Back in Episode 1 I looked at how crafting can affect your mental health, in this episode I look at how your mental health can affect your crafting along with my gratitude project.

I this musing from Chez bee I look at my pattern hoarding issues and the issue of copyright for patterns. If you are interested in learning more about Ann Buck, who is mentioned in the podcast, then you can read more about her here.

As a crafter, we've all been asked to give our time, money and creations at some point.  In this week's podcast, I muse on how and why we do this. If you are interested in micro giving then why not check out Lend with Care.

In this podcast I muse on the need for craft and the inspirations that I have for making. If you wish to read my blog on Adult Education in the UK and why it was more than just learning to make lace, then follow this link to my blog - The Lace Notes.

Prickings are the patterns that bobbin lacemakers use to make lace.  These little holes guide us as to where to place our pins.  Back in November, 2022, I mused about this in my blog.  In this podcast, I look at prickings in more detail. For more on the images that I talk about in the podcast, hop over to my blog.

In this second podcast from Chez Bee, I look at the pros and cons of the rise of TV craft shows. If you are interested in the things that I've talked about then you may like to find out more through these links: Artisans Canal Crafty Arts from nb Pea GreenThe Makers Directory of Heritage Crafts Research Heritage Crafts Association – Red ListDownload the red listRise of the Bro-Sew – Brother Sewing Machine Survey 2021  Resources King Cole 9105 Dinosaur knitting pattern

In a world where our minds are racing, creating because we can, it is possible to find some small still place.  Find out more by listening to this episode.