I’m one of those people who likes to make things where the end result is useful—something I can use, share, and enjoy. Does that make sense? Recently, I spent many days working on jigsaw, and today I’m going to dismantle it and put it away, never to use again. They’re popular now, and when my… Continue reading Built to Break? The Joy of a Jigsaw
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A Beautiful Hand Made Quilt
Love Quilts make quilts for children with life threatening or life changing illnesses. Last year I joined a quilt for a little boy who chose the theme he would like and volunteer stitcher like myself got busy with our needles. All the squares are made of cross stitch - one of my favourite hobbies! The… Continue reading A Beautiful Hand Made Quilt
Karen’s Chat – I’m an Eclectic Person
I am an eclectic person. If I see something and it catches my imagination, I want to do it. Since I retired, it became more noticeable. My go-to place is YouTube where I’ve spend hours researching my chosen subject. Then I collect everything I needed. It’s given me hours of enjoyment making what I watched.… Continue reading Karen’s Chat – I’m an Eclectic Person
Public Speaking – I gave it A Go
I had the honour of giving a talk at a local WI group recently. WI stand for Women’s Institute. The Women's Institute (WI) is the largest voluntary women’s organisation in the United Kingdom. In 2025 we celebrate 110 years since it first formed right here in Anglesey. Its primary goal is to empower women by… Continue reading Public Speaking – I gave it A Go
YouTube
Some years ago I had a YouTube channel. I’d read book reviews and uploaded book trailers that people made for me. I’d read story excerpts from mine and from other authors, Then I stopped using it and eventually took it down. My twenty-two subscribers remained. Recently, after my publisher’s closed I had nowhere to put… Continue reading YouTube
Reblogged – Pigeonholes, Labelling and loose Ends.
I am about to become an independent author again as Norns Triad Publications is closing down. This is giving me an opportunity to revamp some of my books. The Killer on the Heath is getting a small rewrite at the beginning of the book. It was published in 2021, and as this article says, you… Continue reading Reblogged – Pigeonholes, Labelling and loose Ends.
When was the last time you saw an Avon brochure?
I’m an Avon rep and yes, they are still going strong in the UK. Why not have a browse through the the online brochure? Avon is much more than perfumes and toiletries these days. And, with Mother’s Day come up, there are plenty to choose from You can order from anywhere in the UK and… Continue reading When was the last time you saw an Avon brochure?
Karen’s Chat – A Walk Through Google Earth
Prolific crime writer, Conrad Jones researches the area he sets his novels in using Google Earth. This really is a great resource for looking up anything. When Ilfracombe, a seaside town in Devon, was mentioned on television, I remembered holidaying there as a teenager with my family. It prompted me to take a trip down… Continue reading Karen’s Chat – A Walk Through Google Earth
#Card-Making
I really enjoy making greeting cards especially when I have the to tools. I enjoy decoupage the most. The results are spectacular. I have a friend who is very imaginative and give her some coloured card and she can create something beautiful. I’m not that creative, so with help of card making templates, I can… Continue reading #Card-Making
Karen’s Chat – Social Media – Real Life v A Virtual One
I joined Facebook in 2007, and it was a wondrous place, enabling me to connect with my family and friends who don’t live nearby. This brought us together, because we could see what was going on in each other’s lives. Without that connection, we would have lost touch, just as extended families of the past… Continue reading Karen’s Chat – Social Media – Real Life v A Virtual One
World of Stories 