Forgetful Me

I had myself all organized on Saturday for the Local Oakwood Quilt Show. It was their first one so I wasn't sure what to expect.
But it was very good, they were well organized and the quilts were beautiful.
I had planned to take some photos to put on my blog, I made sure that I put my camera in full view on Friday so I would remember to pick it up.
Yes you know what is coming next I FORGOT it so no pictures!

I did buy a really cute patchwork bag which I thought I might use it as a new make up bag I fell in love with it and at the bargin price of  £4  I couldn't say no.

On the way home I thought I would call in to the new T K Maxx store and I saw this gardening bag for £5.  I'm going to use it for carrying my quilting tools etc. Lots of etc....... in as my other one is far too small. 

What can I say two bargins in one day how lucky am I.

Friends With Benefits Swap

Kathy from Sew Happy House received her swap parcel that I mailed. So I can post the photos now. I really enjoyed making the cushion and choosing the other gifts. I'm glad she liked them.

These two photos I borrowed from Kathy's Blog. I didn't take any close-ups( I sometimes wonder about myself ! ) 

I picked these buttons up when I went for some fabric to Quiltessential . A beautiful quilt shop located in the historic Armstrong's Mill in the Derwent Valley. With a very helpful and knowledgeable owner Ann Mayner.

A new shop had opened opposite Arum Lilie Designs selling handmade pewter items, Georgian accessories and giftware. So I thought I must pop in to see what they sold and fell in love with these buttons straight away. I think I might have to return and buy some for myself.



  

Sewing Sunday

Good morning to everyone out there. I woke bright and early this morning 5.30 am and thought a whole day of sewing cant wait. It is 9.30 and I have already finished my first project of the day :).

'Jenny Henny' She is my Pincushion Swap at Clare's Craftroom

Next on the agenda is a Peg Bag for my sister Helen's Birthday tomorrow. She saw mine and said she would love one. As I'm filling her patio tubs with flowers for her present I need something to wrap,  the weather isn't ready for bedding plants yet as we are still having frosts. It still feels like winter here brrrr...

I'm going to try and update my blog later in the day so here goes. Off to find my rotary cutter it seams to be hiding . Sneaky thing.

2PM

The rotary cutter was found hiding under a pile of fabric. I wonder how it got there ?  Housework Fairy I think I don't know how else. Tee Hee . 

I got Helen's Peg Bag done, well I think it is finished I can't decide if I need to embellish it or not!

Well back to the sewing I still have at least 6 hours sewing time left mind you I suppose I ought to feed the family at some point. Shepherds pie I think. Going for the easy option today, roast tomorrow.

A Wonderful New Friend

I was paired with Kathy who hosted the Friends With Benefits swap.

I was so excited when Kathy's package arrived on Tuesday. I couldn't wait to open it, inside I found 'LUCY' my new doll, she was dressed in two of my favorite colours too, red and blue  :) There was also a pincushion with a beautiful cross-stitched Gum Flower on it. Thank you so much Kathy I really love them.x

I hope you like your gift package when it arrives Kathy.x

A Strange Week.

It was a very busy week last week and I didn't manage to post.
I started a new job at my daughters school, so it was a bit of a strange week with very little sewing done :( . It's over now so time to relax? Or maybe not.

I need a visit to the Quilt Shop to spur me on, so an early rise tomorrow. I did get all of my framed nine patch blocks finished for my quilt so not too bad I suppose. Photos to follow. (Camera issues grrrrrrrrr......)

I posted my gifts for the Friends With Benefits swap from Sew-Happy House, and am excited to see what other people have done. Also this week an envelope dropped onto my doormat from Sew-Happy House a giveaway prize from Hugs and Kisses. I can't wait to get started on making it .

A Busy Week Ahead

I have got a  UFO completed this week it was about time as it has been hanging about for over a year, along with many other UFO's . I am on a mission to get at least 2 more done this week.

Welcome Cushion

My quilt is coming along well too, here are a couple of the framed nine patch blocks from my Duck Duck Goose quilt. I am hoping to get all of the framed nine patch blocks finished this week  . So it looks like I am going to be busy. At least the girls are back to school and college tomorrow. Peace at last ..... Happy Quilting  x

Easter Is Here.

Happy Easter to everyone out there. This week I have been busy doing my house blocks, I started them a while ago so I thought I would try and get them finished over the next few weeks. I have got quite alot to do , along with finishing my swap gift. So I'm going to be busy I think!

With it being Easter and having lots of friends around I thought I would do some baking with Lily, we managed to make Frosted Carrot Cupcakes with Bunnies and Carrots, Lemon Drizzle Cupcakes with a lemon curd centre, Mini Chocolate cakes with Butterscotch topping and Chocolate Crispy Nest cakes one of Lily's own specialities. I think we may have done a few too many though five dozen, hope everyone is hungry.

I hope everyone has a fabulous Easter happy stitching.....