The blooming season of Peonies is breathtakingly beautiful, and every year, I eagerly anticipate seeing them again and enjoying their fresh blooms in my garden and home. Unfortunately, the season is quite short, so to address this, I have designed a pattern that allows us to enjoy peonies all year long. The finished design is included in the Peony Cottage Garden Collection. To see the whole collection click the link below. Country Garden with Finches Design Inspiration You ca

Summer is heating up, and the swans are proudly displaying their new cygnets as they swim among the jewel-like river blossoms floating on the water's surface. The Ranunculus Crow's foot plant remains submerged underwater for the majority of the year, supporting and harmonising the river's wildlife. This pattern design mirrors the river's flow, offering calm and relaxation, while also highlighting the charm of the small flowers. The finished design is included in the Little Ri

The elegant forms of the Japanese Anemone, with its green leaves and pink petals, signal the arrival of summer. The entire plant features a remarkable structure with its elongated stalks and delicate buds and blossoms. The Melodies pattern design incorporates all these wonderful details, crafted to deliver this beauty directly to you. The finished design is included in the Japanese Anemone Collection. Melodies Pattern Design You can buy this pattern and others from the collec

The incredible fragrance of the Philadelphus flowering shrub is so beautiful. Suddenly the air will be filled with a sweet citrusy perfume in late Spring. This pattern was inspired by the breathtaking plant, with each flower illustrated in digital watercolors to add depth and detail to the design. The finished design is included in the Philadelphus Collection. The Fragrant Mock Orange Pattern Design You can buy this pattern and others from the collection on fabric, homeware

Spring in the UK brings a welcome burst of colour after the long, grey winter months. Among the first signs of the changing season are early spring flowers, many of which display striking purple and yellow shades. These colours not only brighten gardens and wild spaces but also play important roles in the plants’ survival and reproduction. Let's look at some of the most common early spring flowers in the UK. Common Early Spring Flowers in the UK Early spring flowers are those

Use foraged sticks to make a hoop as a base or a winer wreath decoration

Part 1 of "Let's make a budget flower decoration," mostly for free. This is all about what to collect and prepare before we start. Dried flower hanging rack is nearly full We will need to gather a few things for our dried flower decoration before we start making it in November. Some of the things we need will be free to forage, and others we will need to buy; both will need a little drying time. Supermarket flowers - darker flowers like roses and asters dry really well. I wou

Home made fruit muffins to which you can add a variety of different fruit and chocolate combinations. I've used raspberries, blueberries,...

Learn about the wildflower Wood Anemone

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With all of the daffodils inspiration and goodness, it turns out that our simple beauty has some hidden secrets

Some simple templates for you to download and use for your own craft projects

You can now design your own T Shirt and have it printed bespoke for you - all eco friendly and printed on the Isle of Wight UK

L.M. Montgomery was so right to love Octobers. Have a read of the delights I have found this year and what is new here at Finches Lane

A catch up with the Finches Lane news in Autumn 2024 - check out new designs and a design your own idea.

A catch up with the Finches Lane news in Autumn 2024 - check out new designs and a design your own idea.

The Agapanthus flower is such a diva in the cottage garden border as she is a little temperamental to grow. If the winter in cold or wet she fades away and refuses to grow again the next spring. She can also decide to change colour especially if you are growing from seeds. The flower could decide from deep indigo to pale white, pastel pinks to light purples depending on what her parents or grandparents were. To pant her and to place her so d elicately into a pattern design w

The Chalk river close to where I grew up always inspires me. I have a deep appreciation for the plants and animals that live there.