WOYWW 598

Good morning all, 

On the one hand I'll be glad to see the back of 2020, as many of us will I'm sure, on the other hand I need to put the brakes on - Christmas is fast hurtling towards us and I have so much to do!  Since I made Emily's quilt 2 years ago (I can't believe it was 2 years but it was), I have neglected to make the boys' quilts... so I decided I should start and finish 2 quilts before Christmas.  My daughters do not like Christmas Cake, but they do like Stollen, so I have committed myself to making both ... and I have had requests to make more truffles, so I am trying to think of some Christmas truffle ideas.  Put myself under pressure ... not!  Not forgetting the cards I need to make ...

But we are here with the well-established WOYWW blog hop to share our desks.  First is a long shot of my crafting emporium/guest room/ironing room/now office as well!!  Please forgive the mess - this is very much a working room.  I will tidy, one day ....

This gives some idea of how my little space gets cramped so easily - at the other side of the room is a sofa bed!  

George's quilt is finished, washed, dried and waiting to be wrapped up.   I really do love the little Made with love by Grandma patches.

David's quilt is underway.  One strip sewn, many to go.  The little pile of squares will become a gorgeous cuddly quilt.  I hand cut all the squares - definitely a labour of love!

Next shot is my other desk - aka my office work space.  It's easy enough to pack up at the weekend so I can spread out with my sewing/crafting.

Last shot is a source of amusement for Mr M.  As some of you may be aware, I decided to learn how to crochet, and promptly ordered crochet hooks, yarn/wool, etc and settled down to watching a few you tube videos.  I have found some quite good ones.  However, I don't like to waste anything, so I have been practising, unravelling, starting over, as I learn the various different stitches/techniques.  One lady in particular has very good videos and I am keen to get going with Tunisian crochet.  Whilst I await the arrival of my new hooks, I have unravelled my practice piece and start practicing a smock stitch.  Not perfect by any means, but my main achievement was keeping the same number of stitches from start to finish.  Now I just need to find some nice dark pink, light pink and white yarn/wool to crack on with a baby blanket.  It's hard work shopping on line, as the colours aren't true reflections.  Can anyone recommend a yarn/wool for a baby blanket?

Have a lovely week, and I'll visit after work as usual.  Take care, Heather xx

WOYWW 596

Hello, I hope everyone is well.  I was determined to take part this week, in the longest running desk hop, so here's my pre-prepared contribution to WOYWW 

Apologies for missing last week, I was fully occupied by my gorgeous 4 year old granddaughter, whilst her parents enjoyed a few days honeymoon in the Lake District.

A staged shot of my desk, as I've just packed away my laptop ready to go into the office tomorrow as I'm interviewing.  But it shows I have done some crafting ... inspired by various YouTube videos.  From left to right, some Christmas cards which I had fun making, still have to finish most of them off; a canvas - not sure what will end up on there, but something else for my craft room wall, and two more Christmas card toppers.  Bottom one, I slightly messed up with not paying attention to ink types and promarkers - it will be hidden by a sentiment - lesson learned!  Top one needs a sentiment and i think santa and his reindeer...

Close up shots for those interested, hope you can see the shiny bits!!

My daughter's wedding was small, but wonderful.  Really rather cosy, and everyone had a lovely time.  I had the honour of giving her away, it was quite an emotional time for all of us.  Link to some photos for those interested here, courtesy of Mr M, whilst we await the official photos.  My truffles were a hit, although I spent every evening before the wedding making them, and finishing off the favours boxes, and place cards ... definitely worth it though.  

I also finished off the slate hearts that I showed a few weeks ago.  Thank you all for the suggestions.  I painted them with acrylic paint, and then heat embossed the stamps on.  When it stops raining, I shall make my way to my potting shed and hang them up.

I will do my visiting after work, and hope to catch up with as many of you as I can!  

Take care, and have a lovely week, Heather xx