Sunday 11 May 2014

Heathers and Bluebells...

Thank you all for last weeks lovely comments...
Sadly, no I don't' have a proper pattern for my Owlie, I have a bad habit of making things up as i go, even if i have the good intentions of writing down as i go, it doesnt quite happen, see a true disorganised crafter. This though, is a habit that i really must rectify!! I even have about 6 notebooks on the go to try, where I keep attempting to be good, so i really need to come up with a proper system, so i know what yarn, colours, the pattern, and the cost of each item....
Does anyone else have system in place??

This week, when i had a good rummage in my yarn stash, I was really taken with the beautiful tones of these little balls...


They reminded me of heather...
Although i knew i didn't have enough to do a project with these yarns, i picked out some similar colours for my next cushion. I quite like the colour palette although i would have preferred some more purple hues...



This is the back of the cushion completed, just a basic granny square, where as the front will be made up of four quarters...


As I had a lovely three days off, i took the chance to visit a dear old friend, who i've known for over 20 years. Having recently lost her husband she was very low, so after lunch we picked up her dogs
to go for a long walk


Its a great walking area, with open fields and woodlands


We were so lucky on this occasion, that the bluebells were still around, a whole carpet of blue and violet as far as you could see...


Beautiful stems and individual flowers


I had some 'happy mail' in the post. I spotted a picture of some skull fabric on instagram. I had one of those "I have to have" moments. I didnt Need anything but I just couldn't say no, so I asked 'SewRayMe' for a little storage bag to be made for me with a contrast lining. Of course I have lots of lovely bits and pieces that can go in it, so it will be put to good use.


This weeks mood square:


Lilac = relaxation, Purple/Green = fields and bluebells, Pink/Cream = relaxed days off

Next Sunday, we are off on our long annual journey to Cornwall, to visit my Dad, I'm so looking forward to it, and fingers crossed we have some nice weather, but we've had a set back with hubby's knee, as its swollen up and painful again, lets hope it improves so we can enjoy some trips out...



5 comments:

  1. The colours you picked from your stash are beautiful. What a wonderful friend you are. It sounds like you had a lovely time, gorgeous photos, and I'm sure your friend really appreciated your support after her loss. Your mood square really seems to reflect your week, very soothing and peaceful. Have a lovely week.
    Ali xx

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  2. It sounds like you've had a great week, its really nice to see more brighter colours appearing in your mood squares.

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  3. I love your cushion back! The colours are gorgeous. Beautiful pictures of your bluebell walks too, i hope you and hubby get the chance to enjoy the great outdoors on your trip to Cornwall too, i look forward to hearing about it next time :) x

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  4. A busy week full of lovely colours! Enjoy Cornwall, Jo x

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