Thursday, 5 July 2018

A Craft Catch-Up

I have achieved so much in the garden, this beautiful weather has enabled me to be outside.  I generally take a break mid afternoon and enjoy the coolness of the cottage and do a little crafting.  Just a little at a time but it is a nice break and I have got such a lot done.  I have trimmed some new white towels for the bathroom using some fabric I bought in Norwich.



The trim was some I had in my stash.  A  valance was made for the utility room window.  Whilst the valance is complete the room is still a work in progress and remains a bit of a dumping ground.



I have had a couple of sessions making cards, keeping them blank ready in the drawer for any occasion.







Using black fabric paint and stencils I have embellished some muslin squares for use in the kitchen.  I really did enjoy the process.





Harris Tweed is always a great joy for me to work with and I love to have a few bits in the gift drawer ready so I added the tweed, a wooden cut out and a button.





I then usually have a crochet project by my chair for sitting and relaxing in the evening.  I will share them with you in another post.

A very warm welcome to new followers, I do hope you enjoy my little adventures though life.  As always I thank you for your visit, your support, comments and emails. 

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30 comments:

  1. Mac n' Janet5 July 2018 at 06:31

    You are a very talented lady, love those towels.

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  2. Beca5 July 2018 at 06:37

    The 3d cards are so pretty. I like the yellow check valance. It will be very happy and cheery in your utility room. Sure to put a smile on anyone's face.
    xx Beca

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  3. Betsy5 July 2018 at 07:16

    You are so talented! I love the cards and towels a lot!
    betsy

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  4. Sue in Suffolk5 July 2018 at 07:58

    Goodness you have been busy, everything looking really good

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  5. Sheila5 July 2018 at 08:36

    You have been busy MM. I love the towels and the fabric you have used.
    Hugs-x-

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  6. Pioneer Woman at Heart5 July 2018 at 10:53

    I enjoying seeing all of your projects today. It's so hot and humid I am forced indoors today, so it's cleaning and hopefully some handiwork.

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  7. Mylittlepieceofengland5 July 2018 at 10:55

    Your towels look fab, what a brilliant way to finish them off. I love the bits and pieces you do with tweed, the covers are lovely xx

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  8. Granny Marigold5 July 2018 at 11:39

    You've made some lovely crafts again! You're always thinking up new things to make. Although I'm not "crafty" I enjoy seeing what you create.

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  9. fiona5 July 2018 at 11:43

    How lovely your makes are :)

    I especially love the notebooks and what a good idea to trim the towels for a unique touch.

    I have been making some little gifts lately with some small fabric pieces.

    I find them so handy to have ready when needed.





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  10. Elaine5 July 2018 at 11:47

    Lovely craft work, you certainly keep yourself busy! I particularly like the Harris Tweeds and the trimmed towels.

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  11. Ellen D.5 July 2018 at 12:25

    You do lovely work! Now I feel guilty for not accomplishing many crafts at all!! I am inspired to get busy! ...but will I? I hope so! Thanks for sharing!

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  12. CathieJ5 July 2018 at 13:28

    Wow, you have been very industrious with your limited time for crafting. Now I feel like I must get off the laptop and craft something.

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  13. The Joy of Home with Martha Ellen5 July 2018 at 15:39

    Your crafts are so nice. I always enjoy seeing your creativeness. The Harris Tweed journals are lovely. ♥

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  14. Teresa Kasner5 July 2018 at 19:23

    All very lovely things you've made! My favorites are the journals. What a neat thing to do to embellish them with local woolens! Enjoy your lovely weather. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  15. Nancy Chan5 July 2018 at 23:38

    You are so creative and talented! I love the cards!

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  16. Crimson Kettle5 July 2018 at 23:39

    It has been too hot in the afternoons but you've kept busy with some great crafts.

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  17. karen6 July 2018 at 09:47

    lovely ideas and I love the idea of coming into the house during the warmest part of the day. That is what I do!!

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  18. Grandmabeckyl.blogspot6 July 2018 at 12:37

    I like your tweedy notebooks. You are on a roll. I need to get photos printed for calendars soon...year is half gone already! Wanna come help me with my quilt for my granddaughter? :.> Have a good weekend!

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  19. Pensive Pensioner6 July 2018 at 12:42

    Oooh I love your crafting makes, especially the notebooks, they would make wonderful gifts and so too would the towels :)

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  20. Beatrice P. Boyd6 July 2018 at 17:06

    Lorraine, your creativity is always a joy to see. Thanks for sharing these great creations.

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  21. Mrs Tiggywinkle7 July 2018 at 00:41

    I always enjoy your crafting posts. The notebooks are my favourites this time but I do love that puffin fabric! x

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  22. Rosie7 July 2018 at 01:06

    Your afternoons keeping cool have been very productive. Love the puffin fabric you added to the plain towels and the note books are great too:)

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  23. Jo7 July 2018 at 10:08

    Wowsers you have been busy - I sort of feel obliged to be outside because of the warm weather but I caved in and made my Stevie dress on Thursday because I thought about what I would really like to do for myself for an afternoon and it felt good to walk away from the sun! Jo x

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  24. Jo7 July 2018 at 10:09

    How selfish of me - I forgot to say I love your towels. Jo xxxxxxx

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  25. Meredith7 July 2018 at 13:24

    Your summer looks beautiful and very productive my friend. Enjoy!

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  26. Jodiebodie8 July 2018 at 16:19

    Hi Lorraine, I'm impressed with the variety of crafts that you do and it has inspired my creativity. It's amazing how much can be achieved in spare moments here and there. Having a dedicated craft room helps. The valance looks fresh and cheery - a great way to brighten up a utility room and make one feel good about housework. I'm having my home repainted on the inside so I am looking forward to making new curtains to update it and replace those curtains which have tiny tears along the hem from being nipped by bunnies!

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  27. Anitha9 July 2018 at 12:24

    I'm amazed that amidst all the usual work, you still find time to do crafting and oh boy they are awesome! i really love the greeting card and the worded muslin squares for kitchen. Hope to see what crochet projects you've been upto:)

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  28. rue9 July 2018 at 18:16

    The Harris Tweed books are particularly lovely.

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  29. Betsy10 July 2018 at 16:08

    Hello Lorraine! You always seem to get so much done. I love your new towels- both the bathroom towels and the kitchen ones. The little gift books you made are darling too, as are the cards. My goodness, you put me to shame with everything you accomplish. I hope Gerard is well and you are enjoying your summer.
    Many blessings, Betsy

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  30. Polly21 July 2018 at 00:49

    I'm sorry this is late mama, but I had to stop to say how gorgeous your cards and Harris tweed notebooks are.

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