Made by me!

Sorry I have been AWOL again, but work is taking up so much time and I have had to pack up all of my sewing stuff whilst the building work is going on. Only another 6 weeks and it should all be finished!

I found some pictures of things i made a few months ago to share with you

I have started a new sewing projest that is hand sewn due to the fact my machine is hidden away, so i will share that with you another time

TTFN

MM xx

Introducing Roger and other Australian delights!

Well I am back in the UK now and suffering with the dreaded jet lag - hence a blog post at 3am!

I managed to take a few hours off from my work schedule and got to do some exploring in Oz. I had a hire car for a day so went in search of Kangaroos. After a bit of investigation the helpful lady at the local tourist info place suggested a trip out to Pebbly Beach. So I packed my picnic and set off.

After a great drive along the coast and down a very long dirt path I found myself this fantastic beach. Can you believe I was the only person on it!

After my picnic I went for a wander in search of the Roos, looks like they were on a family outing to the beach as well.

Now at this point I came across a man who reliably informed me that this kangaroo was called Roger. He was obviously used to tourists and came really close to me - I even got to stroke him (the Kangaroo not the Ozzie guy!) I had a chat with Roger and he was very interested in relocating to the UK and we made plans for him to meet me at the airport, and I had a nice new home arranged for him, but alas I think he got cold feet as he stood me up!

This is Mrs Roger and I think she was the reason he decided against the UK - can you see the babies feet sticking out of her pouch?
Another relative, again with a full pouch

It was amazing to get so close to them, but I would hate to upset them as they can do lots of damage, with those powerful feet and huge tail.

I also got some time out in Sydney so here are the Bridge and Opera house - the 2 most famous sites, taken from the ferry to Manley.

Off to try and get some more sleep now!

MM xx

AWOL - Australia is calling

Sorry I have been absent with out leave but it has been a busy month with lots of building work going on at the house

I have also had the chance to start riding again with the lovely Mr Bart

We have now got 4 chickens - Mable, Florrie, Dotty and Sybil
and I have only managed a little bit of crafting as my sewing room has had to be packed up to make way for the building work
Work has also taken me to Australia so I am typing this from a hotel in Sydney :-) - I have a few hours off later today so am going to try and find some fabric shops or OP shops :-)

TTFN

MM xx

Australian polka dot swap

When the postman arrived with this package today I nearly ripped his hand off, mind you I had to fight the dog as well as he always gives her a biscuit and she rushes around like a mad thing!

I could see the customs declaration so guessed it was my swap from Shabby Raggy Roses
Oh just look at all of these lovelies...............

A fantastic quilted drawstring bag, in such pretty fabrics combining spots and flowers

A sweet dotty handbag shaped notebook

Some wonderful polka dot fabric, and roses and spots, what a fab combination, and i have a real love of green at the moment

A very clever doorstop - i just adore the fabric this is made from, and a sweet bookmark

I filled the doorstop with corn that my brother grew on the farm last year and here it is in action!

Jenelle, thank you so much I just adore it all

MM xx

Stripes and Spots swap

I received a fantastic swap from Kbarty recently - It was from the Shabby Chic Cafe and the theme was stripes and spots.

Now Kbarty is new to this swapping lark and I know she was nervous about her first swap, but she had absolutely nothing to worry about! - look at this lovely box all tied up with spotty ribbon. I was so happy to open it and find so many lovely crocheted goodies - I have tried to learn to crochet this year and have not managed to get past a chain, and both the dog and the husband are fed up with me swearing and launching wool and hook across the room in frustration!!

As well as all the crochet lovelies I got some scrummy Sarah Smith cloths, and the box itself was a mass of lovely stripes

look how clever this crochet heart is - spots one side

and stripes on the other :-)

This lovely spotty mug has already found a new home with some of my other blue china - it was full of stripey humbugs that lasted all of 10 minutes!

and the bunting was the PERFECT colour match to my china, and has pride of place on the dresser.

Look how well the post holder matches the cooker.....

I am delighted with all of my swap goodies, thank you so much Kbarty, you are very talented.

I sent of my parcel to Little Gem and she has blogged about it here Here are the handmade goddies I sent.

A felt wrist cuff - I am thinking of making a few of these for Folky/Esty, what do you think?

I recieved a lovely blog award from Shabby Raggy Roses, we are partners for the polka dot swap and it has been fun to do a swap to send to Australia.

Now I have recently tagged lots of you, so if you would like this award please consider it yours.

TTFN

MM xx

Ric Rac love...........

Had a great haul of trimmings at the bootsale today.

Vintage Ric Rac, new Ric Rak, jumbo Ric Rak, narrow Ric Rac, and some ribbon, binding and thread thrown in for good luck!........

Reds, whites and yellows

Pinks........

Greens.......

Blues...........

and I paid £20 for the lot :-)

TTFN

MM xx

completed cushion!

Yesterday I finished this applique cushion. The idea came from here

I have combined hand and machine embroidery, and I love the result.

looks great on the bed

Not sure if it looks right on this sofa, but I love the sofa, I got it a couple of month's ago from a antique fair, not a real bargain but i haggled lots for it, and got it delivered!

The covering is all hand stitched - it must have taken months




It will take pride of place in our new bedroom, but for now it is sitting at the end of our bed.

I am off to London tomorrow to visit my dentist and then I am meeting some special people for lunch :-)

TTFN

MM xx