I embroidered this phrase as a motto – another world is possible. I haven't felt like sharing much on here, as the darkness of what is happening in so much of the world – in the Middle East – Gaza, especially, in other war zones. On a much smaller scale, here in Aotearoa our new…

For years I was convinced that I lacked the inherent skill to crochet. My patient mum, an accomplished crocheter, tried to teach me dozens of times. I stayed up late trying to learn from YouTube videos (even the ones that promised 'anyone can crochet – this video is for absolute beginners!') My sister tried to…