Showing posts with label Swap. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Swap. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Welcome To Narnia aka My Lady Cave


In the weekend I decided to tackle Narnia aka My lady Cave
In the year that was 2014, Narnia became nothing other than a dumping ground - whilst I still continued to craft during 2014, it was usually at the dining room table, and only a few quilts.




I used to love making myself a cuppa tea and just sitting in Narnia first thing in the weekend, browsing the many craft books on my book shelf . . . Looking for inspiration or searching for new ideas.  
Sunday morning I got up, made my coffee and ventured into Narnia, appearing out for my next cuppa, the gym or to eat.  

My swap/memento shelves . . .
Just looking at the knick knacks on these shelves brings back memories of happy creative blogging days when I joined in with craft swaps and made friendships around the world.  
Where did those days go? 


Narnia is a small space, the ironing board doubles as a cutting table (unless I have to use the dining table) and I just love my ironing board cover, which also I received in a swap.  
Narnia is named such because it literally is in a wardrobe.  A walk in wardrobe out the back of my Beauty Therapy Clinic.  (I work from home)


Shelving full of fabric.  Now all sorted back into colour order.  Beautiful Cath Kidston, Tilda and Liberty fabric.  Gorgeous vintage sheets.  So much gorgeousness waiting to be used.
Two years ago I vowed not to purchase any new fabric until I used my stash, I lasted 18 months (that's pretty good going for a sewer/quilter/crafter)


My wool and dishcloth cotton stash . . . All just waiting to be used.

I moved my sewing machine (which I have owned since I was 20!) from the dining room table and 
back into Narnia.  In the evening I sat and sewed up the hem on a skirt which had been sitting waiting 3 months.  It felt so good to be back in MY quiet space.
  

Two baskets of UFO's . . . my plan for this year is to empty these baskets! 
Narnia, my space just for me to sit, drink a cuppa and create.


Friday, January 10, 2014

LOVING

I wholeheartedly believe that no matter what is happening in your life, there is always something you can be thankful for..no matter how simple it is.


Herbal Tea - YES I do !
My newly discovered love is Pratty's Feel Good Teas


Completing unfinished projects!  

SWAPS!  
This year was the 3rd year I participated in Chookyblue's Secret Santa Swap
The gorgeous table runner in the background in shades of pink blue and red was my main present opened on Christmas Day sent to me from Jeanette
I LOVE it and it is for everyday use!
My partner was Fiona and you can see what I sent her HERE
Thank you again Chooky for organising a great swap I know how much time goes into hosting them!




Conquering a new crochet block
This was my original idea for my mood blanket, I'm still undecided .. .. .. If I'm to stick to this ~ 52 weeks ~ do I need to stick to a plain easy to whip up block?


LOVE - I have absolutely cherished these past 10 days just me and my Mr, however, I'm also beside myself with excitement that my babies (8 & 5) come home today!
Last night I turned off everything and slipped into total relaxation - it's good for the soul

Linking in with


Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Sew Sweet Swap


The idea of this swap is to send a small handmade zippered pouch (or similar) to your swap partner filled with some yummy treats.

This is not a secret swap and is open internationally

What To Include In Your Parcel
  •  a handmade zippered pouch (or similar)
  •  some sweets / chocolates / lollies 
  •  a card or postcard, with your blog and email address 
  • extras? - absolutely , if you wish but OPTIONAL 

Sign up is by WEDNESDAY 22nd January 
Partners allocated FRIDAY 24th January
Deadline to ship your lovely gifts will be FRIDAY 14th February


When you receive your swap parcel, please email your partner to thank them and/or dedicate a blog post
The golden rule to swaps is 'give like you would wish to receive' and to have FUN

To sign up comment below
You will be sent a questionnaire to fill out which will be passed onto your swap partner
Grab the button and share the swap love



Photo kindly supplied by Leonie from Kiwi At Heart as an example from an Australian Swap  she participated in 2013