Friday 25 March 2016

I've Made Friday Week 193


Good Morning everyone!

I hope you are all having a good week!
I am all excited because my birthday is coming up.
My mum and dad have arranged for my
auntie to come and look after my gran,
this means they can see me on my birthday :-).

We are also meant to be going for a meal
with my brother and his family.
It's really exciting because I don't
get to go out much.

Hubby is going to be clearing out
the loft as we are getting a new roof.
It's also exciting.

I should be doing so much
but I just can't get going.

I do have some things that I have finished.


I love my mandala.
It brightens up the table.


I also finished the Easter card for my niece.


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Wednesday 23 March 2016

What You Doing Wednesday Week 192


Good Morning Everyone!
I hope your week is going well!

The weather has been beautiful.
It's changing again and going cold
but it was fantastic to see the sunshine.

I decided the house needed brightening
up for Spring.

  


It feels so nice to have some flowers
to see.
It just makes you want to smile.

I have also been decorating for Spring
and Easter.







I am making a blanket
this week.
I am trying to make one that
is full of bright colours.





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Friday 18 March 2016

I've Made Friday Week 192


Good Morning everyone!

I'm afraid I'm writing this in advance.
I wanted to make sure that I didn't miss
a post for you.

I'm feeling a lot better than I was
and am managing to get back
to a little more normality.
It will take me a while to get back
to my normal but I'm so glad
to not be in severe pain anymore.

I have packed my hospital bag
just incase.
If I ever have another severe attack
again I'm all ready and don't
have to panic.
I like being organised.

The weather is all over the place at
the moment.
The gardens seem to think
that it is spring.



The council puts tubs out
with beautiful flowers in them.
It makes such a difference.
It really makes you smile.

I managed to finish my bag.
I haven't made a lining for it
as I was too tired but it does
it's job and I really like it.


I am so glad I took the Craftsy course
Aran crochet.
It inspired me to make the bag.
It's a perfect size for putting
all my medication in it.
I need it all in one place
that is easy to grab if I get
taken into hospital.

I have been listening to a book
called The Invisible Library
by Geneiveve Cogman.
I'm really enjoying it.
The library is in it's own space
and they go into other worlds
to collect books to be saved.
Irene is sent with a trainy to collect
a book for a world.
It isn't that simple and it will take everything
she has to be able to find and get the book.
It has magic, fae, dragons and so much more.

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Wednesday 16 March 2016

What You Doing Wednesday Week 191


Good Morning Everyone!
I hope your week is going well!

As my health has been so up
and down lately I thought I would
type this in advance.

Things are going really well at the moment.
I see my illness as a blip to make me rest.
I am starting to see everything in a positive light.
If my gallbladder hadn't played up I wouldn't
of gone into hospital and met some wonderful people.
I also think it has brought my family closer together.
My mum and dad helped me so much and I
think that made a huge difference to them.
I have always tried to be independent
and I have sometimes paid the price for that.
My mum and dad came when I really needed them
and for once I let down my wall and admitted
I needed help.
It isn't that bad admitting you need help,
it actually made me feel very loved.

Anyway I've waffled at you enough.
I'm making a bag inspired by the Craftsy course
Aran Crochet.


My plan is to crochet enough so it makes
the front, back and flap.
Then I will make sides and sew it all together.
I then want to make a lining.
I also want to make a pocket for the back.
Red Monsters friend says I should crochet
one that looks like the red medical cross.
That way everyone knows it's my medication.

I haven't made anything else this week.
I want to concentrate on my bag
and try and get it finished.

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Monday 14 March 2016

Piecing the Piece O' Cake Way ~ C & T Publishing ~ Book Review



Linda Jenkins
& Becky Goldsmith

ISBN: 9781617450136
Publisher: C & T Publishing
Publication Date: 26 February 2016
RRP: £19.99

Available direct from Search Press.

    

I am new to quilting and I have to say
this book is brilliant.
I have found following the instructions
and techniques so easy.
It guides you through everything.


I was astounded by the amount of information.
It covers so much and makes you much
more confident quilting.


I don't normally take to books so much
but this one really does what it says.
I love the fact that it talks you through
everything and gives you so much
information of each stage.


There are a lot of things I have been trying
but have found difficult.
I have found instructions in the book
that have made it so much easier.


There are photos and diagrams
throughout the book,
they are clear and easy to follow.


The first part of the book is taken
up with all the how to's and instructions.
Then it moves onto different quilt patterns
and how to make them.
I love the fact that they even have arrows
to help you with your assembly.
I haven't seen this in a book before.


Even when you are making the quilts
they still provide helpful pictures
and instructions.


If you already quilt then it doesn't
matter, you still have all the quilts
and designs you can make.


I found this book really useful!


 Available direct from Search Press.

    


I received this book to review.
However all opinions expressed are my own.
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No monies were exchanged.

Sunday 13 March 2016

Embroidered Landscapes ~ Sally Milner Publishing ~ Book Review



Judy Wilford

ISBN: 9781863514743
Publisher: Sally Milner Publishing
Publication Date: 18 February 2016
RRP: £24.99

Available direct from Search Press.


This book opens a whole new world to embroidery.
It takes you through all the processes
and techniques
to create realistic and amazing landscapes.


This book is designed for an embroider
who wants to use their skills to create
beautiful pictures and landscapes.


The book is hard-backed so that you can
use it time and again without it getting damaged.


The book is quite large as there is just so much
information held within.
The pages are smooth and soft and hard-wearing.
This is a book you just know it's quality.


Judy takes you through each stage
giving you all the information so you can
create your own landscapes.
She takes you step-by-step through
the process to create everything you
need in your landscape.


You find out about chosing your fabrics
and colours.
How to lay them to create the scene.
Then it's onto how you layer your
embroidery to create the landscape.


This book is really inspiring and guides
you so you feel like you have a hand
taking you on the journey.


Judy gets you really thinking about what
you would want to add to your landscape
and how to do it.


This book is full of inspiration!
I would highly recommend this to any
embroider who wants to create
their own landscape.


Available direct from Search Press.




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Saturday 12 March 2016

The Cross-Stitch Garden ~ Search Press ~ Book Review


by Kazuko Aoki

ISBN: 9781782213314
Publisher: Search Press
Publication Date: 10 February 2016
RRP: £12.99

Available direct from Search Press.

   

Classic.


Beautiful.


Touching.


The designs in this book are classic
and amazing.
Each of them has such a big impact,
no matter how small.


Not only are there beautiful pictures
with the charts for you to create
the flowers and garden designs,
there are also instructions
of how to make the different projects.


I cannot express in words
how beautiful I feel the designs are
in this book.
They are so touching and make everything
they touch look so special.


Whether you are just looking to follow
the projects in the book or
whether you are wanting to add
that little something to a special gift,
you really will find it in this book.


Available direct from Search Press.

   


I received this book to review.
However all opinions expressed are my own.
Affiliate links are included on the post.
No monies were exchanged.