Well what a grey week it has been here in Norfolk. I'm sure I haven't seen full daylight for 5 days! I feel like a hibernating mouse here in my cosy workroom. I haven't been able to take any decent photographs so I shall share with you some thrifty finds from last weekend. A jumble sale and the annual Norwich Textile Fair were two lovely outings, just me and my shopping bag!
A few new patterns to add to my collection; I love the graphics on the 'Needlework Development' booklet.A couple more blues for the kitschen (well you know I don't have much crockery so I could always do with a couple more!)
A beautiful set of metal coasters,
And this! Acres and acres of hand-stitched patchwork quilt. More than two and a half metres square! That's over 6 square metres in total. Oh happy day!
I found it languishing un-noticed and unloved on a beautiful Indian textiles stall. So much work, all perfectly backed in a red floral cotton.
So many amazing patches I couldn't possibly choose a favourite bit.
Bright colours and retro fabrics.
All edged with red hexagons creating a ziggy zaggy snazzy edge! I did a quick cost benefit analysis for hubby. It worked out at just over £4 a metre! For all that work and cosiness.
Back me up here ladies! Tell me it was one that couldn't get away! Now I just have to work out how to launder it!
But, as if that wasn't enough, I also found these!
Literally dozens of them. I have no real plans other than to gaze upon them in wonder. But it does mean I'll be making some of those woodland buns very soon!
And one more lovely thing. I have been sent an award by Mel Mel over at her chatty, daily blog. Thank-you Mel - very kind of you to think of me and thank-you for stopping by so often.
And a big thank-you to everyone else who watches my blog either here or over at the magical Google Reader. I will try to take some crafting photos for you soon. We're off to the school Bonfire Night tonight! Pumpkins, fireworks and hot punch - perfect! t.x
A few new patterns to add to my collection; I love the graphics on the 'Needlework Development' booklet.A couple more blues for the kitschen (well you know I don't have much crockery so I could always do with a couple more!)
A beautiful set of metal coasters,
And this! Acres and acres of hand-stitched patchwork quilt. More than two and a half metres square! That's over 6 square metres in total. Oh happy day!
I found it languishing un-noticed and unloved on a beautiful Indian textiles stall. So much work, all perfectly backed in a red floral cotton.
So many amazing patches I couldn't possibly choose a favourite bit.
Bright colours and retro fabrics.
All edged with red hexagons creating a ziggy zaggy snazzy edge! I did a quick cost benefit analysis for hubby. It worked out at just over £4 a metre! For all that work and cosiness.
Back me up here ladies! Tell me it was one that couldn't get away! Now I just have to work out how to launder it!
But, as if that wasn't enough, I also found these!
Literally dozens of them. I have no real plans other than to gaze upon them in wonder. But it does mean I'll be making some of those woodland buns very soon!
And one more lovely thing. I have been sent an award by Mel Mel over at her chatty, daily blog. Thank-you Mel - very kind of you to think of me and thank-you for stopping by so often.
And a big thank-you to everyone else who watches my blog either here or over at the magical Google Reader. I will try to take some crafting photos for you soon. We're off to the school Bonfire Night tonight! Pumpkins, fireworks and hot punch - perfect! t.x
Comments
Cheers!
Have a lovely day!xx
Blessings,
Madeline
Tracey
I have never seen anything like the flowered cocktail sticks before. You can only look at them-they look too fantastic to be used.
We obviously share the same good taste!
love H
Deb x
So happy to have happened upon your blog.
Happy Blogging
Jaime
Kimx
Hope you all had a wonderful evening, last night!
Of course I'll back you up - things like this a are a rare find and HAVE to be snapped up!! It was asking to be bought, especially by someone who appreciates the fabric choices and craftsmanship!
Those plastic picks are awesome!
Enjoy the rest of your weekend,
Niki x (Will email soon!)
love that patchwork quilt. What a glorious find.
Have a lovely week :O)
Sadie
Hen x
Reluctant memsahib - mitumba sounds great fun! I can't imagine what treasures you would find for the outpost - do show and tell! t.xx
Hen - that's very kind. But if I tell you I paid £1 for the jar and 50p for the platter..... I really am hopeless at resisting a bargain, and I am equally hopeless at settling upon one pattern or style of anything, but especially china. The closest we have to a set is all the Poole Twintone we use for everyday china- just the colours are mismatched! Fickle as a flea that's me! t.xxx
Lesley x
Fantastic quilt, am soo jealous!
G
xx
MS - I was just the same - until I found this one! Your day will come! t.x