A New Bag and Other Bits and Bobs....

I thought that I had not been very busy this week but whenever I looked at the photographs I had taken, I thought well maybe I didn't do too bad.

The first thing I sewed was a new pattern for a bag. I used some of the lovely lilac fabric by Jennifer Paginelli for the bag with a pale pink lining. However, there is a slight problem with it - I didn't have the right interfacing for my fabric it was much too heavy and stiff. This has resulted in, what I can only describe as, a crunchy bag lol. I have now bought some of the correct weight and I think I will try it again as I quite like the shape. I like bags for real women, who like me carry everything they will need and much more, including the kitchen sink!



This is maybe a little premature in the year, but it is a lovely !little soft case for your sunglasses. Did you notice the quirky position of the button? Maybe not so quirky I just didn't pay attention to where I was starting to sew the button hole but I think I will stick with calling it quirky rather than a mistake.



This is a little felt pen roll that I made for my nephew's birthday, who will be 8 on Saturday. Do you think the fabric is manly enough? I know its not too cool to have your Auntie make you something for your 8th birthday but I hope this passes the coolness test.



PS did you ntoice that these were all photographed outside - surely this means that Spring is on its way, fingers crossed.

PPS I haven't forgotten about the giveaway - I'm still thinking about what to make.

Love Hearts

First of all I would like to say thank you for your kind messages of 'Get Well'. I am feeling so much better so once again thank you.

I think that we seem to be the only area in the UK not to have any snow this week. Sure we have had frost and some sleet and freezing temperatures but the snow seems to have stopped about 10 miles from here. I like the snow but only whenever I can have fun in it, watch it from the fireside with a lovely hot cup of tea, I don't like to drive in it.


Well, last post I said I had some good news, and I do! Firstly I got my sewing machine back, and with being ill last week I didn't even plug it in! I plan to make up for that this week. My machine is pretty basic with no bells or whistles but we understand each other (most of the time) and I hope we have many more years together sewing (basically because I cant afford to replace her just yet!).



The other piece of good news is that I won a giveaway last week yippee! They are the most stunning pair of handcrafted sliver heart earrings. They are gorgeous and I can't wait to wear them. They were kindly given away Joanne Tinley of Daisychain Jewellery Aren't they exquisite? I love silver jewellery so these are just perfect for me. I had a look around her online store and she has jewellery that you know you just have to have, go and have a look you wont be dissapointed. Thank you so much Joanne for your genorosity and wow I love your jewellery.

These earrings made me think about having a giveaway of my own, but I will think about it a little more and let you know what I decide.

Under the Weather........

Just a quick post to say that I have succumbed to the dreaded sneezing, headache, sore throat, aching muscles etc. I did have the flu injection, so I hope it wont last too long!

I will be back posting soon and with some rather good news, see you then.