I am ashamed to see that it has been very nearly 12 months since I updated this blog. And I hold my hands up and admit that during this time I have not delved into the Nelder family history either.

I am so torn, trying to decide which way I should spend my time. Over the last year I have been making handmade Aprons and Placemats and trying to sell them at local Craft and Gift Fairs. I love the sewing and I love it even more when I sell something I have made. But I realise that I am also fascinated by family history, and in fact any kind of history.

My ultimate goal has always been, to research this family history and then write and publish a book about it. Wouldn't it be nice if I could use my sewing projects to fund my Geneaology research. That would be a perfect world!

I have an online shop where I sell the things I have made and a few other things aswell. please check it out and tell me what you think. Should I carry on making thing or concentrate on the Family history? Or perhaps I should try harder to do both.

Please look at my handmade items at www.moorstitches.co.uk

We have one week left of school holidays enough time to get out and do some more research.