I’m delighted to have gained a few more followers so here is a little introduction for those who don’t know me. My name is Charlotte and for the last 21 years I have worked as a doctor in the NHS. Last year I decided to take a career break to try and rebalance a little and to honour my creativity more. It tends to bubble away unbidden and it is hard to ignore it, or only half heartedly use it and work one’s socks off at the same time. I wanted to live life as simply as I could and to slow down. I am grateful to my husband @drmatthewjenner who continues to work his socks off in the NHS, and thrives on it. Indeed, we must acknowledge that my slowing down makes his working hard a little easier too. ❤️ I love this photo because it shows me doing what I love, no make up on, hair a mess, bit of a sweat on, harvesting potatoes! Sadly my vegetable patch has been rested this year due to expansion plans but next year those potatoes should be back in the ground. I love Matt and my three children, my dog Pippa, my extended family and friends ❤️ and making all the things. Knitting, sewing, weaving, mending clothes, drawing, painting, reading, growing, doing yoga very badly since I was 18 😂. I’m also the main woman behind A Nest of Gentle Makers. Creative retreats, giving you time and space to feed your creativity. My aim is for ANOGM to be a diverse, inclusive, safe community of people who love making. It’s a work in progress. Thanks for reading. There’s much more along these lines at www.anestofgentlemakers.co.uk link in bio. #anestofgentlemakers #anestofgentlemakersretreat #making #weaving #growing #sewing #artretreat #makingdo #slowingdown #slowstitching
