patterns......

everywhere....

I'm not sure I could ever be a minimalist.. although I think the 3 males I share the house with probably wish I could :)

 

 there is just something really lovely about patterns...

and when you can't make your mind up you can choose them all....no rules

 you can find them in old books...new books.......

or fabric

what's making you smile today?

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new year..new look...

.......all change over here again, I have been doodling this girl for a while now, I called her petal because it's such a lovely word....

wise old owl

 

 

and cheeky lion :)

I hear that snow is on its way so am picking up the hook in readiness to finish off another blanket :)

Have a lovely weekend 

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little pics available here

new offerings.........

 .....after sewing away for a few weeks, a new batch of messenger bags are finally finished and in the shop

 

and some new styles and ideas I have been working on are finally coming together.....

 

the sun is out today and I'm looking forward to my little walk with Arnie later without feeling the need for High Vis waterproof clothing, umbrella, wellies and dog coat :)

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a bit of kitsch.........

to brighten up a dull day :).......this was Mr H's birthday cake, I let the boys loose in my box of cake decorations and this is what they came up with :)...the giant smarties make the cake and gnomes look tiny :)

Christmas seems an age away now and I'm looking forward to spring and a bit of sunshine...in the meantime I have been brightening up the days by finishing off this granny square blanket....

as usual no planning.....just grab some nice colours and away I go..

I have picked up some lovely bright fabrics for some new bags....

and have been working away in the 'workshed' sewing and chopping and wishing I hadn't just worn my socks (no shoes) when the rain starts lashing and I realise my feet are going to get very wet walking back to the house :)

I have got lots of makes to share and am working on re-stocking the shop this week so hopefully will have some fuller shelves by the end of the week :)

Have a happy week 

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I'm itching.............

..........to get stitching :)

Happy Holidays.....hope you are having a good break, having time off to spend with family is a real treat and I have resisted the temptation to sneak off and do some making but I am so looking forward to getting on with some sewing and making a start on some new projects...I have watched 'Singing in the Rain' 4 times and eaten more chocolate than Willy Wonka....and a new year is fast approaching....

heres to a very Happy 2012, to lots more making, sewing, crafting, chatting and laughing :)

...... thankyou for the kind messages about my little shed feature in mollie makes....I am most chuffed :)

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ps I have a sale in my shop, to make room for new listings I am giving 15% discount ....type in SAVE15 at the checkout for 15% off your order x x x x

derek's dreamin' of a white christmas.......

 

well....the big day is looming and despite attempts to be a very organised elf this year, a few things are still to be done...but no worries, only I will notice if they're not ready in time :)

the trees are up and the house is feeling festive.....

....a little dusting of snow helped with that this morning,

Derek has gone white for christmas...I couldn't help it... I was painting the table and looked up...suddenly I was attacking his antlers and there was no going back :) I think he suits it.... 

so....we are looking forward to some family time, relaxing, catching up with friends, drinking snowballs....might even be able to sneak off to the shed for a bit of calm and some crafting. I have been drawing a lot lately and I'm hoping to combine that with my love of illustration, I have a lovely little stash of fabrics ready to be turned into new bags,cushions and bundles :) so I'm looking forward to a busy 2012 :)

that just leaves me to wish you a very...

 and a wonderful...happy new year.....hope you get all you wish for :)

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