Weekending

Surprise happy mail

•  this beautiful crochet throw made by my sister

Still more hexi love

• template popping
• hand quilting which was worked on at my sewing day

Reading

• Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld.  A modern day version of Pride and Prejudice, this book is part of the 'Austen Project" where well known authors are rewriting various Jane Austen novels.

Wishing you all a fabulous week.

Scenes from my week

 

 

 

 

 

From my birthday

• family tradition has presents being opened in bed before  7am when everyone is  rushing to get ready for to work and school.  Yes I did receive a hippo - made by my sister.  Lots of choccy goodies, an ornament, garden art and jewellery too.  Now I just have to bake a birthday cake for tonight.

From the kitchen

• mother-in-laws pickle from this book - made with lots of  zucchini (not from my garden yet).  Some for me and some will be part of Christmas hampers for my dad and father-in-law.  The name may have to be changed on this one.
• strawberry mousse from my new Annabel Langbein Summer Annual - pureed strawberries, jelly and plain yoghurt - deliciously refreshing and sweet without being excessively rich.

From a bedroom

•  a crochet owl cushion for Miss B, again made by my very clever sister in Australia. Pattern from here.

From my garden

• crimson canna
• lovely colours on the leaves of tropicanna.

A Lovely Surprise

My sister Janine lives in Brisbane,  she is  multi-talented crafter who has has recently learned to crochet.  Anyway late last year I sent her this link for an Infinity Cowl and jokingly said  'You can make me this'.  Because we often do this to each I didn't think any more of it.

Well look what she sent me:

The photos don't do it justice. It is a beautiful deep red and so soft and snuggly and I am almost looking forward to the cooler months ahead when I can wear it.

The wool she used is: Panda Magnum Soft 8 ply.

Thanks so much Janine - it's beautiful.