Sewn Up Gifts

Back in February we determined to drive up to “The Lakes” when not many venture to perhaps the wettest place in England. But Dorothy and William Wordsworth ‘s home for a good while when they were perhaps at their most creative, has always been a must for us. Usually we have walked past on our way to the lake. In February it was our destination, and it did not disappoint.

As I am always drawn to things domestic, especially textiles and sewing in general, the cottage intrigued me. Quite dark and I imagine chilly in times where the only source of heat was an open hearth in the main living areas and probably damp too, the cottage sitting on the side of a beautiful hill!

Living here must have been a total occupation, everything hand made or carried out from cutting wood for a fire to pegging the rug on the floors, I do wonder how they had time for their writing walking and entertaining along with family life. I guess with no TV or other distractions life was less complicated and urgent.

I am afraid I must apologise for not taking a photograph of any daffodils, I will give the excuse that we were too early to see them “Fluttering and dancing in the breeze”.