Hello

Thank you for looking at my blog. My latest passion is applique which I have been doing since 2015. I love making things and learning new crafts On this blog you will see some of the things I have been working on. You will also see wonderful items created by other people. When I am not crafting I enjoy being with family and friends, singing and family history. My favourite place in the whole world is anywhere by the sea and I have to get my fix every few weeks. My favourite colour is PURPLE but I love turquoise too!



Monday, May 29, 2017

Lucy's moorland blanket

I ordered the kit to do Lucy at Attic 24's moorland throw and took most of the wool to Spain with me. I could not get to grips with the wave pattern so after many hours of work I ripped the whole lot out and started again with my old favourite the granny square. I don't think I was the only one having trouble with the pattern because Lucy says her next project will be much simpler and involve no counting.
 
The blanket is waiting for a good home at the moment but it actually goes very well in my living room so it might be one I keep.
 
 The next blanket will be for Kirsty and George. Kirsty wants shades of grey so it will be interesting to see what colours I can find and I think it will need a "pop" of colour - mustard, orange, lime, fuchsia, teal???? I won't be doing it until winter time so there is plenty of time to make up our minds.
 
 

Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Dorset Buttons

I came across a photo of a Dorset Button and was fascinated by the process. I ordered a kit and had a go with lots of help from Himself. At the end of the 1700's over 4,000 people were making buttons in Shaftesbury and the surrounding area. A good worker could make 7 dozen a day. It took us 2 hours to make one but the average time is 40 minutes so I might make a set for a babies cardigan or a blouse. I love learning new things!   
 
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