Swap love!!

I'm still overwhelmed with work at my day to day job but the temptation of posting today was just too strong! The reason being for this fab little parcel that arrived the other day.


I have only recently started taking part in craft swaps mainly organised by fab people over on Flickr. My latest swap is fab - it's amazing how generous people are that you have never met before! I just love the strawberry fabric and can't wait to get some free time to come up with a little project for it! I just hope my swap partner likes her package when it arrives!

Still here!

It's been nearly a week since my last post but I wanted to say that I am still here (or over posting pics on Flickr) but life is a little hectic!!
I'm extremely busy with my day to day job and all craft has been put on a major hold :(
Hope to get back to things soon, but a short break is needed.
Catch up soon!

Fun new (old) book!

My mum recently picked this book up for me and how I giggled when I looked through the images!


It's an old, not vintage as it's about 1985, sewing and embroidery book. I've picked out a couple of fun photos.

Thought I might whip up some new outdoor weather gear!! The pattern looks fairly easy!


I like these cute guys, made from towelling fabric!


Free sewing project - this has probably been posted somewhere else but I've only just come across it! The wrist bag looks a nice, easy to use pattern.

Easter Weekend Project

I've had this little project in my mind for a while and started sketching ideas out over the holiday weekend.

The idea ~ A diary/organiser cover with several pockets and pouches.

The process was a sort of make it up as you go, but I'm really pleased with the outcome!
Sewing it all together at the end was a bit difficult due to using interfacing and a thin wadding to pad it out - so don't look to close at the edge stitching!


A bit of an overkill on photos for this post but here's a few the rest are on Flickr.

Look what flew over my house today!

Not sure if flew is the right word more drifted!?

It's been lovely weather here at the moment so have been spending more time gardening than crafting, although I have finished a couple of projects, but for today here are these pictures I managed to capture although ignore the dirty window!!

Have a lovely Easter weekend everyone!

Dots and Flowers

It's great to be organised!! All sorted after my last post but realised I need a few more files than originally purchased. It's also amazing what inspiration a little sorting brings. I found loads of cuttings and patterns that I had forgotten all about.

Here's my latest completed project...


A dots and flowers zippered pouch.


At one point late last night though was getting a bit frustrated with the zip and lining!!

Miss Organisation!

That was my title for the day - the plan to get organised and sort out all my magazine cuttings, pull out patterns and other bits and pieces I've collected and finally gather them in one place so it's easier to look through for ideas and inspiration. Off I went to the shops to get a large file and scrapbook. I had the idea of just buying a cheap plain one and decorating it, but then I came across this one and just couldn't resist!!


1. I liked the colours
2. It wasn't too expensive
3. I just fell in love with the design!! Fabric and stitching - how cute!!


I also picked up these clips for a memo board type project I've had in my mind but couldn't find them big enough and then Voila!! What a lovely day and even the sun's been shining!!

Vintage Food Graphics

Some books I buy I flick through once or twice and then they spend the rest of their life hidden away on the bookshelf. However this little book I purchased a couple of weeks ago I can't stop picking up!
It's packed with loads of Vintage Food Graphics. I just love the assortment of designs and colours and some of the fun illustrations!!
Here are a few treats...