and then to levins (where i forgot to take photos) for some much needed crafting inspiration. while i was there i made these coasters (yes that grass is at my house, its a tiny patch that has slowly come up all by its self next to the shed. i wish there was more of it but i must say im pretty happy now that its bug enough for me to sit on (just) ,who knew such a small patch of grass could bring so much enjoyment to a person)
and also got levins favourite banana cake recipe and had a go at them as soon as i got home. they turned out fantastic! a deffinate favourite here too.
and as usual i came away from levin with an arm full of wonderful reading material. i have started reading An Elm Creek Quilts Sampler and absolutely love it! so today is a reading and quilting day (as apposed to 3 days this week that i am actually working decent hours, yay!) im very keen to have a go at hand piecing soon after hearing about the process in the book. looking forward to seing yours soon levin, and coming over so you can show me how its done.
(family that are wondering how i went with the new kids i was meeting yesterday- meeting postponed until 4pm today, i also had some one book in a 3yr old girl who i meet next week and she is willing to pay from this week to hold the place open. for both families my hours are 10am-3pm, tues-friday so hopefully both work out, it would be perfect. fingers crossed)
lucky for me i happend to be there as levin was sewing binding on a quilt and learnt how to do it propperly. must say this way looks a whole lot neater than my previous attempts!!
oh and the baby quilt? me and benny are trying for a baby.
i started the quilt when we first decided to start trying 2 months ago thinking that with all the hand stitching i wanted to do it would take a long long time. apparently not so much as its almost finished!
oh weal, heres hoping that i can wait long enough to use it, i can definately see it making its way onto one of the beds of the children i look after.
ive always wanted to have beautiful quilts on all the little beds, it was a realy fun little project, im thinking i might have to do more soon. its hard justifying the cost of making them "for the buisiness" but i guess ive just got to think of them as entertainment for me. i will enjoy seing them every time i walk in the room. and besides, to me every child deserves to be wrapped up in home made, hand stitched goodness. what could help you nap better than that?
Love the little quilt. Oh and yummy banana cake, I think you just inspired me to go make one myself!
ReplyDeleteAwwww its me and mi mi. cant wait to see more pics. I'm still having trouble downloading from my camera to the computer :( ill figure it out soon. yum you can make me banana cake anytime, its my absolute fav!!! Maybe you could bring some on Thursday as an Easter present, id prefer that to chocolate... just a lil hint he he.
ReplyDeleteHope everything went well with the families and you get lots of work and money.
Also will you be heading home straight after the concert or the next day? i was thinking of coming with you and getting the Kain's to pick me up on the way to Yorkes. Thought you might like the company.
Cant wait to see ya xoxoxo
Such a sweet quilt. Good luck to you and well wishes in the baby department. It took us a while to have our first; so try to be patient. I am very excited for you with this new chapter in your life.
ReplyDeleteMy children have been blessed to be given truly beautiful quilts by wonderful crafty people. I only wish that I could have made them myself. Yours are gorgeous and am am very excited about your "trying for baby news" and coming along and that new journey with you.
ReplyDeleteOh how exciting! Sending baby vibes your way :).
ReplyDeleteThe quilt looks lovely. I adore Beatrix Potter. These different arts can at times cost more than just purchasing a mass produced item at the store. But in the end you feel so accomplished and rewarded with what you created!
Thanks for coming on Friday - it was so lovely to spend time together. My english paper piecing is coming along well - it's really easy and fun too.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that the banana cake recipe worked - that makes four of us that love it :)
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fantastic news... goodluck with the baby making.
ReplyDeleteThat's very exciting indeed! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteAre those illustrations from Beatrix Potter books? That fabric is beautiful. And good luck trying for a baby - babies are so joyful!
ReplyDeleteI'm envious of your binding tutorial. I'm beginning to be interested in quilting, and I have no idea how to do it. Just reading books and hoping to figure it out as I go.
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ReplyDeleteI just love your quilt. My third little one had a beatrix potter room. It makes for a warm inviting little welcome for a baby. I think the more energy you put into inviting a little one along , the better. I would love to make a quilt for each child. I hope its not to difficult...
Warm regards
Suzanne