So - when it worked ever so briefly this morning I decided it was time for a new header photo. The old one - masses of colourful begonias - was taken at Ballarat's annual Begonia Festival a couple of years ago. The new one is of the crab apple tree in our back garden. It's no longer blossoming but when it was, just a week or so ago, it was eye-catchingly pretty.
Apart from the usual household stuff, reading and wandering in the garden, I may have purchased some fabric from time to time (too much of it, I have to admit ... but I'm sure it will all be very handy ... someday). I now have a small collection of Heather Ross fabrics - her designs are so quirky and appealing. These latest purchases are from her Tiger Lily range - aren't they sweet! I particularly like the cat fabric, which I bought especially for my daughter, who adores cats in general and her own ginger cat particularly.
A few months ago, as mentioned in a previous post, I took part in a needlebook swap organised by Jenny at elefantz.blogspot.com. The brief was to use one of the designs from her monthly stitchery club. I sent the one with the pear on the front and received the other. What a nice swap it was.
With Christmas getting frighteningly close, I've made a few little festive ornaments. Felt is so great to work with and the handstitching is so relaxing. The embroidered tree is one of Marg Low's gorgeous designs.
I'm taking part in Chooky's Secret Santa Christmas Swap again this year (thank you very much for your ace organising, Chooky, and for my allocated partner; I'm thrilled to bits) and have gifts to make for family and friends too, so I'd better stop messing around and get on with it.
Bye for now - hope you're having a great day, whatever you're doing.
6 comments:
A nice cheery post. I love your new header photo. We have a similar coloured crab apple. Lovely needle books. They are always handy. Have fun with your SSCS stitching. I'm still trying to decide what to make.
My beautiful red crab apple flowered ever so briefly, they are just gorgeous. Love your new fabrics. Hope you can sort the photos out soon.
My goodness so many wonderful projects Jan ❤️❤️❤️
Beautiful new blog header! Looks like you're keeping busy with fun projects. I had to get some of that cat fabric myself -- who can resist a mama cat with a little kitty in her mouth???
lots of fun happening.... and pretty pictures! I am also doing Chooky's swap so I must get my thinking cap on
Hugz
Love your crabapple jan...and your lovely felt work...look forward to catching up with you really soon
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