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Have added once again to centre Added lace and embroidery to rose and beads added to berries and embroidery to leaves

I thought put the crosses on the sewn book I made for last Christmas, and put a couple of tapes between them to tie the book covers together..

Yesterday afternoon Ruth and the family came to visit bringing with them our 2 kittens for a visit The dogs were brilliant and didn't bat an eye they were here about 3 hours and slept most of the time Here are some pics they are 7 weeks old now and I hope to do another home visit before the come t

Oh it's so difficult , 4 weeks old now and I love them all Narrowed down to 2 both we think are girls which I prefer The little runt which I feel sympathy towards And my choice as she is often crying 😿 I need your thoughts ladies and some name suggestions would be lovely

Thought I would share the photo I took whilst out with the dogs yesterday

Well liz what are your thoughts on this village bag, I thought after looking through it I would make a bag much simpler than this one but with similar ideas. and embroidering my simple bag before constructing it. I love all the pockets and ideas , the embroidery and appliqué , I would like to make

Brianna decided to name her bunny/hare “ Flower “ linda mentioned that I should let you all know

Thank you for my birthday gift linda it’s so cute , I will enjoy doing these sweet little creatures

It's that time of year again. Christmas is over and we are all looking for inspirations for crafts for the new year. This site works because of YOU, it's you that puts the content in it and comments on other peoples posts encouraging them to continue to post. So if anyone has ideas for a new chal

Happy Thanksgiving Have a lovely day x

Added some more to my tablecloth , so another updated pic Thank you for all the feedback . I like your idea Sarah

I have been given these two very pretty crosses, but I have no idea what to do with them, the clamps on the back slide off has anyone got some suggestions. And now the backs.

This year I gave myself a personal challenge to use as much of my craft/fabric stash as possible rather than keep buying stuff, mainly to cut down on waste.  I’m really pleased with myself.  I know its only August, but so far this year I have only bought fabric for my Coronation tablecloth and a few

Here are the radgdoll kittens that Ruth has age 3 weeks , I had lots of cuddles with them yesterday

I watch create and craft on tv as well as sewing Street, create and craft mainly for Debbie Shore and her sewing idears . Well little did I know that this afternoon a big parcel arrived from create and craft something I didn't order. Guess what I had won a give away prize. 7. Of Debbie shores bo

I managed to get this book second hand , it’s by carolyn Pearce and I have coveted it for ages due to the cost however I resisted buying it , because I would say I Usually but in honesty it’s really Always deviate away from pattern instructions , so when I saw it on world of books list of used book

This arrived today from maritrez , I am just sitting down with a cuppa and I am going to have a nosey at the contents I had to finish my chores first , because I know I will be side tracked once I open the packages thankyou so much MT

I have listed a swap if anyone is interested it’s a swap for fabric 6 x fat quarters add your name in swap group and let’s get inspiration from new fabric

Dante nursery school has a small holding ria had volunteered to clean out and feed the animals today I helped much out the goats what little mischief makers they are i wasn't keen on the ones with horns being behind me😆Then fed and mucked out the pigs.i also took a pic of this leopard print rabbit

Working my way into the corners now with appliqué

Started my challenge to upcycle this old tablecloth for Christmas Firstly I have sewn some background fabric in centre then needle turned a Christmas rose appliqué which I cut from fabric I then added a light doilie to soften the image , thinking some embroidery next I would like some feedback wh

A raffle prize. I entered a raffle at the weekend. Octopus For A Preemie Charity, and I won a fabulous raffle prize. It arrived today. x

Still a few weeks till I can bring them home but meet the additions to the family ASH. And also QUINN As sally- Ann predicted I am having 2 and I am so in love with them . Hubby suggested they needed company and I shouldn't just take one ,this was after him saying NO cats for weeks . I kne

The last three letters of your car registration are important if you have to enter it to pay for parking on the internet. A game we have to even remember the plant names is by association. But now we are talking about car registration. Ours is YKH. So we associate that with a phrase. Which we

I wanted to introduce myself and say hi! I live in Atlanta, am married and have a fur baby. I work as a technology planning analyst for a southeastern utility company. I love ALL things handmade. I have done many crafts over the years (crochet, knitting, needlepoint, beading, sewing). I hav

I yesterday got another lovely gift for my birthday this is from carolyn, a cross stitch card to make a set of super gift tags and gorgeous fabric all accompanied by the card . Thank you so much

This arrived from sally Ann , so thoughtful . my mind is buzzing again Thank you

Liz I think I am best starting at March rather then going back and trying to catch up.what have I got to do?lisa 🙂

Looking for some homemade Christmas ideas i have looked online just wonder if you ladies have any ideas thing for men its a bit harder