I Couldn't leave it......

On Monday I was walking past the Scope Charity shop in town and spotted an unloved little shelf, only £1.00 it spoke to me and knew I had to have it.  Having told myself I didn't need any more projects at the minute I was determined not to have it sitting around for long so in a record for me....
 
             Monday

And back boards removed. Sugar soaped all over, left to dry off.  Painted all over in all the tricky spaces using DecoArt Chalky finish acrylic paint, everlasting, 3 coats.  The backboards had a red felt over them which didn't want to come off so used mount board to replace the backs.

 I had a good rummage through all my pretty papers and came across some sea themed Fabscraps paper. I knew that's what I wanted to use and spent a few hours cutting out to fill the gaps. Despite the careful planning and marking it didn't go exactly to plan but it's okay as you can't see on the picture!  Very happy that this is what it looks like now Saturday.

Now to find/make little bits to fill it with! 

Homework Done!

Nothing  like a snow day to set up a temporary sewing area.....

 and complete the farmers block started at Colemans Workshop

Of course couldn't do anything until 2 little fur babies had some fun in the snow 1st, managed to capture a blurred Dexter

Workshop Treat

Have spent the last week catching up a bit on things at home. Have been busy trying to knit my squares have finished another 4.  However a last minute decision I decided to book for my first workshop at Colemans Craft Warehouse, a patchwork class with Trish.....

I managed to make 1 of each, just need to do the other 2 and join together.  Found it very helpful and love these colours.

A Hard Week

Like the rest of the population I've battled with a tiresome cough and croaky voice.  The nights have been slightly harder as you end up with coughing fits at least once or twice!  Despite that and the damp grey weather I think I've done quite well to ride the gloomy wave.  Just going to work and keeping things in order at home have just about the only things done.  But somehow I managed to get 2 squares knitted for my blanket and the 3rd is well on the way to be finished.

Yesterday was my birthday getting older.  Waking up without a cough and croaky voice would have been a bonus gift but it didn't happen, still it did not dampen my day.  Thankfully I finally feel the worst is over and I'm on the right road a little like my old self.

Getting back to Normal

Have spent the day clearing and cleaning both home and hut, packing Christmas away and sweeping away the glitter.  After taking the Sherbets out for walk to nearby Mears Ashby I enjoyed a film, Indiana Jones and the temple of Doom, in the hut with a cuppa or two. And finished another Debbie Abrahams square for my blanket so that gives me a total of 12 squares or a very small blanket!  Have already made a start on number 13.

Waiting for Dad to return with more Tea.

Afternoon tea in the hut

And time to pick up  a bit of knitting.  Only been a year since I started my Debbie Abrahams blanket. One of my WIP which I would like to get cracking on to finish, it's slow progress.  

Reluctantly helped by Bella and Dexter who are concerned Dad's left us to make a fresh brew. Thirsty work all this knitting!

Welcome 2018

Every January I turn to my blog and restart blogging. I start with good intentions and then it falls by the wayside. My life may not be exciting at times but I'll do my best to entertain 😀


Today I finished a little project I started before Christmas.

I like to think of it as getting a head start on  Christmas this year!

Hope to return soon.