Monday, 29 September 2014

Sewing and Books





  • Two envelopes for a SWAK side swap (try saying that quickly)
  • A pile of beautiful cookbooks - I am especially intrigued by the fruit butter recipes in Tart and Sweet and Food in Jars.  Finally My Darling Lemon Thyme arrived for me at my local library, I have loved this blog for a while, so am looking forward to savouring this book and trying some recipes.
  • My current bed time read - I love reading about Eleanor of Aquitaine, she seems to have been ahead of her time, and it would be interesting to see what she would be like as a leader today.


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13 comments:

  1. mamasmercantile29 September 2014 at 21:17

    A great pile of cookbooks, great to browse through.

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    1. Julie3 October 2014 at 11:15

      Some fabulous recipes to inspire me when it comes to summer preserves and jam.

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  2. Taryn29 September 2014 at 22:33

    That book on Eleanor looks interesting - she was a very fascinating character wasn't she. Have you read 'Katherine' by Anya Seton? I'm unpacking books at present and are so very far behind in my reading, but you continue to inspire me with new, interesting titles. Have a lovely week. :-)

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  3. Amy at love made my home29 September 2014 at 22:45

    I am in intrigued by the food in jars book! xx

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  4. Mareenchen30 September 2014 at 07:18

    Such cute blocks!

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  5. Linda @ kokaquilts30 September 2014 at 08:24

    Very effective fabric combos in your SWAK blocks! Have we seen a full pic of the quilt under the Elizabeth Chadwick book at all?!? Linda

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  6. My Garden Diaries30 September 2014 at 15:10

    Hey you!!!! I just wanted to let you know that I got a little present in the mail today and it put the biggest smile on my face! Julie!!!! The drawstring bag is STUNNING! I totally forgot about it so when it came it was the biggest and most generous surprise! I LOVE having a piece that you made....it is just too cool for words! And thank you for the stationary as well! You are so sweet! Thank you for making my day! A wonderful week to you friend! Nicole xoxo

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  7. Carla from The River1 October 2014 at 08:52

    Hi,
    I love The River Cottage cookbooks. I have made several of the recipes in the vegetable cookbook. I did not know they had a preserves book, so how exciting for me. Off to order it from the library. :-)

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  8. Karen @ Pieces of Contentment1 October 2014 at 22:33

    Beautiful books and blocks. I'll have to go and leaner a little about Eleanor of Aquitaine....

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  9. Leonie2 October 2014 at 09:03

    Those Swak blocks are just too gorgeous! Looks like some great reading too... one day I'll be able to sit down with some and enjoy it too :)

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  10. Ockduspock2 October 2014 at 16:06

    Must be time for another trip to the library me thinks! love the envelope blocks :)

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    1. Julie3 October 2014 at 11:15

      I would be lost without a library to visit frequently. I am forever seeing new books in shops I want to read, then requesting them from my library.

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  11. Cat4 October 2014 at 08:19

    Those SWAK envelopes are just too perfectly sweet

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