So Much to Show You !!!!

Hello all I hope you had a wonderful long weekend. Saturday was miserable here with all the rain but Sunday and Monday more than made up for it. We had family visiting us on Sunday and on Monday I was through in Cupar taking my youngest daughter to a party. It's a bit of a drive from Perth but I didn't mind one bit. Everything looked so green and fresh, there were lots and lots of new lambs frolicing about in the fields and we were lucky enough to see some highland calfs. So cute they look like giant teddy bears all fluffy.
I have been beavering away at night getting my sewing done and have lots to show you. As I am sure you can guess sock Monkeys are going to feature strongly this year. Such a classic design and everyone loves them. So here is a formal introduction I have aqua, red and cream prints and over the week I will be showing you what I have been up to with them.
Happy Tuesday.

Easter Weekend

Hello all Easter is here at last. What are your plans? I have a huge list of jobs to do some in the garden and some in the house as well as preparing for the Easter Bunny. But hard work never hurt anyone right? and sleep can wait.
What ever you are up to enjoy the long weekend.
Happy Easter.

Creative Kids Sock Monkey Art Wallets

Hello all, I am back to making more art wallets here's my latest. They are soo much fun and a real favourite.
Happy Wednesday

Newsboy Hats on Parade

Hello al, I have been getting back into the swing of things with nursery starting back. The holiday confusion will continue with the Easter weekend, the Royal wedding and May day. But for the next few days I have a bit more time on my hands and this is what I have been doing with it. Newsboy hats. I will be making some more in the red and blue and also some girly ones. Lets hope the sun stays out to wear them.
For those sharp eyed among you yes they come in different sizes.

Happy Tuesday.

Organic Cotton And Bamboo Fleece Tag Blankets

Just a few pics today. I have been using up some little odds and ends of ribbon, they are all soo much fun I had to find a use for them. So here you have the organic cotton and bamboo fleece little taggie. Soo soft and snuggley the ribbons are stimulating and tactile. Perfect for little fingers.
Happy Sunday.

Hats are Go!!

Good morning all. Easter hols continue with much outside play its great that the weather is mild and we have seen the sun quite often. so I was asked by a friend to make her little boy a hat. We talked about style and she wanted one with a skip at the front something stylish and different . So I got onto it. Well you know what happened next. I have requests from my 4 as well as a friend of my friend wanting a couple made I'm pleased. I didn't get a pic of the original but here's one I made for my youngest, he loves that its reversible. Great for different outfits.
The hat has now been added to the ever growing list for my craft fairs this season.
Happy Saturday.

Lets talk Quilts

Good morning all. Quilts are on my mind at the moment they very rarely are off my mind. I have several designs in my head that I am pondering. I wanted to talk a little about why I love quilts so much.

Quilts for me are the ultimate handmade gift, Each quilt is special and unique and if made properly and looked after should last a lifetime and beyond. Quilts for me are a link with our past. Can you imagine sewing by candle light, piecing tiny scraps of cloth into the most intricate patterns?. A quilt could mean the difference between getting through winter or not. In todays modern world are quilts redundant? absolutely not if anything they keep me grounded knowing where I came from. I like to think that I carry on a tradition, yes with a modern twist on design but still retaining the essence of what makes a quilt. A quilt should be made almost like a recipe one that you can add to and bring the changes to. Quality Ingredience are the starting point. I use 100% cotton top middle and bottom, I know poly batting in cheaper but I like an all natural feel and I think our skins do too. Next you have to combine and mix your colours and patterns into a good consistency. Do you want hot and spicey? delicate and calming? bold and punchy? the combinations are endless and only limited by your imagination. and lastly you have to quilt and bind it's almost like slow cooking to develop the flavour.

A quilt is the perfect comfort when you are sad, a favourite to snuggle in while watching TV, or to gift to a new baby. A quilt is the ultimate cuddle from the thousands of women who have spent many hours crafting and loving their creations.

A question that is often asked " what would you take from your house if it were on fire"? For me my children, photo's and my quilts. I don't think a home is complete without a quilt.

Happy Thursday.