Have a wonderful time!
Saturday, 3 April 2010
Saturday, 27 March 2010
A burst of Spring.
At last, some good weather. Although listening to the weather forecast I'm not sure how long it's going to last, and I did hear a mention of snow, (forget I mentioned that!) But, it is nice to see some colour in the gardens at last......
........and some even have a fragrance.....
..... some I just love for the colour......
....... At the moment looking is all I can do in the garden. I've had a problem with my knee for the last few weeks, since I slipped and landed very badly on it. Hopefully, when I go back to the hospital (in three weeks time) they'll have the results from the MRI scan, and be able to tell me what's wrong and how it's going to get treated. But until then I shall keep as busy (and mobile) as I can, which is sometimes a problem.
I've been doing a lot of things these last few weeks, and one of them is knitting.
I've always been a knitter, since my mum taught me when I was four, which was a long time ago! Having grandchildren I knit for them, but I've also been knitting for other people, and making all kinds of things. Here are a few.....
....
.......
.......
......
...there are one or two items which are from commercial patterns, but most are my own designs.
I have loads more ideas in my head, but I know there are a lot of people like me who have more ideas than time, but I'm determined that they won't stay "in my head" and that the real thing will appear.
I've opened up a shop on Folksy, the link is on the side bar, if you'd like to take a look. I'm hoping to offer an assortment of items for sale eventually.
It was my birthday last week and my daughter and her husband bought me this....
.......... The book is amazing, Tim Holtz has such talent. I'm going to set aside a whole day (hopefully) just to play!
Bearing in mind there's the housework, gardening, some decorating to do, my little craft room to tidy, not to mention ironing, (should I go on?)I still want to knit, sew, make cards, and I have some painting projects lined up, and tonight time steals another hour off us! But I shall carry on regardless. At the moment there are things which I am unable to do because of my knee, but they will be put on hold whilst I get on with the ones which I can do.
Don't foget to put your clocks forward..... oohhhh long summer evenings, I can't wait!
Have a good weekend, Linda
........and some even have a fragrance.....
..... some I just love for the colour......
....... At the moment looking is all I can do in the garden. I've had a problem with my knee for the last few weeks, since I slipped and landed very badly on it. Hopefully, when I go back to the hospital (in three weeks time) they'll have the results from the MRI scan, and be able to tell me what's wrong and how it's going to get treated. But until then I shall keep as busy (and mobile) as I can, which is sometimes a problem.
I've been doing a lot of things these last few weeks, and one of them is knitting.
I've always been a knitter, since my mum taught me when I was four, which was a long time ago! Having grandchildren I knit for them, but I've also been knitting for other people, and making all kinds of things. Here are a few.....
....
.......
.......
......
...there are one or two items which are from commercial patterns, but most are my own designs.
I have loads more ideas in my head, but I know there are a lot of people like me who have more ideas than time, but I'm determined that they won't stay "in my head" and that the real thing will appear.
I've opened up a shop on Folksy, the link is on the side bar, if you'd like to take a look. I'm hoping to offer an assortment of items for sale eventually.
It was my birthday last week and my daughter and her husband bought me this....
.......... The book is amazing, Tim Holtz has such talent. I'm going to set aside a whole day (hopefully) just to play!
Bearing in mind there's the housework, gardening, some decorating to do, my little craft room to tidy, not to mention ironing, (should I go on?)I still want to knit, sew, make cards, and I have some painting projects lined up, and tonight time steals another hour off us! But I shall carry on regardless. At the moment there are things which I am unable to do because of my knee, but they will be put on hold whilst I get on with the ones which I can do.
Don't foget to put your clocks forward..... oohhhh long summer evenings, I can't wait!
Have a good weekend, Linda
Monday, 15 February 2010
Our new arrival!
Here she is, our new grand daughter Evelyn Grace, born on the 1st February. This picture was taken just a few hours after she was born. Her mum, dad, brother and sister are all very happy, and so are we. We now have four grandchildren, three girls and one boy. What's it like to be a grandparent? One word, wonderful!!!
Friday, 29 January 2010
Vintage chair back covers.
These beautiful chairback covers ( antimacassars) are from the early 1950's, maybe even a little older. They were used on a three piece cottage suite, I absolutely adore them, but I couldn't bring myself to use them as they are so delicate now. The embroidery is all intact and the colours are almost as good as I can remember from many years ago. The pale green band along the bottom is not quite as you see it on the picture, it's more of a peppermint green, really lovely.
Sadly I don't have the third piece, the which fits the settee, I don't know what happened to it, but I'm glad I have these as they have been such an inspiration for one or two projects I have done in the past.
One project was for an oriental card for a friend. I loved the lanterns...
and decided to see if I could make something similar from polymer clay. well this is what I came up with....
I have to say, I was really pleased with what I produced, and not a bad likeness would you say?
One of the projects which I used a little lantern was this....
I was very pleased with the outcome, and I'm sure the reicipient was too!
Sadly I don't have the third piece, the which fits the settee, I don't know what happened to it, but I'm glad I have these as they have been such an inspiration for one or two projects I have done in the past.
One project was for an oriental card for a friend. I loved the lanterns...
and decided to see if I could make something similar from polymer clay. well this is what I came up with....
I have to say, I was really pleased with what I produced, and not a bad likeness would you say?
One of the projects which I used a little lantern was this....
I was very pleased with the outcome, and I'm sure the reicipient was too!
Saturday, 16 January 2010
Vintage post card
Friar Gate bridge circa 1958. I would have been( or almost) two years old, depending on what time of year it was.
I lived just around the corner from this beautiful bridge, and when I think back, it reminds me of all the sights and sounds which accompany steam trains.
A lot of the men on my fathers side of the family worked on the railways, in some form or other.
Sadly a lot of the beautiful buildings along Frair Gate are no longer there. I think this is called "redevelopment".
Pickford House is still up and running, and such a beautiful building and a wonderful museum. One not to be missed if you can visit.
Sadly we don't have much of our heritage left in Derby, the city council have devastated my once wonderful hometown, and I know I'm not the only person who thinks that.
I still love visiting anywhere where steam trains are running, and anywhere where our heritage is still intact for everyone to enjoy.
I lived just around the corner from this beautiful bridge, and when I think back, it reminds me of all the sights and sounds which accompany steam trains.
A lot of the men on my fathers side of the family worked on the railways, in some form or other.
Sadly a lot of the beautiful buildings along Frair Gate are no longer there. I think this is called "redevelopment".
Pickford House is still up and running, and such a beautiful building and a wonderful museum. One not to be missed if you can visit.
Sadly we don't have much of our heritage left in Derby, the city council have devastated my once wonderful hometown, and I know I'm not the only person who thinks that.
I still love visiting anywhere where steam trains are running, and anywhere where our heritage is still intact for everyone to enjoy.
Thursday, 7 January 2010
New Year, New Year!
Hello and happy New Year.
Well 2010 certainly made a dramatic entrance with all this snow!
Everyone wants a beautiful white covering, but when it actually arrives (usually all at once!) we just can't cope with it, and everything grinds to a halt. Watching the local evening news it seems that as the city council is running out of grit, (only two more days supply) they will not be gritting the bus routes. We all know how much chaos this will cause, but the local council (in their infinite wisdom) don't seem to realise the consequences. I don't think the media coverage helps either, so I'll say no more on the matter.
At this time of year I'm always thinking of getting to grips with things which may have slipped by the way in the last few months. Whether it be decorating, spring cleaning (I know a bit early for some) new projects or just simply a good sort out.
So today I opened a large box, which had beeen stored for quite some time, just to see what was in it, and see what could, if anything be sent for recycling.
To my surprise, it was full of vintage stamps and postcards, which were part of my late fathers collection. Old craft magazines from the 70's, (a lot of reading to do there!) I also found these.......
......I have no recollection of where they came from......
.......and there is quite a bag full.......
......with some lovely little extras......
but once they're all sorted I can decide what to do with them.
I also found this......
....now I do remember where I got this from. I bought it from a charity shop whilst we were in Leek. It cost me the princely sum of 20p, because there are no little paper dolls with it. A bargain? I think so!
Here are a few more pictures.....
I was in a rush to put it together....
but once the creases have come out.....
.....it will look fine....
........
........
......there's even a little cat on the roof....
I also found an old Cadbury's chocolate tin......
......and amongst the vintage stamps in the tin,I found these.....
....a set of Italian matchbox labels from the 50/60's. I remember these from my childhood.
All these wonderful finds, and I still have more to sort out.
Never mind the snow, I've got plenty of treasure to sift through!
Bye for now, Linda
Well 2010 certainly made a dramatic entrance with all this snow!
Everyone wants a beautiful white covering, but when it actually arrives (usually all at once!) we just can't cope with it, and everything grinds to a halt. Watching the local evening news it seems that as the city council is running out of grit, (only two more days supply) they will not be gritting the bus routes. We all know how much chaos this will cause, but the local council (in their infinite wisdom) don't seem to realise the consequences. I don't think the media coverage helps either, so I'll say no more on the matter.
At this time of year I'm always thinking of getting to grips with things which may have slipped by the way in the last few months. Whether it be decorating, spring cleaning (I know a bit early for some) new projects or just simply a good sort out.
So today I opened a large box, which had beeen stored for quite some time, just to see what was in it, and see what could, if anything be sent for recycling.
To my surprise, it was full of vintage stamps and postcards, which were part of my late fathers collection. Old craft magazines from the 70's, (a lot of reading to do there!) I also found these.......
......I have no recollection of where they came from......
.......and there is quite a bag full.......
......with some lovely little extras......
but once they're all sorted I can decide what to do with them.
I also found this......
....now I do remember where I got this from. I bought it from a charity shop whilst we were in Leek. It cost me the princely sum of 20p, because there are no little paper dolls with it. A bargain? I think so!
Here are a few more pictures.....
I was in a rush to put it together....
but once the creases have come out.....
.....it will look fine....
........
........
......there's even a little cat on the roof....
I also found an old Cadbury's chocolate tin......
......and amongst the vintage stamps in the tin,I found these.....
....a set of Italian matchbox labels from the 50/60's. I remember these from my childhood.
All these wonderful finds, and I still have more to sort out.
Never mind the snow, I've got plenty of treasure to sift through!
Bye for now, Linda
Wednesday, 23 December 2009
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