Yarndale 2014

I'm a big fan of last minute,  it's just the kind of gal I am. But as soon as I caught a whiff of Yarndale 2014, I was on it! Last December I booked a room because this year we are going hard or going home. That's a saying that my daughter says and I know as she reads this her eyes will rise to the heavens. I haven't blogged about this before just in case it wasn't happening! I have confirmed my booking and it is indeed happening!  At the risk of wishing my life away I just can't wait!

Happy 21st birthday!

Happy birthday to No 1's No 1!

A good year for the roses!

I planted this rose which is called 'My Dad' when my Dad passed away.  This year it is beautiful and I can't help but smile when I look at it.

Woohoo!

I can rarely pass a charity shop without nipping in. This morning I was early for a meeting and the AA* had let me down a little with their directions.  Whilst I wasn't lost, I didn't know where I was either.  A practically perfect excuse ♥. I found a pair of shoes that were just right in size and price!  I do like it when things come together. 
*despite the rumours it's automobile association and not alcoholics anonymous.

I'm back!

Yesterday I said that I'd be back to purchase and tell! Firstly I bought myself a spoon hook from Steve Handley. It's my very own with my very own initial on. I thought it would make an ideal hanger for my aprons (of which I have one or two, or three, or four...)

I also met a very nice lady who had come all the way from Scunthorpe. She was interested in buying a little sewing box full of press studs and hooks and eyes. It was to be sold as a job lot for two pounds. She asked me if I would like to share her find, so for one pound I bought these...

 I also bought a pink fairy.  I'm a great believer in everyone's need for such a thing...

I also bought two tea towels for which I have great plans!

A visit to Hope and Elvis

 It was the start of Hope and Elvis open weekend today. So off I went in my little car to visit. I wasn't quite sure where I was going but I followed the crowds!

They had some of the things made at their workshops on display. I've always fancied doing a Hope and Elvis workshop and now that I know where to find them maybe...

Other craft studios were open and it was good to see what was being made. The exhibition centre was open too with lots of lovely goodies. I spied some brooches made by the very talented Julie Arkell. I didn't buy a brooch today but I didn't come away empty handed either...

...I'll be back tomorrow with pictures of my purchases!

My leaving do!

It was my leaving do last night and I was amazed that forty fantastic friends turned out.  We don't often have that many sign up for a Christmas meal so I was very touched that so many people came. I no longer feel sad about moving on but will miss my lovely, lovely friends. I have 33 working days left at school and I pray that they will be good ones.

Santa Swap 2014

 

Have signed up for this swap again.  There's still time for you too! Click here for details.

Dreaming and a little inspiration

Tonight No2 called to see me and brought me a gift. Well,  it was actually two. One of them was the Cath Kidston book 'Coming up roses' which is the story of her business start up and the  journey she took. No2 knows that I would dearly like to  have my own business and thought that it would inspire me. I'll let you know.
Prior to this gift I had booked a local hall in which to run craft workshops.  I have a lot of crafting skills that I have practised over the years which I would love to share with people. So who knows where my journey will or will not take me. Meanwhile I will continue to look for a teaching job or even supply as dreams don't come cheap you know!!

Is Summer here yet?

Trying to get ready for summer...