Wednesday, 5 February 2014

Rainy days

What a miserable day. The rain poured and poured. The only way to spend it is in doors, all cosy.
I just want to say that my heart goes out to those across the UK who are experiencing severe flooding ♥

I had the day to myself,  so I did a bit more felting practice. Any one would think I have a cleaner, erm no I don't,  I just do a quick tidy n hope that will do!! 

Here they are . . .
Toadstool and mousey &
Dandelion clock

I am quite pleased with these, especially with the fact that I sold the toadstool one already today. 

Tuesday, 4 February 2014

Flat felting

Hi all.

Just a quick post to show you my first attempt at flat needle felting. I know it's not perfect, but what does practice make? 

I cheated a little and used a wool mix felt sheet to practice my design on.

I chose flowers because I feel they are always a good starting point in any craft. I would love to do landscape scenery eventually.  There are some very talented people out there and I have seen some amazing pieces of 

I am now addicted. Oh no . . .

I have also made some 3D felted items, which I will show you soon.

Sunday, 2 February 2014

Patience quilt dusted off.

Due to the new arrival of a cosy rug in our house.  I dug out my first ever patchwork quilt I made.

It's a bit dodgy in places, but it looks pretty good from a distance!!

I have had to do some running repairs on it. It's good as new(ish)!!!

Hopefully it will last a few more years.

Kel ★

Saturday, 1 February 2014

Toasting my feet in Ludlow

Hello

This is my birthday weekend!! Whoop whoop. 

* Does anybody else do that? 
* Am I getting a bit old to be dedicating a whole weekend to your birthday? 
* How long will I get away with it?

Anyway, my friend offered to have the kids, so we decided to take a trip to lovely Ludlow. I have only travelled through it with work. 


The weather was so wet and cold when we arrived we headed straight to a pub and had lunch. 
Luckily the pub wasn't busy and we managed to get next to the fire . . . bonus. 
My boots had been leaking the horrible wet rain in, so sneakily I took them off n toasted my wet feet by the fire!!!



Then lunch, mmmmm pub grub!!





Rain rain go away, I want to look that these beautiful period buildings without wet eyes!







The remains of Ludlow castle. The rain stopped for a few minutes and the sun looks amazing shining on the entrance of the castle entrance. Almost saying, come in, come in, it is meant to be. Unfortuntaley, we were limited on time so we didn't go inside today, but we will return with the little people on a drier day.



Who goes to Ludlow and buys a beautiful persian rug? Yes, me. 
It was sooooo expensive, I feel so sick thinking about it, but we did get a good deal (hopefully) and it looks so beautiful on my bare floor boards. it will be apart of our home forever. 



Another treat when I got home, the latest issue of Simply crochet was in my porch. I love this button that came with it . I can't wait to read it eeekkkkk. Excited!




This isn't a great picture but this a pressie off my two sweet peas for my birthday. A sweet cotton tunic.I love the fabric print, it reminds me of a Liberty print. All we need now is the sun . . . 



Wednesday, 29 January 2014

Winter warmers

Hiya

I finished my Granny square scarf n wrist warmers on sunday.
I ♥ them so much. They are so cosy n bright. They compliment the trim on my winter coat so well. 

I have had at least one compliment on them everyday,  I burst with happiness when someone notices my home madeness!!!

Now for some not so great news. Today i dislocated my right shoulder. I have had this ongoing issue since very small. But I can't remember the last time it dislocated fully.
Luckily, it popped back in after a few seconds. I was driving at the time, glad the road was quiet. I turning right on a round about. It's so painful and i've been advised to rest it  for a while . . . So no heavy lifting or straining it, wonder if I can get away with crochet?? Maybe try tomorrow!

I was out buying replacement sanding sheets to finish off sanding my dining table. Typical, I start something n cant finish it!!! See the pattern again!!

Chin up n all that. I can't sit still, how will I cope!?

Kel★

Tuesday, 21 January 2014

A little bit chuffed

Here is the next door plaque I made for a friend. It just needs some ribbon for hanging. I'm sure she will love it as much as I do.

Kel
Xxx 

Door plaque

For a while now I have wanted something for my little boys bedroom door. 
I have been thinking of buying a hand painted door plaque but always thought I could give it a go myself.

Well here it is. I am not an artist by any stretch.  I grabbed some images from his books and fabrics in his room and drew them on and used acrylic paints for colour.

I don't think it looks too shabby for my first attempt.

I then got a little bit obsessed and made one for my friend!!!

Kel
Xxx