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(photos by Felicia Semple)

Poor blog, sorry I have been neglecting you! I've been away, you see. And moving house. It looks like we won't have internet connected for another week.

BUT I had to write about the magnificent weekend I had, and I didn't want to leave it another day. On Friday I flew to Melbourne, where I attended The Craft Sessions retreat. There are so many things to say about this event. It's hard to know where to start, except to say that first and foremost, it centred around love and generosity.

I was honoured to be a teacher for the weekend. I taught three classes: 'embroidery from the natural world', 'making a modern sampler' and 'reversible baby shoes'.

I got to know some beautifully creative and kind new friends, in particular Felicia, who was the main coordinator of the event. I drank red wine around an open fire. I woke up to the sound of a king parrot. I ate some really nice organic chocolate. I talked deeply about the creative process. I shared a room with this inspiring woman. I admired many hand-knitted cardigans and hats.

There are lots more photos and words over at The Craft Sessions blog. I will sort out my own photos and write again soon.

I hope this finds you well, dear reader.