Tewkesbury before Storm Eunice

So on Thursday I left work early and had a drive to a lovely local town to me, Tewkesbury. 

I have been coming here off and on for year's I love the Abbey and walking across "The Ham" (big field) to get to the other side and see the river seven in all it's glory. 

Friday was forecast winds of up to 70mph so I definitely picked the right day for a visit. 

These pictures where taken a place called Lower Lode. The building on the left in the top picture is owned by Cheltenham Ladies College and they keep rowing boots in it. 

In the summer sometimes I come and sit on the little jetty and you can dip your feet in the river, not today though as you can't see the jetty! 

Isn't the Abbey just the most beautiful building. It was originally built in 1102 so is over 900 years old!! 

The bridge across the river normal has a waterfall down but the water level was high enough that it could not be seen. 

I love the cottages here, I used them as inspiration for a second year degree project I designed for a jumper which I wrote about back in April 2018 Blog post

I have a "thing" for clouds and wow with the onset of a storm there definitely was clouds today!! 

I walked across the field as the other side has a perfect spot to just sit and enjoy nature. 

The house in the top picture always fascinates me as to "what's it like inside? does it ever get flooded? what stunning views they must have of the river everyday. 

Again here normally you get to enjoy the sound of a small waterfall but the river was high and flowing quickly. 

On my way back I spotted these amazing Fungi growing on a tree stump. 

I just loved the incredible soft texture of the buds coming out for spring.  There is one thing guaranteed with nature, the glorious new shots of new life in spring. 

Finally when almost back at the car I spotted this door, now isn't it just brilliant! 

Slimbridge and a new camera part 1

I have been very lucky in being able to buy myself a new DLSR camera.

Taking shots on a phone is ok but such a difference to a "proper" camera.

I have invested in a Nikon D5600  I bought it from Cotswold Camera's who provided a great price and customer service.  I have two lenses a 18-55 for portraits and landscape and then a 70-300 for wildlife.

For those who have followed my blog for a while will know my love of WWT Slimbridge. I am so lucky as it is only 30 minutes drive from home. It is a place you can immerse yourself in wildlife. 

Having a DSLR Camera meant I could capture details of the wildfowl that I just could not capture on my phone. 

I think pigeons are under rated, their colouring is just beautiful and I love how it is all puffed up to keep warm in the chilly weather. 

I love looking more closely at the details. 

This picture I love it is just the ripples on the choppy lake. 

Spent time just st watching the birds, drinking coffee and a few stitches on my current project. 

I hope you enjoy my image's I would love to have feedback. 

Stripes Are Us Socks new pattern release

So a few months back I cast on and designed a new sock pattern.

The pattern is knitted from toe up with a heel flap construction.  It has a lovely textured stitch pattern that keeps you interested, but at the same time not being too complicated.

I love to take my knitting out with me and these socks have had a journey that I wanted to share with you as to where they where knitted. 

If you would like to buy the digital download pattern then head over to either Ravelry, Love Crafts or my Etsy shop where you can purchase the pattern and make your own lovely pair of hand knit socks.

National Botanical Gardens of Wales

The Gower, South Wales

Rhosili, South Gower, South Wales