Monday, 22 January 2018

New Neighbours

The snow has now gone and we are back to blustery rain showers, I think I prefer the snow.  It does however make for some great photo opportunities, today I have been watching the birds.  I had to tear myself away from the window in a bid to get some jobs done.  Washing and ironing waits for no man.  I also wanted to get some cards made for the Grandchildren, Valentines day is just around the corner.  I do like to post them something every week, mostly postcards so they can see Granny's Island.

The cards are simple using some vintage style paper, I cut out a heart and added a pearl embellishment. 



Simple but effective just need to write them a little note.

I have finally finished the cushion cover I had started to crochet.  It started a life as a throw but then I changed my mind and had a vision of an eclectic mix of style cushion on the pews that we are going to renovate for the craft room.


I added pom poms to the four corners using a pom pom maker, they are so much easier than cutting out the circles from cardboard and are done in half the time.


I have added them to the pile and intend to start on some embroidered ones and a couple of patchwork ones.  A slow but steady process that I am enjoying.  I am enjoying the process of planning this amazing outbuilding although it is slow going.




These photos are from yesterday when we still had a sprinkling of snow, I want to introduce you to our new neighbours...



There are a couple of beautiful black ones which I will get better photos of when I take a walk down the croft.

Hope you are warm and cosy where you are, the weather conditions are all over the place at the moment.  As always I thank you for your visit, your interest and your comments.  There is a lemon drizzle cake, mince pies and a couple of quiche's in the oven if you want to stay for lunch.

See you soon.


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  1. Sheila22 January 2018 at 04:21

    I love thinking of you crafting away in your cosy cottage with the snow outside.
    We are back to rain and mud now after not even a whole day of snow.
    Hugs-x-

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  2. Jo22 January 2018 at 04:35

    Thanks for dropping by Mama! My cushions are 6 year old and bursting at the seams, you have inspired me to think about my own cushion heaven. Jo x

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  3. Pioneer Woman at Heart22 January 2018 at 04:41

    Lunch sounds wonderful!

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  4. Mac n' Janet22 January 2018 at 04:45

    Love the colors of the cover. We're warmer here and hoping it'll stay that way for a while.

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  5. Jackie See22 January 2018 at 04:51

    Beautiful crochet work!

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  6. Rose Prairie Quilts and Farm22 January 2018 at 05:21

    The kids should love the cards and your right, valentine day is just around the corner. Love the look your going for on pew pillows. Hope you too are warm.

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  7. Louise Houghton22 January 2018 at 05:35

    Lovely craft papers. I have a bag full of pompoms I made before we moved to Wales. I intended to make a rug but with the move and then our new life I never got round to it. However I plan on making a quirky wreath for next Christmas with them.

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  8. The Joy of Home with Martha Ellen22 January 2018 at 08:01

    Oh, lunch sounds delicious! I love your new neighbors. I'm sure they will be nice. Your color palette is so pretty with your crocheted pieces. We are now in the upper 50's so we were able to take our walk outside which is always better. Have a wonderful week. ♥

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  9. Mylittlepieceofengland22 January 2018 at 08:05

    Oh yes please, a slice of lemon drizzle cake sounds lovely. The postcards are such a lovely idea, your grandchildren must be so excited looking out for things from you in the post xx

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  10. Pam22 January 2018 at 09:44

    We have had a dry and bright day but the wind is chilly, laundry all done yesterday. a little sewing today and a blitz through tomorrow morning.

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  11. Rosie22 January 2018 at 11:04

    Lovely new neighbours. Lemon Drizzle cake sounds wonderful:)

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  12. Betsy22 January 2018 at 11:16

    How sweet of you to send mail to your grandchildren every week. I should do that too. I don't want them to forget Grandma!
    The new neighbors are wonderful and I can't think of anything better than having quiche and lemon drizzle cake with you.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  13. Jules22 January 2018 at 11:34

    They are just the kind of neighbours you want!It's so lovely that you post something for your grandchildren every week. They must get so excited to receive your messages. X

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  14. Teresa Kasner22 January 2018 at 12:18

    The very best neighbors are the 4 legged ones.. LOL! I can't wait to see how you decorate and use your gorgeous stone outbuilding. What will you call it? A studio? Garden shed? ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  15. Hena Tayeb22 January 2018 at 12:36

    Oh I can go for some lemon drizzle cake!
    Those cushion covers look great and the addition of pompoms is perfect.

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  16. Vee22 January 2018 at 13:41

    Oh I’d love to stay. You always stay so busy with one thing and another. I must think about Valentine’s Day myself! Your new neighbors look like quiet ones.

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  17. Granny Marigold22 January 2018 at 14:06

    I'm baking today too. Biscotti and oatmeal/raisin cookies. The latter will go along with my dh when he goes to his volunteer 'job' tomorrow. Gleaners is an organization that receives veggies that stores don't want, usually in large truckfulls. The veggies are chopped, dried, packed ( by those volunteers) and sent to poor countries to be used to make soup.

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  18. Beatrice P. Boyd22 January 2018 at 17:01

    Those seat covers look comfy, Lorraine. And yes if we lived closer we would have enjoyed dropping in for lunch as it sounds delicious (and sure it will taste even better) Our snowfall is just about gone as well thanks for warming temps and a day of rain with more on the way. The Valentines are sure to be a hit and I will be getting mine ready for mailing as well.

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  19. krishna22 January 2018 at 17:17

    you are so talented .. Love those cards as well as those crochet cushion covers..

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  20. Sharon22 January 2018 at 18:18

    Nice finish on the cover! Snow is pretty to look at just not so nice to be out in all the time! I put up a birdfeeder not too long ago and tend to get distracted looking at the birds. They are much more interesting than the housework I should be doing!

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  21. kate steeper23 January 2018 at 00:01

    Oh to be able to pop anywhere for lunch...Spring seems a long way away

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  22. Gattina23 January 2018 at 00:44

    I love your new neighbors, wished we had those instead of the human once, although we can't complain !! I still have two blankets in the same pattern as your cushion, my MIL crocheted them for me ! So they are at least 25 years old but still good !

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  23. Nancy Chan23 January 2018 at 05:35

    Beautiful cushion covers. You have so many craft projects to keep you busy. Nice new neighbours.

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  24. Lorrie23 January 2018 at 09:47

    I agree with you about snow versus rain - I think snow, freshly fallen, brightens the landscape in a most welcome way during dark winter days. However, no snow here and lots of wind and rain. It's cozy by the fire, but I'm soon off to school.
    Your Valentine's are sweet and sure to be appreciated by your loved ones.

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  25. Lynn Holland23 January 2018 at 10:03

    Thank you for popping over to my little blog. Lovely to me you. What a busy creative lady you are.
    Here in the Rossendale Valley, Lancashire I’m sure we haven’t seen a blue sky since December

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  26. frayed at the edge23 January 2018 at 10:17

    Please save a slice of lemon drizzle for me! I like your cushions ..... and I love your new neighbours!!

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  27. Polly23 January 2018 at 10:27

    I'm late but I would definitely have stayed for lunch with three of my favourites on the menu. Your chrochet work is lovely. Very handsome neighbours. I bet your grandchildren love receiving your gifts, that's such a loving thing to do and I'm sure it helps them feel closer to you :-)

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  28. Cynthia23 January 2018 at 13:11

    I'm probably too late for lunch but I'll have some tea and lemon cake, please. I need to make some valentines for my little guys, too. I need some inspiration. Little boys don't like frills and lace so I have to be inventive. Maybe Supeman with hearts on his cape??? We'll see!

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  29. Henny Penny23 January 2018 at 14:25

    You are so talented and so smart! I do a lot thinking and planning but get very little done! Lunch sounds wonderful! Sure wish I could. Bet it's fun the have neighbors like that!

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  30. Billie Jo23 January 2018 at 15:33

    Yes, I would love a slice of lemon cake!
    Your neighbors look to be sweet.
    Have a cozy evening, my friend!

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  31. Patsy23 January 2018 at 17:28

    Such beautiful work. I love the way you've coordinated the colors. A superb collection. Might be slow going, but such a worthwhile project. Love seeing the pieces and the finished result will be exceptional.

    Sorry I missed the lemon cake. Love lemon.

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  32. Karen @ Beatrice Euphemie23 January 2018 at 21:11

    Oh, yes, save me a place at the table! Yum! Lovely crochet - the colors are wonderful together. Your Valentine's cards are very sweet. We are having dreary rain and maybe some snow later in the week, too. Love your new neighbors - I've always favored black sheep :) xx Karen

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  33. Betsy23 January 2018 at 22:59

    Lemon drizzle cake! How wonderful that sounds! I love your neighbors. I am sure I would rather have snow also. Blustery winds are hard to deal with I am sure, although they would put me right to sleep with the sound. Hard to get out in though.
    Betsy

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  34. karen24 January 2018 at 05:53

    when you said neighbors I thought people! How sweet that you get to see some sheep . Your finished projects are fabulous!

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  35. Anonymous24 January 2018 at 08:00

    Oh what fun to have such fun neighbors :) and yes, crafting at a slow pace brings so much joy! Have a great lunch ;D

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  36. Shirley-Ann24 January 2018 at 08:53

    I agree, I far prefer the snow to the rain. Your new neighbours are lovely ;)

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  37. Jo25 January 2018 at 01:07

    Our weather sounds much like yours, no more snow but blustery showers. The forecast was looking quite good at the weekend so I don't know where the wind's come from. Such lovely new neighbours.

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  38. shwet25 January 2018 at 02:50

    Lovely cards and that cushion covers are so beautiful. i am sure it require lost of efforts to weave that.Great creativity.
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  39. Crimson Kettle25 January 2018 at 07:07

    I'm listening to this programme about your area and thinking of you. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09nxzn5

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  40. Grandmabeckyl.blogspot26 January 2018 at 23:41

    The colors of your projects are lovely. And so sweet of you to send your grandchildren cards and letters. I'm sure they will enjoy them. Nice neighborly sheep you have there across the fence. Yum, lunch sounds good but it's time for em to go go bed. Just finished up my tea that I had with the last piece of apple pie a bit earlier. Have a blessed weekend my friend!

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  41. handmade by amalia29 January 2018 at 05:12

    Washing and ironing waits for no man. Truer words were never spoken.
    Amalia
    xo

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