French Knots

Exterminate!

You may have a cosy rug, a lovely lamp or some wonderful artwork in your sitting room ...............I have this 

I know you are wracked with envy!!  Mr FK had a phone call about a competition he had entered but when the chap who delivered the prize got this out of the (large!) van I started laughing somewhat hysterically. I mean who doesn't want a life sized gold Dalek in their home?? 

It keeps watching me when I'm on the laptop and I wouldn't be surprised if it swivelled it's head (oh yes, it moves!) and fixed me with it's eye thingie. It has wiring inside for the lights and Mr FK is planning a battery pack so it can be appreciated in all it's glory........!

Ebay you say......yes indeedy!

If anyone had a better present for Valentines I would love to hear about it :)

Suffolk Puffing

I seem to be in the grip of a passion for cutting fabric up then putting it back together! First it was patchwork hexagons and this last few weeks it's been suffolk puffs. I like playing with the different colours and patterns, arranging them to give a pleasing and cohesive effect.

This little fabric necklace has become a favourite to wear, it's made with some perfectly scrumptious fabric that I bought from Sal's Snippets when we were in Cornwall a couple of summers ago and I convinced the family we had to drive to Porthscatho to the Homespun Fair and they were rewarded with delicious cakes after I'd had a lovely mooch around the tempting stalls. I had been saving the fabric, as I do so many of my lovely fabrics, but then thought what am I actually saving them for? So much better to use them and enjoy them.

Then I had an idea for a little girl's birthday present

and mounted the finished puff arrangement on a hairband. The Baby Brother kindly modelled the hairband for me so I could judge where to stick the puffs but was not keen to have his picture taken wearing it - poor lad has to put up with so much!

Enjoy your chilly weekend, I'll be back next week with the first in a new series 'Meeting.......' a chance to be nosy and find out more about some of our favourite creative bloggers.

 

A busy few weeks

The last few weeks have been a mixed bag

* A bit of knitting

round and round on a circular needle to make a cosy cowl for me, just right for these frosty days

I used Monsoon from JC Brett, lovely colours but the dye came out onto my hands as I was knitting it. I've soaked the cowl in cold water and vinegar so am hoping I don't end up with a purple neck when I wear it.

 * Mr FK has been slowly regaining the use of his foot, after the third course of antibiotics he has been able to stop using the walking stick and the pain is much reduced too.

*Some wonderful workshops at the Studio with lovely ladies joining me for crochet, clothing alterations and repairs, patchwork and cushion making.

* A shocking conversation, someone slagging off my husband, an angry response from me,the after taste has stayed with me.

*Poorly children, a nasty sicky bug has laid low The Baby Brother and The Big Sister, hopefully My Little Helper has a strong constitution, I have my fingers crossed. Also hoping I don't get it.

* Planning nearly done for my new range of kits, very exciting!

*Oh yes, a bit more knitting

The lovely hat from More Last Minute Knitted Gifts sadly this is the only time he has agreed to wear it! Perhaps I should send it off to Craft Hope along with a few more handmade hats for their latest project.

*My second tutorial appearing in Popular Crafts and having the wonderful opportunity of writing and photographing some more. I love dreaming up the projects and of course any excuse for a list is a very good thing!

* Joining a local Wellness Programme run by the NHS, if we don't take care of ourselves we wont have the energy or health for everything we squeeze into our lives. Making new healthy habits and, of course, a list to keep me on track. 

So yes, a mixed bag but that's what life is isn't it - remember to notice the good things this weekend!