FNWF

I had big plans for Friday Night With Friends it was the first time I had taken part in Cheryll's get together.

I did get some sewing done but not as much as I was hoping, as I had some unexpected visitors. At least they didn't stay too long. 

I finished one of my Swap items and did quite a bit more of my Winter Cross Stitch by Waxing Moon.

I haven't got too much left to do so I will hopefully get it finished by the end of the Bank Holiday.

I hope you all had a productive Friday.

Hugs Melanie xxx

Friday Night With Friends

I'm joining in with Friday Night With Friends. Why not pop over to Cheryll's blog join us all.

Hugs Melanie

Canvas Notice Board

I hope you have all had a good week.

I had a canvas print that I was going to throw out, but then I thought why not turn it into a notice board for my Craft Room. I've decided to use it to display the cards I have received from my lovely friends in Blogland! 

I wadded it and then sewed the buttons into place. I love the finished effect.

I made some yummy Lemon Drizzle Cake but that didn't last very long, it was very nice though.

As promised here are some of my favourite photos that I took at the show on Saturday.

I loved this washing line quilt the work was exquisite

The embroidery on this quilt was amazing!

Teatime Pincushions

I hope you all enjoy your Mayday weekend . 

Hugs Melanie xxx

A Great Day

I hope everyone has had a productive week. 

I have been rushing about for the last couple of weeks but today I got some me time. So it was off to the British Quilt and Stitch Village 2013 at Uttoxeter Racecourse. It is on for three days and me and my friend Sharron went today.

Sharron striking a pose!

We both had a really good time and when we got home we collapsed with a cuppa and some bickies.

I will try and post some photos of the quilts later on it the week .

Here is my small haul that returned home with me.

Have a good weekend.

Hugs Melanie xxx

                   

                       

                       

                      

Holiday

Easter Holiday on the Yorkshire Coast

We had a lovely time at Honeysuckle Farm near Hornsea. Lily was a bit nervous about feeding the animals at first but soon got over her fear. The scraggy goose in the photos took a dislike to me and hissed   at me and chased me down the field. It looks like butter wouldn't melt but it was so aggressive.

These were taken at Flamborough Head it was a lovely day. Lily hadn't been feeling too well but she really enjoyed the walk.

  

Flamborough Head Lighthouse

 

Alan and Lily on Bridlington Beach

I really liked the scrabble tea towel and all the other bits and bobs that Kimberley sent me in her parcel . 

I'm going to use the spotty mug in my sewing room with the heart coasters. Thank you Kimberley.

The beautiful basket that Mellie made for me in the Nautical Swap. It has pockets around the inside andwas filled with sewing bits. I love the anchor charms she has used around the edge. Thanks Mellie.

A Couple of Swaps

I know it has been quite a while since I last posted , but I have been away on holiday. 

Before I went away I had two swaps to post out: 

Nautical Swap  by House of Pinheiro.  

I Was partnered with Mellie from Mellies Workroom  

I made her a Beach Hut Table Topper / Wall Hanging and sent a Wooden Heart with an anchor on it.

The other swap was a Kitchen Swap By Kimberley at Creative Chaos. 

I was partnered with Kimberley the handmade item I made was an Oven Mitt, I also sent some Cow corn holders which I love and she nearly didn't get, a tea towel and some Thorntons Continental Chocolates.

I will post the photos of the gifts they sent as soon as I get chance to take them. 

I have mountains of washing to do now I am back from Holiday! So I had better set to it :(

Hugs Melanie xxx