Friday 19 June 2015

Five on Friday

This has been a really busy week for me with lots of changes in medical regime for both my dear Dad and husband.  Extra hospital appointments, changes in medication and Nurses holidays add to the workload.  I am trying to have a clear out as well which is not an ideal time, but I have started so I will finish.  I intend to sell at a car boot sale instead of going to land fill.  Any proceeds will be used for updating the nursery for the grandchildren.  Anyway onwards and upwards my five for this week are five Cath Kidston books that take pride of place in my craft room.

 
First up is patch, a great book for simple patchwork projects.  I have used this book many times. 
 
 
The child's pentagon ball pattern is one that I return to time and time again.  Making them for gifts and for selling at the craft fairs I attended, they were a real hit.
 
 
 
My second choice is sew, a great book containing simple sewing patterns.  A fun book which again I have used often to make gifts and more recently some little bags I use for storage.
 
 
I love this fabric, the colours are so vibrant yet still go with all the pastels she is renowned for.
 
 
Choice number 3 is make .  The cover is such a delight with the beautiful floral pattern that is such a popular choice for her vintage style kitchen wear.  This is the book I used when I trimmed towels, both mine and my daughters bathrooms.  I trimmed towels for all the grandchildren to personalize them and enhance a plain towel into something quite special.
 
 
I did use several variations of the pattern, including sewing the duck fabric to towels as well as the cowboy fabric and the circus fabric.
 
 
Choice number 4 was a gift from my daughter Amie sometime ago and has been used to make toppers for present using the tree pattern, it was also adapted to make cards.  Strangely enough all of the material are included with the book to make 12 ornaments and yet have not been used.  That gives me something to think about for this year.
 

 
Finally my choice for book number 5 is rag doll, a book that my husband bought for me whilst on the way to the Isle of Lewis.  We had stopped for lunch at Baxter's shopping centre and there it was on a shelf willing me to look at it which of course I did.
 
 
I adore the doll and have made it twice with variations on the clothes, incidentally the book contains patterns for several outfits.  What is quite strange is that yet again I haven't used the kit which was included in the pack.
 
 
I do have a couple more but will share them with you another time.  This is a five on Friday post so I am once again joining in with Amy over at Love Made My Home, why not pop over and take a look.
 
Hope you have a great weekend, see you soon.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


31 comments:

  1. There is always space for craft books on our shelves, isn't there? I hope you are all settling into the new medical routines. Have a lovely weekend. x

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  2. What can I say. Cath Kidston. Love her stuff. I have mugs aprons tea towels egg cups. ..shall I go on.

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  3. The books look great. Maybe some of the patterns would be good for a beginner sewer like me. Have a great weekend.

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  4. During the time I was interested in crafts, these craft books were very expensive and I couldn't afford them. I hope everyone has settled into medical and all is smooth now.

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  5. You have a nice selection of books. I often buy books for inspiration and then end up making up my own thing. The sewing and craft books being put out now are such a delight to browse through with their pretty fabrics and great photography. Happy weekend!
    Wendy

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  6. All the stress in your life with your dad and husband, and you find time to make things with your own hands. I can see why those patchwork balls would be a big selling item at craft fairs.

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  7. Oh, what sweet cuteness! With books like that around I don't think I would get anything but crafting done :) Happy weekend, my friend!

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  8. Hope you get time to sit down and relax even just to read through your lovely Cath Kidston books! I'd just love a look through them too! I was actually in one of their shops today and wish I'd bought one!

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  9. Hi - just found your blog from Amy at Love made my home and have really enjoyed having a read. I also have had a clear out. I have the Patch and Christmas decoration book from Cath Kidston. Joan at www.aviewtothefells.com

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  10. They look like great books. I need to get back into sewing and crafting.

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  11. I do love all-things CK too - I was at the outlet shop at Bicester Village yesterday, there are just too many lovely things, not least these fab crafty books. Hope your weekend ahead is easier and less busy too. xx

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  12. They do look lovely books - I love the patchwork ball and the little bags what super things to make as gifts and to receive as well:)

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  13. I can't resist a lovely craft book. Even if I never make anything from the book, it's good to browse through and enjoy the beautiful pictures.

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  14. I've made that patchwork ball several times too. It IS the perfect baby gift. My best friend's son(who is 2.5) uses his to play hockey in the house. I guess it's soft and safe enough for indoor play!!

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  15. I know the first four of these books as I also own them! They are all great aren't they. I don't know the last one, but it looks really good. You might remember that I made up the felt Christmas ornaments last year from my book. They are a lot of fun to make, but allow yourself plenty of time as they are quite fiddly with small pieces, but really fun and they are great when they are done! Thank you so much as always for joining in. I hope that you have a great weekend and that it brings better times for your Dad and husband. xx

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  16. You are very talented and I enjoyed your photos very much. I am sorry for the difficult times for your dad and husband. God bless.

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  17. I never knew she had done so many books. I have one but think it is different from the ones you have shared. I do know it came with a lovely pattern and fabric for a bag that I still use for knitting projects.

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  18. love Cath Kidston, will look out for the rag doll book.

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  19. So much possibility from all those books. I enjoy getting all the little kits with Mollie Makes, and ironically, haven't made any of them yet either. What's up with that? :) Have a great weekend. Tammy

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  20. Such interesting pattern books! Looks like you made some great projects too. I have a rag doll I am soon to begin and am looking forward to it.

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  21. I only have the 1 Cath Kidston book, but feel inspired to get another now xx

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  22. You have a very nice library of CK books.. they could keep you busy for years, couldn't they? ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  23. Hello Lorraine, Thanks for sharing. These all look like great books to have. I also got Patch and the Embroidery one by CK.
    Sorry to hear about your loved ones medical changes, hope everything will settle down again.
    As for the clearout, sometimes this can be very therapeutic, I keep my fingers crossed for you that you will raise nice funds for the kids!
    Have a nice weekend!
    Ingridxx
    http://myfunkycrochet.blogspot.be

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  24. Looking through craft books is so soothing isn't it, my own 'stash' is well loved. I hope it relaxes you a bit during a tricky time xx

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  25. I hope your parents are feeling better soon ... And I hope your crafty works help you to face this tricky time ! I wish you a lovely sunday !

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  26. Ooh, lovely. I do love CK, although like many others, I think it's lost its way a bit recently. I have one of the books and keep promising myself but I haven't got round to it yet... x

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  27. All the crafting books looks great!! The patchwork ball looks lovely and so does the little storage bag made of cute fabric :))

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  28. I have the Make book too but shamefully haven't made anything yet! I do love that hexagon ball though and can understand why you make them. Have a wonderful week xx

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  29. Hi Mama! great blog memories for me. My very first post was the dresden plate cushion from the patch book kit. I have not got any of the others but I love the tweedy bag in that one too. Jo xxx

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  30. I hope you make lots and lots of money at your sale!! Sorry that the dr appointments are piling up, hopefully they will go smoothly!

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  31. Phew for a moment there I thought you were sending Cath off to the carboot sale! Hope you sell lots!

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