A quick catch-up

Well hello there, I though I would just catch-up with you before I got sidetracked and started something else!

In my last post I had been doing a bit of baking and I had made some anzac biscuits for my works "bake off" that we were all taking part in for Comic Relief.

There have been 3 categories that we could put ourselves forward for - Scones, biscuits and tray bakes.  I only entered the biscuit category but out of 9 entrants I WON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and I was judged the star baker!

I have always dreamt of having my own little wool shop one day with a small cafe to one side serving all the old favourites just like your grandma used to make. Last week I made Lemon Drizzle cake and it was utterly delicious.  This week I have made..........

Blueberry muffins.  When I went to my local supermarket this afternoon they had some packs of blueberries that were reduced to 29p - well enough said I could hardly refuse!

The recipe was from Lucy's blog at Attic24 and they were AmaZing.

 

Last week I also managed to finish my pram blanket - ta dah.......

 

 

 

I am very happy with the finished blanket and the baby who it is for was born on the day it was finished - I had also edged it with the turquoise blue not knowing that the baby was a boy!

 

We are still making slow progress with the new house - no more rooms finished but we have bought the paint and wallpaper so again watch this space.

 





Life's little pleasures

The weather is beginning to turn nicer and it's starting to feel a bit like spring.  We have had blue sky for the past couple of days and the sun has tried its best to peep through.

I haven't really managed much craft wise and I'm just finishing my crochet pram blanket so will post a picture of that soon. 

But I'll leave you with these -

Anzac biscuits that I made for a charity "bake off".  Yum yum of course it would be rude not to sample one - "just to make sure they are ok to eat".

 My collection of spring time flowers (bought from local supermarket and market for a grand total of £2.40).  And can you just see beneath the blue hyacinth; my bargain 1960's Pyrex dish bought from the car boot for 50p!

Homemade lemon drizzle cake made using Lucy's recipe from Attic24.

 

 

The view out of my kitchen window whilst I wash up!

 

Hope you are all feeling spring like - I think my next task will be a bit of SPRING CLEANING and for a clean freak like me I'm actually looking forward to that xxxxxxx

Ta Dah !!!!!!

Fan Fare Please!!!!!

I have no idea how I have managed it but I have finished 3 different projects and all in the space of two nights : )

I have really been struggling to fit any crafting time in this last week as Mr P has had a hernia op and has needed to have bed rest so I have been doing the school run, working, cooking, cleaning, tidying, washing, bathing etc.  I have to say I do a lot of this stuff normally but Mr P has not even been able to supervise the kids so no spare time for me (sad face : (  ).

Anyway on to the Ta Dah moments -

 

 

My valentines heart - one side crochet the other side fabric.  I used a pattern from Lucy's blog at Attic24 and then modified it slightly.

 



 

This was the one that I made for a friend's birthday sticking to the pattern.

 

 

 

My little knitted rabbit with a pom pom tail - he is soooooo adorable

 (and quite easy to make!)

 

And Finally .......

 

 

My giraffe ribbon taggie - struggled sewing the fiddly bits but I think she's come out quite well.  Even if I do say so myself!

Hopefully I will have some more Ta Dah moments to share soon as I have a few more things half finished or waiting to be crafted.

Fabric Fripperies!

A while ago I was reading a post on one of my favourite blogs - Patchwork Chickens and noticed that Tracy had been to a shop that was actually on my doorstep.

 

So finally today I managed to have a little wander over myself!  I can't actually believe that the shop has been open for about 4 years and I have never even noticed it there.  It is a lovely little shop absolutely brimming with fabric in all different colours and designs.  As I don't actually do a lot of sewing and fabric crafts I headed over to the sale section and grabbed myself some bargains.

I managed to get all these fabrics for £4.08 - needless to say I am well chuffed with my buys.  I'm not actually sure what I'm going to do with these yet but watch this space!

Another project nearly finished!

This week I have mainly been.............stinky and needing a shower.  Although in this bathroom I don't think I will be getting one!

For the past week we have been trying to renovate the bathroom.  It all got delivered just after Christmas and has been living in my lounge. 
On Tuesday my husband and Andy the plumber ripped out the bath and basin leaving a little lonely toilet!. 
They spent Wednesday sorting out some wonky bricks, an old leak and some missing floor boards - oh the joys!
Thursday saw the new bath in - yipee but alas no shower!   And Friday (fanfare please) we have running water, the basin in, a new toilet and the bath all fixed!

Yesterday we purchased some tiles at a bargain price (thanks B&Q) and got on with the messy job of tiling.  I have to say I got the safe jobs of measuring and marking the tiles and handing them in sequence to my hubby who was standing in the bath.

We have got some photos of the different stages although once we are finished next week I will post the finished masterpiece! Still got shower, new window and painting to do.

Thanks goodness for parents otherwise we would all be very stinky!!!!!!!!!!!

As you can see I am sticking to my resolutions this year and starting what I have finished.  The blanket is still in mid progress but I have made some other lovely things which I will save for next time xxxxxxxxxx

Happy New Year

I know I'm a bit late but as they say better late than never.  I have been absent on the blogging front for a while and I can't guarantee too regular posts at the moment either.

This is mainly because we have moved house and it needs lots of love and attention to bring it up to scratch.  If you have been with me for a while you will know all about the house move and some of the stress this was causing, but over the year I hope to share some of the journey with you all.

It has been a whole year since I started blogging and the resolutions that I started with did not happen, like so many I started with very good intentions but did not stick it out.  This year I don't really plan on making any resolutions apart from finishing what I start and enjoying time at the new house with family and friends.

So here you go project number one!

This is the Granny stripe from Lucy's blog at Attic 24 which you can find here.  I will keep you updated of my progress.

What new projects have you started????????

Reader Appreciation Award

I have been away from blogland for a little while and have missed you all lots.  Many things have been happening recently and I shall catch-up with you very soon I promise!

 

Whilst I have been away I have been awarded a reader appreciation award by the lovely Alison at sleepyjoes, not that I have done much reading of late : (

 

The rules were:-

1. I need to nominate 15 blogs for this award!

2. I have to answer 10 questions that have been posed by the person who nominated me.

3. I have to ask 10 questions of those I nominate.

 

Hmmmm where to begin?  I have no idea, I know I have some followers that do read my blog but I don't always get many comments.  Here goes!!!!!!

 

1. Sleepy Joe

2. Patchwork Chickens

3. inthesky1

4. Babajezas

 

I feel sad that it is only 4 but they always say quality is better than quantity.

 

Here are the answers to the questions -

 

1. Who is your favourite band or singer or song?

Don't really have one in particular - but love music from the 80's and have always adored Take That!

2. Describe yourself as the main character in your own fairytale.

Would definitely have to be some sort of magical being like a witch but a nice one!

3. If you have a nickname, what is it and how did you come by it? If not what would you like your nick name to be and why?

I have had a few in my time, the best one and the one that is still with me is Wendywoo.  Have had bendy wendy, trendy wendy and guirdy : (

4. What is your favourite word?

fartypants - that has just may me laugh and feel really naughty!

5. Who are your favourite literary couple?

ooooh not sure, now that I have been asked I can't think of any.

6. What is your favourite Poem?

I don't really do poetry to be honest and don't have anything that I can recite.  Bit ashamed really that I don't know any : (  I need educating!

7. Do you like having someone play with your hair?

LOVE it and can remember me and mum sitting watching tv together whilst she plaited and played with my hair.

8. What is your greatest ambition?

To be a good mum, to open up a wool shop, to have a lovely home the list goes on and on ......

9. If you have time alone, where do you go to feel at peace?

The only time I really stop is when I go to sleep.  I am hoping that when I move to my new house I can find my own space there.  I hope it will be somewhere I can feel sunshine on my face, see my little chickens in the garden and hear my children laughing and playing x

10. What is your favourite film?

This is hard - I really enjoy the twilight films but I think my favourite film of all time has to be Dirty Dancing.

 

And my questions are - wait for it!

 

1. What book have you read recently that you would recommend to others?

2. What is your favourite pudding and why?

3. One reason you like cleaning?

4. Where was the last place you went on holiday?

5. What was the name of your first pet?

6. What is the best thing you have ever handmade?

7. Do you own anything vintage and if so what is it?

8. What is your favourite Disney film of all time?

9. What would you have in your ideal garden?

10. I am moving house soon what tip would you give me?

 

I am sooooooooooooooooooooo looking forward to your answers ; )