Sunday 24 April 2011

Easter Weekend

Happy Easter!   I've been very good this week - did the garden as promised - it still needs more time spent on it so perhaps a bit more this week.  I've made two different prototype tunic tops for my granddaughter and they're awaiting the sign of approval - let's hope they fit.   I made some colourful book covers from some felt which was an experimental piece which I then hand embroidered - I do like them, perhaps I'll have photos of them next time.    I've also been getting some photos ready for a competition - the standard is high so I've been agonising over which to submit - only time will tell if I've made the right decisions.

On Saturday, we went to Lark Lane (without the St. George's Day rose - a long story!) and, although it was quiet, we still enjoyed it.  Once again, we met some new and interesting people and, among other things, sold some of the scarves I spoke about in my last blog.  Liz, my sister and partner in crime, is ordering some more wool for us tomorrow, so the knitting needles will be red hot getting some more ready for the Craft Fair at Longmoor Lane Methodist Church on 7th May.

Today, we've been walking in the Lake District - hoping to get some good photographs of bluebells.   The weather was glorious, the birdsong was wonderful (particularly the goldcrest we saw)  but the bluebells are just a bit later up there than here so, although they were plentiful, they were not quite at their best.   Took many, many photos anyway and I'm going to get them onto the computer this evening, along with the birds from last week.  

I'm not sure what the plans are for the rest of this week, I need to finish off quite a few bits and pieces before I start on something new  - a bit of self-discipline required.  We'll see.

Sunday 17 April 2011

I'm back again

Oh dear, the new me didn't last long - I haven't written anything new for weeks!   No real excuses - I have been busy and I have been out of the country for a few days visiting family - but I really should have posted something. I have been knitting furiously - scarves made from either Rico Can Can or Katia Ondas and Triana yarns - they are really different, and they feel absolutely gorgeous, soft and silky - they remind me of a feather boa!

I've also been printing some photos of the winter sunset at Crosby,  Merseyside, which I took ages ago, they make lovely cards.

On 2nd April, we went to Neston again, we enjoyed it very much - once again meeting interesting people.   I was even able to help one of the ladies manning the cafe with a knitting pattern which had got the better of her - I hope she's getting on with it o.k. now.

This week I've been taking advantage of the Spring weather and have been out taking photos of birds, flowers etc.   I should really have been doing the garden, but I've promised myself to get out there this week instead.   In a spare moment I'm making a summer tunic top for one of my granddaughters - I've cut a pattern off one she already has and its cut out and ready to sew.  I hope its a success - only time will tell!

On Saturday, we're going to the Old Police Station at Lark Lane, a favourite haunt of ours, it's Easter Saturday so I hope there'll be plenty of people in holiday mood - perhaps looking for the odd last minute Easter Present!   It's also St. Georges Day so I'll have to try to get myself a red rose (not a poppy!).