Thursday, 1 May 2014

Sewing and Reading





Last week of the school holidays - both Miss B and Mr J, are having holidays with both sets of grandparents.  Tomorrow, The Scout and I are having a Date Day. We are planning to go to Devonport. There are some fabulous secondhand bookshops there, which we both enjoy looking in, and also a lovely fabric shop which I enjoy. To finish off we are planning a late lunch at one of our favourite cafes.

I have been doing some sewing this week too.
  • a start has been made on the blocks for Mr J's shirt quilt
  • another ballet bag for a young niece's upcoming birthday from this tutorial
  • some more envelopes for the SWAK Swap
I have also been reading and re-reading The Language of Flowers. This is one of my favourite books, it is sad, yet there is hope and happiness in it for the main female character, and being a flower lover, I found it really interesting to learn the hidden meaning of  flowers.   I would recommend this to anyone looking for a great read.  The book on the right is a non fiction companion/ guide to the story.  It is a beautiful little book, filled with interesting information  and lovely drawings of the flowers, their meanings, verses of poetry.

Hope you all have a fabulous rest of the week and weekend.

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8 comments:

  1. A little bit country1 May 2014 at 16:45

    Being a former Shore girl I spent a lot of time in Devonport. Will try and get my hands on a copy of "The language of flowers" - love the sound of it xo

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  2. Sew Quilt Designs1 May 2014 at 17:06

    I love those envelopes...would like to have a go at those :)

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  3. Linda @ kokaquilts1 May 2014 at 18:53

    Lovely selection of low volumes for your envelopes, and the little animals are so cute! Enjoy your date day! Linda

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  4. Razzle Dazzle Quilter1 May 2014 at 19:25

    Nice bit of pottering.
    Have you seen this pattern for a tutu bag?i
    http://vintagericrac.blogspot.com.au/p/free-patterns.html
    You'll have to scroll down to see it. A friend of mine made it for the little ballerina in her life. very cute.

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  5. Taryn2 May 2014 at 21:42

    Love your envelopes! I'd never heard of those books - but might have to try and get a copy of the novel. :-)

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  6. My Garden Diaries5 May 2014 at 14:55

    I hope you have the most wonderful time friend! It sounds fantastic! And your work is as stunning as ever! I will have to check out that book! It sounds so very interesting! Wishing you a lovely week ahead!! Nicole xoxo

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  7. Sandra6 May 2014 at 22:20

    eeeekkkkkk where is the year going, I missed your post and just remembered to check in. Love the envelopes, I have another quilt top finished ................. Must figure out how to get them finished now LOL Hope your week is going well

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  8. Erin8 May 2014 at 13:23

    Love the fabric for the ballet bag! Lucky niece! Enjoy your date day!!!!

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