Time flies and a thoughtful gift

Is it just me, or is time moving at a ridiculous rate at the moment?!

I worked on Saturday and yesterday was such a grotty day weather wise that I didn't leave the house. So what did I get done? Well, ehrm...good question! Very little - no craft, no baking, no watching Dave on Strictly - I did manage to devote a couple of hours to organising our next fair as I'd sort of let things slip a little! Oh, and I did read some of my book but that's about it!

Talking about reading and books, I must share with you this gorgeous bookmark made (and designed) especially for me by Chrissie. It's such a thoughtful gift - Chrissie knows I love crochet but can't crochet myself, and chose my favourite colour for the design. I am in awe of those teeny tiny and neat crochet stitches - thank you Chrissie.

 

 

 
The bookmark is right up there with my favourite, made for me by Youngest Boy several years ago - can you read what it says? "It's lovely to get away from the children to read my book" Aaah!


For those of you that can crochet, Chrissie has generously shared the pattern here.

 

I do think a pretty bookmark deserves a pretty book which is why I chose to photograph it in Lucy Worsley's fabulous book (we are big Lucy fans here in the Bramble household, we went to a talk she gave at our local theatre a few weeks ago and she is an excellent speaker - very entertaining) rather than the novel I'm currently reading!

 

Thanks for visiting

xXx

Crochet for Beginners

Yesterday I spent a happy three hours here at a Crochet for Beginners class. I had heard many lovely things about this shop, but it was actually my first visit (but definitely not my last!).

Myself, my friend Marion and three others learn't the basics of crochet with Sarah. I can't show you anything I did because it was all just practice and I've unravelled it. However, I think after five or more years of trying I've finally got it!!

The shop is beautiful, truly inspirational and the owner, Caroline is happy for me to share with you some pictures I took.

The next images were taken through the window so please excuse the reflections!

I want to make a knitted tea cosy like this and...

a knitted hanging basket - I'm in love !

Take a look at the website for more inspiration.

I'm off to practice!

Thanks for visiting, I hope you all had a great weekend.

xXx

Meet and Make - this week

Ruby and Kay

Ruby has been inspired by Kay's beautiful Polymer clay beads. Here, she is getting a masterclass from Kay.

Jane

is crocheting a blanket. I'm so impressed that she chose her outfit to match her project!!!

Karin and Helen

seem to be having a SERIOUS chat! Unusual for Helen who is usually very jolly  (had to Ssshhh her today, she was having far too much fun!!!) Karin joined us for the first time today, she is crocheting.Look forward to seeing you again Karin.

Kerry

gets the prize for the most determined to finish a project this week. She has been handsewing her fabric egg for several weeks now (only at the M & M sessions though, I think). It's the first of five. Good Luck with the other four! Kerry has also started this cushion cover.

 Aren't the fabrics gorgeous? I love the colour combination.

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 Trish emailed me a picture of her latest project.She has been re covering some chair seats. They look really great, some of the fabric is an offcut very kindly given to us by Elliott's Upholstery in Broadwater. We get regular supplies organised by Merry. Thank you Mr Elliot and Merry.

I took my copy of Homespun Style by Selina Lake in and everyone loved it. Three members are having to buy themselves a copy they loved it so much!

Hello to Dee, Jess and a lady called Valerie who joined us for a while. Valerie just happened to be in the library and hopes to come and attend a session soon. And also to the M & M members who couldn't make it to the session today.

Thanks go to Jane who spoiled us today with scones, clotted cream and jam.

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Meet and Make - this week

At Meet and make this (last!) week

Kerry

who also attended the class at The Craft Barn

 finished her terrace of houses. I wish I'd got a

better photo.

Ruby

is knitting hats for The Worthing Cats Welfare Trust to

sell for funds.

Jane from Camilla's Crafts

is making pincushions to sell

Trish

is continuing to sew her needlecase

Dee and Debbie

Dee has been making peg dolls and Debbie is

crocheting. In the backgrould is Lucy who

keeps everyone supplied with tea and coffee

Helen

has been rubber stamping.

I took such an awful photo of Julie that I am certain she wouldn't want me to show it!

She was papercrafting this week.

(I'm a little late posting this)

All the best X