D is for... daffodils or dammit already done dog!

Yellow daffodils

Ummm can I have dog again? No? Okay, how about daffodils? They've all gone now but I have this pretty photo to remind me of their beautiful sunshine-yellow happiness that make me instantly think of Spring.

C is for... crafty of course!

Well what else could C be for really?

Here are a few of my crafty endeavours from the year... seems to be have been mainly sewing & paper related so far.

What have you made this year?

B is for... busy busy busy

Busy bee

I do hope you'll forgive me for the short post today - I've been down to Watford for work and I'm a very tired bunny. It's been a busy busy busy day!

Hopefully I'll be a bit more chirpy and cheery for C tomorrow!

A is for... a funny dog

A funny dog

I was running out of ideas for daily blog posts when inspiration struck: the alphabet! That'll give me 26 blog posts and added to the last week, it will mean I've completed another one of my 101 in 1001 goals.

So A is for... A funny dog. I found this little scoundrel sitting in my trough - luckily I haven't planted anything in it yet although it is earmarked for some seeds - probably beetroot and chantenay carrots.

He was enjoying sunbathing so I let him be. He has form for sitting in plant pots - seems to be one of his little doggy quirks. 

Working on the list

Cooking Boeuf Bourguignon

Shortening a skirt

Like a good girl, I've been working through my to-do list. So far today I've put the boeuf bourguignon in the oven and I've started shortening a skirt. I haven't made a start on the binding - so I'd better get on. Happy Saturday!

Weekend to-do list

Photo by ~ezs

As I reported on twitter, I completed my to-do list last Sunday - this was a bit of a first and I want to keep up the success rate so I thought I'd post this weekend's to-do list on here and then report back my success. Who wants to join in?

My list:

1. Make the binding for the baby quilt
2. Make boeuf bourguignon - Julia Child stylee
3. Pack away winter jumpers
4. Mend or alter one item of clothing.

Quite a short list as we're busy on Sunday but hopefully I can get it all done!

UPDATE: I only managed two of the four! I must do better.

Kitchen love

On my windowsill

I love my kitchen - mainly for the south-facing views over open countryside. The sun is always shining in (as long as it's actually not grey and tipping down with rain of course) and bathing the room with warmth. Toby loves to sit in the sun as it warms up the tiles.

It's also where I like to put pretty flowers in almost-as-pretty jugs so I can admire them as I cook and bake and make a mess!

The mixing bowl is from Mason Cash and I love it - perfect for brownie mixing, batter whisking and concocting other foodie delights. The white enamel jug was an ebay bargain and is currently full of bicarbonate of soda for keeping the kitchen clean (ish). The jug is a sister to the one I posted the other day - I got it in a antiques shop for a few pounds and it's so bright and cheerful. I'd love to find some more to match.

What's on your windowsill?

Weekly 101 in 1001 update

I made a skirt!

I've decided I need to write weekly update posts to keep me focussed on my 101 in 1001 goals otherwise I can see me leaving it all to the last minute (so unlike me!).

So this week I can report that my first quilt is in progress (see yesterday's post) and I've made a skirt!

Not too bad at all but there's lots more to be done. Which goal should I tackle next?

Baby quilt in progress

Baby quilt in progress

Another baby craft to go with the blanket I made a while ago. I've never made a quilt before so I thought I'd start with a crib sized one. So far I've completed the top. The fabulous animal fabric is by Michael Miller and is called Zoology.

Next step, making the binding and, of course, quilting it. I'll show more photos when I get further along. I have a few weeks before my niece or nephew is due to arrive so I'm hoping to get it finished in time!

I see your true colours...

Pretty colours

...and that's why I love you.

Yes I've been listening to the Glee soundtrack way too much. But I am in love with colour at the moment - it's Spring so it's time to throw of the winter browns (comfy Ugg boots) and greys (snuggly woolly cardigans) and embrace the colours of Spring.

I bought all these yummy threads to welcome Spring (and because they were on special offer!). I think they look gorgeous and match my pretty vintage Romanian jug perfectly.

Now, what to sew?