Easter

And Finally we're right up todate  again.  Managed to get my Easter window done on time. Inspired by Pinterest.  The bark was a sheet brought from AnnaMarieDesigns  glued on in strips with bits of moss glued in between.  My Great niece Amelia was Christened  Sunday morning so didn't get much chance to see if they still looked good. They've done their job and no doubt come Sunday will be looking rather sad.

News on the Hut

Finally the Hut is ready to paint inside Yippee.  It's now had 2 coats of Ronseals knot block and

primer and we've chosen Farrow and Ball Wimborne White as I didn't want it to be too bright.  It's coming up a nice soft colour and gives a caulky finish. It's looking better than the wood.  In excitement of things starting to come together I got excited and brought this gem, battered but will look fab painted and sat under the window I hope!

Baking

 Been wanting to have ago at making cheat sausage rolls for ages, Gluten Free of course.  So I used Sillyak ready made gluten free pastry and managed to make a small apple and blackberry pie and 6 mini sausage rolls. I used Debbie and Andrew's gluten free pork sausages removing the skin a bit messy but worth doing and added some apple juice. Tasty.  Also whipped up a few little cakes with a bit of strawberry jam hidden in the middle and some runny butter cream on top flavoured with a touch of rose water. Yummy.

Trying out new skills

After our https://annamariedesigns.co.uk/ retreat weekend I thought I'd have a play at making a little canvas for my nieces new home.  She tells me she loves it. X

Perfect Gift

My Friend brought me this fantastic little kit, (from reallyhomemade) which once I got into the rhythm of remembering how to crochet was very quick to make. Clever idea and perfect for my new chair. 

Another catch up!

Well I've had a bit of sewing session and finally got round to making an Artisan Apron (by Janet Clare).  Had a play with applique on the pockets and detailed with Lace. 
I made more carrots and Bunny Ear Bags from Just Judehttp://judith-justjude.blogspot.co.uk/.  The plan was to sell at Church but didn't quite go to plan. Oh well eat the chocolates and keep them for next year.

At the end of March my friend and I went to AnnaMariedesigns retreat in the Cotswold. It was are first one and we stayed for 3 nights. These are just some of the projects we did over the weekend it was very fast paced but a lot of Fun.  Loved trying new things and resurrecting forgotten tools.