First live after the hols. Come and join me Thursday morning 9.30am Brisbane time (+10) to hand sew a pocket square. Bring a practice piece of light weight fabric. 35cm x 35cm.

I have been working on each of the elements for my capsule wardrobe pocket square. Imagine looking at your pocket square for inspiration for what to wear for the day 😁. Quite a few more to do. Last day of holiday today so back to normal tomorrow!! What have you been working on today?

I just did a very quick sketch of a pocket square layout. A capsule wardrobe in your pocket 😁. I also did a couple of quick paintings with @Christine Vabre this morning in her watercolour group just to get into the creative groove. Now to go clean my office. Share what you are working on.

Wow what a crazy busy school holiday period. Auckland, Queenstown, Texas Qld, Gold Coast and of course back home in Brisbane. I will be live again each week to hand sew pockets squares/bandanas/scarves with you. Chatting live with you which I just love. 👋 See you soon.

Yesterday I was at the Texas Art Gallery - a tiny community run gallery, where I grew up. This was a display of the most exquisite little dresses with beautiful embroidery and smocking and handmade lace from the 1930s to the 50s. Jane Henry, the curator, was perplexed as to how to display these garments so went across to the newsagent, bought a roll of brown paper, stuck it to the wall and then hung the dresses. What started to happen was people writing little notes with pencil next to the dresses. An expression of appreciation and awe.