YOU'VE GOT TO FINISH WHAT YOU STARTED...
The Crop and week away in Shropshire seems almost like a distant memory now!
I unpacked all the stuff that had been given to me (huge thanks to Wipso, Neet and Shaz) and had a sort out before putting it away. The fabrics that I bought are already on the desk as I know the cafe is running low on the stuff I make to sell there.
No stroking of new stash for me, straight in there with the scissors!
I picked the yellow lining in the end....
All the ATCs and little gifts from everyone are now on the Shelves of Shame! I did have a lovely time really admiring them before sticking them up.
And this was seen in person by a surprise visitor!
Catriona and Norrie had bought their camper van and were staying in the local park, it was lovely to see them again and have a proper chat. They'd been down the RNLI shop beforehand and Catriona very kindly bought some glasses cases off me with all the money going to the charity. Hope you had a safe journey back Catriona xx
The crafting-on-the-sofa project is the crochet that I took with me to the Crop (and didn't do a stitch...) Well, it has grown a bit since then...
Now I've learned to crochet a bit looser, I'm actually enjoying working with this Caron yarn, the seaside colours are quite relaxing. I did think about doing a waves pattern but you have to count stitches all the time and this version is mindless - if ya know what I mean. Empty head space, don't have to think crafting!
The crafting-on-the-sofa project is the crochet that I took with me to the Crop (and didn't do a stitch...) Well, it has grown a bit since then...
To end with (I feel I can't say And Finally now, as that's Shaz's line, lol!!) here is a lovely pic that G took of a busy bee on the laburnham arch at the cottage we were staying at:
Hard at work gathering lots of pollen! I hear that there have been murmurs about a Shrewsbury crop next year - if so, we may well book the cottage again, it was fantastic and we had a good rest there as well as doing some touristy stuff. The drive back through mid-Wales was stunning, it's a beautiful part of the world.
Hope you have a good crafty week, enjoy whatever it is you're getting up to!
31 comments:
thanks so much for the peak at teh crop and all the ATC's . This is what peace looks like! Robyn 4
It certainly was a great venue for the crop Jan. You do have a colourful display of goodies. Fabulous photo by G too. Happy WOYWW. Sarah #7
that photo of the bee is fabulous. What fun to catch up with Catriona again before she headed home, and how gorgeous all your atcs look on the shelves of shame (i think they need to be re-named, no shame there!) have a fab week.. Helen #9
WOW, I wouldn't call that shelves of shame. Shelves of love in my opinion. So nice to extend the crop idea with a visit from a fellow desker. And Gordon's photo is out of this world. It's so good to see bees as they are SO scarce in the states. Happy WOYWW from # 8.
Hi Jan, I love your shelves with all those lovely items.
The fabrics are fab.
How nice to have surprise visitors.
Your crochet is lovely. I've got a blanket on the go, but haven't done any for some time.
Loving the photo.
Happy WOYWW
Sue #11
Love the shelf of shame. I’ve got a couple of walls like that haha.
That’s a lovely photo of you and your friends Jan.
Have a good busy week
Lynn xx 16
That's a lot of ATCs and tags, well done. Nice bit of crochet, lovely colours, I'm missing be able to do even that.
Love the bumble bee
Chris
Jan it's taken me over an hour to read through your past WoywW blogs. Thank you so much they have enabled me to catch a snippet of all the latest gossip and see what an amazing time you all had at the crop. I was thinking of you all on the day whilst I was away on holiday. What a fabulous group of generous desker's, smiles ear to ear, warmest of welcomes followed by the photo booth and cake to finish! I'm already mentally saving my excess of fabrics for you as I believe i'll get to that crop one day.
Happy WoywW & thanks for sharing Hugs Tracey #3
I love your ATC display - I might have to steal that idea! How nice that Catriona was able to visit you and pop into the shop as well. I find cutting into pretty fabrics so hard - I'm strictly a stroker LOL! Have a lovely week, Jan! xx zsuzsa #20
Hiya Jan, the Shelves of Awesomeness are looking amazing! That black fabric is great- sort of like a confetti explosion,lol. How lovely to see Catriona again.That Bee pic is great, would look lovely framed. Love how they carry their little bags of pollen on their legs. Love & hugs to you all, Shaz #10 XxXxXxXx
I love your shelf of shame. I have one of those myself! I'm so glad your friend was able to come for a visit you all looked so happy.
Glenda #23
What a lovely stash of fabrics and ATC's and assorted gifts from your crop. Looks like everyone had a great time.
sandra de @25
Crop repeat next year?....only if folk want it :-) So lovely to see Catriona and Norrie dropped in on you....I just know you'd make her very welcome [and she said the Victoria sandwich was yummy]. I hope my few bits sell well and make lots of pennies for the worthy cause.
Hugs
Annie x #15
Lovely fabric and lovely blankets colours. Shelf of shame no way well perhaps the immoral earnings. Ani #19
Brilliant B photo .. agreement with your comment on post, love walks on beach 😊
Great choice on yellow spotty glad WOYWW still visiting you this week with Catriona.
hugs Shaz in Oz.x #22
ps leg is still healing because of cortisone it’s going to be long slow, other one is also still healing, gla dit was surface Carcinoma.
If blogging will post WOYWW a day ealry next week, as having a tooth extracted bottom molar that had root canal that failed and has broken off so won’t prob be easy and will be feeling sorry for myself.
But that’s not now, sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof to quote full scripture 😊 so going to forget it for now!
{Wonderful Words of Life - Shaz in Oz}
{Calligraphy Cards - Shaz in Oz}
What an amazing photograph!!! I want to borrow that if I may ....
.... one of my swaps is a bees theme and that photo would make a gorgeous Hostess thank you card!
Wonderful to be able to spend time with Catriona and Norrie ....
Have a good week
Christine #27
Do hope those rumours come true as we can do it in the day if needs be.
Hope you will show us what you are going to make with all the stuff you got and I love how you have displayed your atc's. Mine went in my folder so they are out of sight sadly. Yes, it seems ages since we were all meeting - we need a weekend some time. The day is not long enough and this time i hardly spoke to anyone unless they were on my table.
Saw a different GP yesterday and he contacted Cardiology and they have given him a three point plan so hopefully the first idea will work and I will get well with the swelling quickly. He's my new best friend but I daren't tell you what I did and said to him. Oh no!
Hugs, Neet 1 xx
Hi Jan, starting at the end,love the photo of the bee is stunning. Sounds like the cottage was idyllic too. Your pick of fabrics are gorgeous - very colourful. So many fabrics, so little time. Like how you've displayed the ATCs, etc. You've made yourself a very nice memory corner. We've heard that romour too and if it's true we will be there again next year. Hugs, Elizabeth x #26
I love what Elizabeth calls your "shelves of love," Jan! So decorative and pretty, and every item a treasure made with love! Gorgeous bee photo too. As always, a lovely post full of variety and colour. I love that spotty fabric... Thank you for your visit. I shouldn't have to wait long now for the wheelchair - end of July, they say.
Happy WOYWW,
Shoshi #17
Love the photo of your shelves, what lovely memories are included in all those little items. How nice to see Catriona and I love that Bee! Happy WOYWW. Love & God Bless, Caro x(#19)
Gorgeous fabrics! Had a giggle of your stroking them.
And Shelves of Shame should be Shelves of Fame! Those ATCs are beautiful!
I make denim rugs at night and they are my empty head space time. By them my brain is too tired to think anyway.
Beautiful photo, your hubby is so talented!
Thanks for popping by and have a wonderful week!
Carol N #5
Spanish inter web not coping with loading all your photos, I e got the first half of each one, and the rest I can imagine!, straight back into routine then missus, slaving over the old sewing machine...great that you were able to see Catriona again. The rumours would be fab, but no pressure at this point!! Chat when we get back. Xx
Thank you Jan for making us so welcome to your beautiful home and garden. The Victoria sponge was indeed yummy but your Bara Brith is still my favourite. We’ve finally arrived home for to see to the garden but weather permitting, we’ll be off again soon! Hope Team Shrewbury are going to organise another crop and next time we’ll stay longer but on a different site.
Great collection of ATCs Jan and love the way you've displayed them. The photograph of the bee is brilliant. Have a lovely week and a fun woyww, Angela x13x
Ah what a clever photographer G is - that little bee is wonderful. I love your little crafty shelf with all that colour and crafty gorgeousness to look at - it's a great idea Jan. So glad you enjoyed your Shropshire break and I think the cottage sounds spot on for next year! xx Jo
Hi Jan, ooh I had to smile over what you named your shelf. Love how you hung the art so you can see them all at once too. and the bee shot turned out really cool. ~Stacy #32
Hi Jan, your shelves are looking lovely. How wonderful to see all the ATCs and goodies each time you go in your craft room. I'll have to get mine on display somewhere. Memories of a wonderful day- but nowhere near long enough! How lovely to have a surprise visit from Catriona & Norrie. That's a lovely photo. Oooh another crop in Shrewsbury - it certainly was a lovely room. I shall look forward to it! Thanks for stopping by earlier - I've not toured all the desks yet, but mine will be in top 10 messy for sure. Only took the cards in to work today, so not sold many yet, but plenty of time! Have a lovely week, hugs, Heather xx #12
Hi Jan, Jo’s parcel,with ATCs came today ( mine haven’t arrived, with her, am dppated way earlier than hers includes one for you) love your colourful one, very you, thank you!
Hugs Shaz
I love the fabric you picked, always the happy bright colours eh?! I smile every time I open my handbag to get my sunglasses out... they are stored in your case and the girafs and purple/white dotted inside prints are so lovely! YOU travel with me into my town... isn't that a lovely idea?! Happy, belated, woyww Jan, big hug from Holland. Marit #21
Love those new fabrics, no bright and cheery! The bee photo is awesome! And I love how you displayed all your ATCs-brilliant! Thanks for your earlier visit, have a great week! Lindart #30
Hi! Great photo of the bumblebee! And I love to see you and your work, your friends and the pretty shelves.
You are always friendly!♥
Eva from Austria
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