I love Pattern

As the holidays come to an end
 

 I am trying to switch my creative side back on

and regain inspiration.
 

While walking our dog this morning
 

I noticed pattern in nature.
 

 



 

I have been very aware of pattern around me this summer.
 

We had a weeks holiday in Morocco.
 

Even the airport is beautifully decorated.
 

 

The ceiling in the hotel restaurant.

 

 

 

 

I love pattern.

 

I love patterned fabric.

 

Now all I need is the inspiration to start making again.

 

 

 



A Great Day Out

What a fantastic day.

A super venue. So bright, so airy, warm and complete with clean facilities.

Those of you used to attending fairs will know

that not every venue can boast the full compliment.

The organisers were fantastic and all we needed was ready and waiting.

Many thanks to those of you who popped in to see us

and especially those of you who purchased from us.

We had a great day.

All that's left now

 is to enjoy the extra long Jubilee weekend.







Off to the Fair

A few months ago I wandered round a craft fair in my local town.

It was lovely and so inspiring.

Why was I not part of this fantastic group?

So after many months of cutting, stiching, colouring and sewing,

I will be.

Tomorrow you can find me at the Apex in Bury St. Edmunds,

with The March Hare Collective

I look forward to seeing you there.

Wish me luck!

What happened to April?

Where did April go to?

It was lost in wet miserable days, peppered with teenage angst!

A distinct lack of crafting and a poor attempt at dieting.

Time to move on.

"Be not afraid of life.

Believe that life is worth living,

and your BELIEF will help create the fact."

- Henry James

Hello March

Oh I am so glad February is over.

So many sad times.

With the arrival of March

 I feel a fresh start is in order.

I have given myself a motto for the month -

"Make it happen in March"

As it's my also my birthday this month

 and there's Mothers' Day

there should be a few treats as well.

I am also setting myself a couple of challenges each month.

This month I will book a table at a craft fair.

And in an attempt to get back on track with my diet

(a total FAIL in February)

I will give up chocolate for the month!

Wish me luck!

"Nothing is particularly hard

if you divide it into small jobs"

- Henry Ford







Thursday's Thought

The consciousness of loving and being loved

brings a warmth and richness to life

that nothing else can bring.

-Oscar Wilde



Looking back, looking forward

" The best thing about the future

 is that it only comes one day at a time."

- Abraham Lincoln

Way back at the beginning of January

(Oh it feels so long ago)

I listed my 3 goals for this year

I think it is important to regularly review them,

if only to give myself a virtual kick up the .....

GOAL 1

 As you can see

 I now have lots of books

 to help send me on my crafty blogging adventure.

Now to find some time to read them

without feeling overwhelmed or terrified.

I am blogging  and crafting but

have not created anything worthy of etsy or folksy yet.

GOAL 2

In January I lost 2.5 lbs.

OK I could have done a lot better......

I have only got 10lbs to lose before I reach my target.

( I think this is the point where I need that kick!)

GOAL 3

I have been cooking using fresh ingredients most days,

 but not home grown.

But I do have the books to help me.

Mmm....I see a pattern....

 Note to self....

owning the books does not mean

that you have planted a garden

or started a craft business!!

All words of wisdom and encouragement

gratefully received.....Please!