Nachi Falls facts! 1. The tallest waterfall in Japan is the stunning 133 meter high Nachi no Taki (Nachi Falls), and next to it the Nachi Taisha Grand Shrine (the beautiful orangey red Pagoda). 2. Early each morning the Shinto priest make offerings to the waterfall in a ritual. 3. In 1918, a mound wasContinue reading “Advent Day 7…. Nachi Falls, Japan”
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Advent Day 5…. St. Basil’s Cathedral, Russia
St Basil’s Cathedral facts 1. Ivan Vasilyevich, the first Tsar of Russia, ordered the construction of the cathedral in 1555. 2. Today, Saint Basil’s Cathedral is recognized for its vibrant palette. This was however not its original colour; the beautiful colours were added about 200 years after the building was completed. Originally the cathedral wasContinue reading “Advent Day 5…. St. Basil’s Cathedral, Russia”
Pack your bags, ADVENTures afoot!
IT’S TOMORROW!!! This is yours boarding call for…. I cant believe that we are just about to start the adventure in yarn that I started to plan back in January. What a year it has been for hook and cwtch!! I want to quickly say thank you all for this year, h&c has grown soContinue reading “Pack your bags, ADVENTures afoot!”
The Great Yarn ADVENTure planning…
Well who would have thought I’d be planning a Christmas project in January?! It’s far too soon (I’ve even started buying presents… Step too far?!?) Last year I had a hand dyed advent calendar from hedgehog fibres and I had the best time opening up a brand new squishy awesomeness everyday! I had delight inContinue reading “The Great Yarn ADVENTure planning…”
Popping up to Crewe for a pop up
I sat down on the train at a table, opposite three young girls on their way to Manchester for a night out. The opening of their tinned cocktails and loud chat about boys filling my mind, taking it off a fairly nerve racking but exciting weekend ahead. I was off to the Crochet Sanctuary, theContinue reading “Popping up to Crewe for a pop up”
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