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…
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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!
Devon Part 2?
View towards Exeter Cathedral for the Royal Clarence Hotel, originally uploaded by Jennifer Young. Well I can’t believe it’s been 2 weeks since I last posted and the only news I have is that we spent another weekend in Exeter.This time it was for a surprise meal for a family member. The weather was beautiful…
Wedding plans
We are spending a couple of sunny days in Devon visiting some family. We haven’t spent too much time talking about our wedding although I have been showing off my lovely ring. However, my three year old neice is very excited and has it all planned for us. She said “Auntie Jenny and Uncle Robin…
Aunty Cookie 'In The Garden' goodness
In The Garden fabric panel, originally uploaded by Jennifer Young. How could I resist this lovely fabric panel in Aunty Cookie’s etsy shop? While I was browsing I also picked up some lovely Chatterbox Cookies red linen trim and patches for applique. They look so good I’m almost afraid to use them.
New inspiration
I received some lovely late birthday presents yesterday. The quilt books had been on my Amazon wishlist for a while. I joined round 3 of the doll quilt swap and am looking for inspiration. I can’t wait to make something from the softies kit, the pattern cards are so beautifully put together. I love the…