Shop Update and Competition

Another month and another post but this time one with a difference. As promised in my previous blog post I have been busy and have stocked up my Folksy store with some cracking bags; some old fabric designs and some new fabric designs. I'm not going to tell you how long it took me to photograph them (lying on my stomach in the garden) or how exasperated my other half got as I confessed that 'I like this one and this one and oh I like this one.'  Since the photos have been made public I've had a lot of interest on social media; The Brother Sewing machine company wanted to feature them on their Instagram site and friends have been oohing and ahhing over them on Facebook.  At the moment my Folksy site is stocking the pyramid bags and stitch markers, there are still more different designs to come and other products too (not just fabric makes).

So on with the competition.  To be in with a chance of winning one of these beautiful bags, there are more designs on my Folksy website just click the link or the colour banner above this text. Just leave a comment on my blog of what bag you would like, why you like the design (not a requirement) along with either your Ravelry ID or your email, in the format of  see example "username at ymail dotcom."  The competition is not just open to British visitors but overseas as well. The closing date for this competition will be midnight GMT on the 3rd of September 2016 and the winner will be announced on the 4th of September 2016.

 Goodluck and happy choosing.

xoxoxoxo

And we're off.....

 

Today is the first day of the Outfit Along (squee) a challenge that I'm going to be a part of over the month of June.   This is a two part challenge in which I have to make a cardigan and then a dress.  I should be able to manage this even though I have lots of other projects on the go.

Now, one thing has changed since last week,  I have made an adjustment to the yarn; I was originally going to use Cascade 220 but decided to opt for Cascade 220 Superwash. Why? There isn't any difference in the texture of the two yarns, just, the colour choices appeared a better match for the material of my dress. I only sat in front of two different computer monitors for half and hour ummming! And ahhing! over what colour of green I should choose and then when push came to shove I hit another button colour instead and bought Candy Pink. It doesn't go with the big star flowers in the design, but it does match the little flowers perfectly. I don't know if you can see the other feature in the pattern, yes, it's  my favourite insect of all time, a ladybird.
Also in my previous post, I mentioned that this material was destined for another dress pattern, which I think is now lost in the wreck of a room where I do my crafting.  If I remember correctly the pattern was a halter neck dress, to be honest,  I'm not really a fan of them (I have wide shoulders and biggish boobs, feels like I have a ready made table in front of me) so I don't know why I bought it.   The new pattern, well, I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it suits my body image, it should look good  once I have lost a few pounds and stopped eating Jelly Tots (this weeks craving, lol) been dreaming about them all week and yesterday I decided to succumb and bought a bag, well a biggish bag.....ooppp's.

Anyway enjoy the rest of your day peeps,  I'm going back to potter in the garden, then I'll maybe watch some catch-up T.V. and do more rows of my cardigan. 

Bye for now
Shirley xx

New Stock- Shop Update!

Since my computer is now well and back to good health I have managed to photograph my new stock and upload photos.  All the new items have been uploaded to my Folksy store here

Partridge in a Pear tree (blue)

Partridge in a Pear tree (cream)

Winter Rose

Orange Blossom

Twilight Safari

Cinders

Toffee Apple

Poppy

Autumn

Made by Sun Rae

Sewn in beautiful designer fabric, these gorgeous Pyramid Project Bags measure 7" high x 7" wide. The cases are fully lined with a zip fastening closing and carry handle made from ribbon. They are able to hold a sock knitting project with Dpns and 100g of yarn or a small crochet project, yarn and hook.

This item is ideal for popping in your handbag when out and about or storing your project discreetly away, when at home.

Mother's Day Gifts!

I decided this year to make my Mother's Day Gifts. Why?
!/ They are made with love and alot of thought.
2/ My mum has hinted at a couple of the items for a whole year, oopps!.
3/ I have had the time to make them, as I am recuperating from an illness.


DPN HOLDER:
Exterior: lilac cotton
Lining: White Cotton
Edging: Purple Satin
Buttons: Metal Cat Faces

 
CLOTHES PEG BAG:
Exterior: Yellow Polka Dot Cotton
Interior: Cream Cotton
Decor: Little Girl Figure Appliqued with cotton Scraps
Edging: Crochet Picot Edge in Yellow Cotton Yarn.

DAISY CROCHET SCARF:
Yarn: Pale Lilac Sock Weight Yarn (make unknown, from a cone)
Stitch used: Daisy from crochet dictionary.

Can you guess my mum loves purple!
The look on her face was priceless! She was very teary and smiley at the same time.

Happy Mother's Day mum!
I Love You!

Shirley xxx