After all the sorting and sifting throughout the house, loft, sheds and workshops we certainly had a lot to get rid of. There wasn't a lot of sellers but I suppose that made it easier to sell there wasn't a lot of competition. We certainly had a nice morning, chatting and laughing and best of all making money out of things we no longer wanted. We still have enough to do another one, so maybe next week if the weather holds. I intend to catch up with everyone and then put my feet up with a cuppa and my Homemaker magazine that has just arrived, a subscription gift from our daughter. We call it the gift that keeps on giving. Then its back to the grindstone as I need to make soup for Dad and alter some pyjamas for him that he had for Fathers day. No rest for the wicked!!!!
I have been on a mission with the sewing machine, making a few bits and pieces. Bibs always go down well and I have altered a pattern I use to give it a little more length, ready for weaning. So far I have three made but there are another 5 cut out ready to go.
I actually made myself something, which is a rarity. I made myself a shopper, perfect for a trip to town as carrier bags are no longer given as standard practise we now have to pay for bags here in the UK.
I loved the strawberries on the fabric, perfect for the season and it certainly made me smile. I thought I would look for some fabric in my stash ready to make another one for the Autumn.
I have made a cushion for Lily/Daisy's playroom, they love all of the Disney Princess's since their trip to Disneyworld.
We have also made them a pin board so that we can laminate some photos of them with the Disney Princess's, the perfect accessory.
Finally I pickled some beetroot, we have had such an abundance of beetroot it would otherwise have been wasted.
The kettle is calling so I am off for a nice afternoon tea, hopefully there are scones in the tin. Finally we are seeing a little bit of Summer which includes the sun. How are you spending these sunny days?
See you soon.
Wonderful makes. The strawberry bag is very cheery. I especially like the idea of different patterned bags for the different seasons. I hope the weather holds out for you. X
ReplyDeleteAlways doing something (beautiful !) and always with new projects !
ReplyDeleteYou are really a busy bee ;)
Enjoy the Summer !
Hug
Anna
You always get so much done, it just amazes me. I like the Toy Story bib so cute.
ReplyDeleteIt was a beautiful morning here so I got lots of washing done, hung it on the line and then there's been showers this afternoon so it's all come in again, very annoying. What a lot of things you've got done, I often wonder if the midweek car boot sales are well attended, they're something I associate with a weekend. I'm sure the girls will be happy with their princess cushion and a lovely idea making the pin board too. I love beetroot, I have it roasted, delicious.
ReplyDeleteWell done on the carboot, its good to have a declutter every now and then I have just done the same but been selling on gumtree x
ReplyDeleteSo many lovely completed projects. You have a collection of very nice fabrics. Beautiful red sky!
ReplyDeleteThe skies have been beautiful over here lately too. I find myself taking many sunset photos. What a cute bag! One of these days I will learn to sew.
ReplyDeleteHope you had a nice afternoon cuppa. Glad the boot sale went well. Your sewing projects are all really lovely. Glad you made something for you, your bag is very pretty!!
ReplyDeleteThe strawberry bag is so cheerful. Perfect for summer. One for each season would be a great idea.
ReplyDeleteNice to have a profitable day after a clean-out. I see your spinning wheel in one of your photos and it looks just like mine. Is it an Ashford? Mine has many miles on it as I have had it for over 30 years and we know each other very well.
ReplyDeleteIt arrived here too although I was in work for most of it today! Love the bag - I really need to make some.
ReplyDeleteGood for you having such a good sale. It's always nice to make some money for things you don't want anymore anyway. I love all of your sewing projects. My little granddaughter would love that cushion too and the pin board is wonderful. You are such a talented seamstress. I could use lots of those market bags for the same reason. About half of our stores don't have bags any longer.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Betsy
Contrary to the forecast, we got up to rain, although it brightened up later. It amazes me to see people in supermarkets paying to get carrier bags,instead of making/buying re-usable ones!
ReplyDeleteBusy, Busy, I like your shopper such summery colours. We don't have beetroot yet but I have picked strawberries tonight. Jo x
ReplyDeleteI'm spending my day blogging and then heading off to swim with Gracie! I always admire all the things you accomplish. I hope there was a scone in the tin for you. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
ReplyDeleteYou always have such a fun and interesting post. We are getting ready to have a big yard sale here. Lots of junk to get rid of, and hopefully make a little money too. I love your new shopping bag. It is so pretty!!
ReplyDeleteWow you have been busy! The shopper is so pretty...lovely fabric. That's great you have car boot sales mid week....ours only tend to be on sundays and bank holidays.
ReplyDeleteWe had a beautiful sky too.. Love the baby bibs and princess pillows and your strawberry shopper need one too. Happy Wednesdsy with love Janice
ReplyDeleteIt's a bit gray and windy here today, but not chilly. The princess pillow is just perfect for Disney-mad little girls. I love pickled beets and hope to make more this summer when they are ready in the garden.
ReplyDeleteHappy Wednesday (although it's likely almost Thursday in your world).
Beautiful nature captures, and I love all the items in your photos!
ReplyDeleteMy mom used to make bags from double quilted fabric and some from heavier fabric. My daughter has one that was my mom's as I have a few of my own. I get almost teary eyed when I see. Sunset photos are lovely. It's been warm the last couple days, more humid today here in Oregon. A bit of rain showers coming, warm Sat which is nice for an outdoor wedding I'm attending and taking my friends photos. Excited!! Yes a cuppa tea sounds nice and I'll have some soon. Need to see if there's any cookies in the jar. None there this a.m. unless daughter got some out!! Glad your boot sale went well. Take care!!!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are getting some summer sunshine! Before an unexpected guest from NY state arrived I had time to take our porch chairs out to scrub and hose them down in the sunshine here, but we are supposed to get rain showers tomorrow. Cheers for all your sewing projects and car boot profit! xx
ReplyDeleteI love afternoon skies like these! All of the things you made are so wonderful! So good your sale went well!
ReplyDeleteYou are a busy bee! I do like your bibs, they closure looks very practical. Sadly, no babies anywhere near me at the moment. Have a lovely weekend.
ReplyDeleteLovely sewing projects as always MM.
ReplyDeleteThe sun is playing hide and seek today...out for a couple of minutes and then back behind the thick clouds-x-
It's always nice to be able to rehome things we no longer want or need. I'm glad you had good weather for your car boot sale. Your bibs are really cute, and I'm sure the shopping bag will get lots of use. Your granddaughters are going to love the additions to their playroom!
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ReplyDeleteLooks great! So nice to see your latest makes. Those bibs are brilliant! Also love your shopper! I made quite a few of these a couple of years back when I got more into sewing. I use one as a project bag for my crochet to take with me everywhere. Very useful!
Have a nice weekend,
Ingrid xx
Myfunkycrochet.blogspot.be
love your shopper bag!! We still give out plastic bags like there's no tomorrow in rural PA. I use my own tote bags at some stores. love your scenic photos!!
ReplyDeleteSuper makes - I like the bibs, particularly the Toy Story fabric. Great shopper too, you have inspired me to create one as I have had fabric and good intentions for ages!
ReplyDeleteThank you for always leaving comments on my blog :) I so appreciate you taking the time to read it. x
ReplyDeleteYou continually amaze me with your beautiful creations. How do you find the time to make so many wonderful things?
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the upcoming weekend. Hugs to you!
That shopping bag you made is so cute. I think making different ones for the seasons would be a great idea1 Around here some stores have begun to charge .05 for a plastic bag and I try to always have one of my fabric bags along with me.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sky photos!! Love the bag, I enjoy using cloth bags and some of my Thirty One bags from when I was selling to go to the grocery store with. :-) I have never tried beetroot! A joy to visit here, have a great evening.
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Jill
You are always so busy you make my head spin, hope you had time to drink a cup of tea and enjoy your magazine.
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