Tag Archives: genealogy

I’ve been Google Street-Viewed!

Google Street View has just come out for the whole of Britain rather than just several of the largest cities, and DS1 discovered that I am on it, crossing the road probably going shopping.    It must have been last summer … Continue reading

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Vintage textiles and family heirlooms

Over the last year, I have been doing a lot of family history research.  I’ve been lucky in that first my Aunt, then my parents and my brother, have built up a huge family tree and I’ve been adding to … Continue reading

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Black Country Museum

Golly, where does the time go?  I can’t believe it’s 2 weeks since my visit to the West Midlands, where the Black Country Museum is based.    It’s called the Black Country in that area because of all the mines and … Continue reading

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Article in QuiltWOW!

If you’re a member of QuiltWOW, you’ll notice I have an article in the new June issue, about painting on fabric with acrylic paints. Maggie Grey asked me in the spring to write one, and I was thrilled because her … Continue reading

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