New Year Plans

New Year Plans

At the beginning of January I review the past year and identify what worked and what didn’t, what I need to build on and what new projects I want to concentrate on. I usually overestimate how much I can get done, so this year my focus is on streamlining and...
Merryn Christmas Gift Guide

Merryn Christmas Gift Guide

I’m delighted to be included in this year’s Merryn Christmas gift guide. This magazine-style guide contains an array of lovely products from small, independent businesses in the UK and Ireland. A great place to start on the Christmas shopping! My page...
Spring Makeover for the Dogs!

Spring Makeover for the Dogs!

At this time of year I go through my product collection, updating and adding new designs, and this year I felt the dogs were looking a bit dark and dowdy, so I’ve given them all a spring makeover with new jackets and the addition of little felt bandanas! Mitzi the...
My Sewing Space

My Sewing Space

I thought I’d show you my workspace, where all the puffins and other creations come to life.I move everything around now and then to make the space work better, and it’s always revitalising to have a “new” place to work. The latest revamp includes painted pegboard to...
Puffin Patchwork has a new name!

Puffin Patchwork has a new name!

  Don’t worry, there hasn’t been a takeover or anything. It’s still just me in the roles of designer, maker, accountant and tea lady, working at home here in Dingle, with some tech help from my partner and some lovable hindrance from the cats. I thought it was...