1. I open the curtains and the cat is bathed in sunlight.

1b. A beautiful thing wrestles my laptop for attention while I write up my beautiful things.

1c. Tilda wants to come into my craft space with me. It, and the room beyond, are usually shut off from the rest of the house and I suspect she wants to enjoy the rare chance to explore but she stays with me, purring and keeping an eye on what I’m doing.

2. I like the stories behind small companies and this one is a good one: the world has changed around them but four passionate generations still work together on their business’ next evolutionary step.

3. The stitches are slightly uneven but somehow that adds to the effect.