We had a very pleasant couple of days last week, when Number One Son came to visit. He was able to stay for three nights, which was great. On one of the days we took a trip to Bath, and visited the Roman Baths. We've been several times, but it was Oliver's first visit and he found it fascinating. I never mind visiting again, as there's always something new to see or to learn.
Whilst I was there I went into Country Threads and bought some fabric that I needed for a workshop that I was going to on Sunday. I had hoped not to buy any new fabric for a while yet, but just didn't have the colours I needed. However, I was lucky and was able to get most of them from their sale table.
The workshop was very good, but very intensive. I made about a third of the blocks needed and came away with an understanding of what was needed in order to finish it. Though I've been so tired since that I've not sewn a thing.
This was one of my July finishes - a needlecase and scissor keeper for my sister-in-law's birthday. I used the patterns in the Angels Story book. The scissors are really pretty, with marbled handles - I'm rather reluctant to part with them!
8 comments:
It has been awhile...wonderful for son's visit - bet you all had fun.
Must have been a real workshop if you were that tired...guess they just tried to put two days worth into one day.
Your creatios are so cute.
Glad you found your cable and that you had a nice visit with your son. The trip to Bath sounded really nice. Isn't it funny how we pick things for gifts that we like and then sometimes it is hard to let go.
Lovely needlecase and the stitchery on it is darling. Fabric from the sale table is always exciting. I'm trying to stick to the sale table myself lately. What is the workshop you are taking?
That embroidery is soooooo cute! Your SIL should love her gifts!
Your needle case is adorable! I would love to have a big collection of needle cases and pincushions. So far, I have some pincushions.
Your needlecase is beautiful !
wow, how lovely, I want to make some friends a little present each and that looks just the thing, where did you get the pattern again...?
Thanks for popping by, yes the subject of cultural differences does definately come into daily life here, they are my neighbours and we have to live with alot of things we would not accept in the UK.x
What a cute needle case! I'm tempted to do embroidery again because people are making such lovely things, but after that Noah's Ark I vowed my eyes couldn't handled it anymore. But still....
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