I completed my third block this evening. I used much simpler colours from my stash, which means I am much happier with the finished result. I only had to unpick two sides!
Author: jenny
New toys
Today I was lucky enough to receive three gifts. The first was a new laptop, a lovely MacBook Pro (to replace my old PowerBook). Then a Nikon D70 (as my boyfriend treated himself to a newer model). Finally a wonderful swap package arrived containing a handmade Easter ornament and some lovely pieces of fabric. I…
Four Corner Press quilt block
I joined the Dear Baby Jane project and here is my first effort. I have also ordered the book, so I’ll plenty to inspire me along the way. I’m off to Manchester with work today so I’ve packed some fabrics to sew into hexagons on the train. There’s nothing like crafting on work time!
Finally – WIP!
Ever since our little boat holiday I have been working towards making my own quilt. I made my first quilt when I was 16, for my first serious boyfriend who was off to Uni. When we split up I didn’t think it was polite to ask for it back. Fast forward 14 years (oh I…
I’m back!
I’m back from a long weekend in Warwickshire where we hired a narrowboat from here and pottered around the canals of Rugby. We passed some really pretty places, such as the lit up Newbold Tunnel, Stretton Stop and even tried our hand at Hillmorton Locks. Of course we didn’t take any pictures of the really…
Frustration.
I made the mistake of looking through the flickr pool of the coaster swap I joined and I really wish I hadn’t! My carefully chosen fabrics suddenly seemed uninspired and dull. So I spent the last few days making these: log cabin coasters I had never tried making a log cabin patchwork before and enjoyed…
Valentine love
Handmade Valentine cards I made but never had time to send: Handmade robin I made and did have time to send: Happy Valentines Day!
Coaster swap – finished
I finished my coasters for the coaster swap hosted by Amy over the weekend. They are made from my favourite Cath Kidston fabrics naturally. They’ve also been through the wash as I forgot to pre-wash the fabric. I have used Cowboy Cream for the front and each coaster has a different fabric on the back….
daffodils
daffodils, originally uploaded by Jennifer Young. We spent the weekend working on the garden and planning what to do next. The weather was so beautiful and sunny, even warm. I hope it stays like this as we’ve booked a weekend on a narrow boat at the end of the month! Powered by Linky…