I’ve finally succeeded in making a little toadstool which stands on its own! Toadstool, originally uploaded by Jennifer Young. I can sleep happy tonight…
Month: May 2008
We did a lot of this…
We escaped to Brussels after work on Friday and have just returned after a lovely long weekend. The weather was beautiful so we are both sunburnt from spending three days out and about. We seemed to walk the length and breadth of Brussels and visited some wonderful churches and Art Nouveau buildings, as well as…
Further toadstool progress
When I got home from work this evening, on the advice of Amy, I scrambled around in the garden for small pieces of gravel. Then I had another attempt at making a toadstool that can stand on it’s own two feet (or stalk!). Sadly, although this one is lovingly embellished, it needs the support of…
Toadstool progress
When I saw a swap on LucyKate Crafts blog I just couldn’t resist (even though I swore I needed some time off from swaps during the Doll Quilt 3 Swap!). The swap is for a handmade toadstool, using her wonderful tutorial. My swap partner, Tiffany, requested vintage colour combinations so I’ve used a lovely thrifted…
Swap package received
Swap package received, originally uploaded by Jennifer Young. I received this beautiful quilt today made by the very talented Jen of Life’s A Quilt through the Doll Quilt Swap 3. This week I’ve got the whole week off and today went to Windsor to visit family. The weather was incredibly hot but we managed a…
Dear Baby Jane progress:C-3 Rayelle’s Fence
I’m making very slow progress with my Dear Baby Jane block. Tonight I completed C-3 Rayelle’s Fence which was fun. I used some Cath Kidston fabric, I get twitchy if I don’t use some occasionally!