How to learn something new – read a book and break through. How to knit something mean – buy a Passap knitting machine I just can’t stay away Here in Fonguaffier, Sagelat I am at La Filature de Belves an ancient mill with the old machines still in situ. I have bought a 1980s knitting […]

Loubejac – think local . We had an afternoon in my village with local women selling and demonstrating things we make. Then an impromtu workshop. They wanted to know where does the material come out ? They crouched down and peered beneath the machine – oh I can see it ! Oh yes, oh it

The snowdrop arrives symbol of hope “The snowdrop in purest white array, First rears her head on Candlemas day” because snowdrops or perce-neige are also known as Candlemas bells. Par leur brillant éclat les regards attirer ; Pour moi je ne vois point d’assez fort adversaire ; My shawls come in many colours but for

Les marchés, je suis contente que tout se soit bien passé I am glad that the Xmas markets went well

THE popular spring fair in Villefranche-du-Perigord will take place on Tuesday 8 May, with around 80 stall holders set to attend.  I will be one of these. Expect many local treats to entice the taste buds, and as is fitting for this time of year many flower sellers will be on hand with plants and