Jojo had his first day of his art foundation course at The Royal Drawing School today. I wanted to send him with something special. A book of recipes of some of our family meals, with an emphasis on meals that are economical. The journal cover was made at #squamitmnorway, in a class by @loritimesfive. And with fabric gifted by @summerkiser and fabric and stamps designed by @kzstevens it was going to be good. It’s been a lovely process, writing down so many meals I’ve cooked for him and now he wants to cook. Lentil splat (don’t ask) bean curry, half coq au vin. Daddy’s stir fry and paella. Chocolate cake and melting moments. I’ve struggled a lot with low confidence with parenting and a feeling that everyone else is much better at creating a strong family identity. But making this little book for our eldest has actually showed me that we do have an identity and I was instrumental in building it. It was lovely to see the other two enjoying the secret process too. There’s even been talk today of what they will have in their books when they leave home. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ #squamitmnorway #handstitched #slowstitching #handmade #family #cooking
