Thursday 9 April 2015

Trying something new....

Hello all, I hope that you've been having a good week? The weather here the last couple of days has been glorious - lots of blue skies & spring sunshine.  As both husband and I were off today I persuaded him that a visit to the garden nurseries might be a good idea (not sure he was quite as convinced), and had a happy hour choosing some plants for the garden. As some are still a little delicate, they've taken up residence in the greenhouse (alongside the tomato plants and sprouting seed trays - not to mention the various pots, watering cans and spiders lol!). But at least I feel I've made a start!  Husband had wandered around the plant nursery with a slightly bored expression - but as a reward for not once uttering the "Have you finished yet?" phrase, I took him for lunch at a lovely little cafe out in the countryside.  As I was in such a generous mood, I even let him pay.....

It's been lovely to have some time off to catch up with a few jobs, meet up with some friends - and also to do some crafting! And I also thought I'd take the opportunity to try something I haven't done before - even though the sensible, logical side of my brain was shouting "No! Not more crafts!", the other, more reckless side, was shouting "Yay! More crafts!".  So I thought I'd try some patchwork and made two cushions.  What do you think?





Finished off with some wooden buttons! 
I'm quite pleased with them for a first attempt - I'm just wondering what to make next! 

And I've been busy with the crocheting - I've got a couple of craft fairs coming up, and so now busy trying to make a good selection of cards and crafty goodies!  At least it all keeps me out of mischief lol! 

I hope you have also enjoyed some Spring sunshine.
Back soon,
Kim x 



14 comments:

  1. Kim loving the cushions and so prifessional. Now wasnt you kind to let him pay. lol. Glad to hear you have been having some R & R

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  2. Kim these are just gorgeous, I love the colours and different patterns -glad you're having a good break. Always hard going back to the routine, but hey, only 6 weeks till the next one!! xx

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  3. Gorgeous cushions Ki.
    Hugs
    Caz x

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  4. These look gorgeous Kim, I love the mix of different materials.
    Sue xx

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  5. They are wonderful cushions Kim and I love the buttoned backs xx

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  6. These are so awesome Kim, you should start a little cottage industry up with all your gorgeous creations. Well done sweetie.
    Have a good weekend.
    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxx

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  7. Hi Kim, I thought it was a design in the material, not patchwork at all, very, very professional indeed,well done...I used to do alot at one time, may try again at some point, who knows...
    Have a good week-end.xx

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  8. How gorgeous Kim, such lovely colours and patterns
    hugs Jacee
    Simply Paper Card Design

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  9. Gorgeous patchwork cushions, they look brilliant.
    Lorraine x

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  10. Hi Kim just thought I'd pop by for a quick hello and saw your wonderful patchwork cushions, love the colours and patterns xx

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  11. I love them Kim, you really are a talented lady!!
    Hugs
    Gina xx

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  12. Oh love those! Beautiful fabrics! TFS

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  13. brilliant, wouldn't know it's your first attempt. I've just branched out into sewing too - yeah more crafty stash to look for x

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I love reading your comments - and thanks for taking the time to leave one!
Kim x