visit to see my family.  We are attempting a day drive with the kids.  Normally we opt for a night drive so they can sleep and not get bored…I am slightly nervous but as long as we stop for lunch it should be fine (Mr F is 3 1/2 and Mr C is 18months).

In anticipation F helped me make a banana cake to take with us along with a jar of whisky marmalade and a new owl for ‘gran’.  I have the pleasure of packing the car this afternoon.  Great fun.

To blog or not to blog?  That was the question and after an age of wondering will I have the time?  Will anyone read it anyway?  I can’t resist any longer.  I find it so fascinating reading the details of other peoples lives that I have decided to make time and start recording my own. 

First, a little introduction.  I am a wife and Mother of two very energetic young boys.  My first job is raising my family but I am addicted to sewing and crafting and have a online shop thelinencat.com .

I have always been interested in art and textiles.  My Gran taught me to embroider and my Mother to sew.  I have a degree in Theater Design, specializing in Costume which allowed me to combine most of my interests.  I love vintage and have a large collection of clothing and objects that I prize (or a load of old rubbish as my husband would say). I would love to say I adore making roman blinds and decorating as this is where most of my artistic talents have gone over the last few years but to be honest, I do these things out of necessity.  I like the details.  My immediate environment is very important to me, especially as I am a stay-at-home mum, so I do put a lot of effort into creating a nice home and garden but I love making items for my shop.  I have too many ideas and not enough time, but don’t we all?

I think that’s enough for now.  I can see already that my tendency to waffle may be a problem, but hey, that’s just me 🙂