GONNA GET RIGHT BACK TO WHERE YOU STARTED FROM
Sorry I was absent last week, there was just too much to do before I left the next day to go and stay with Julia - and I knew I wouldn't have time to return comments. It was a whirlwind of a break but really great to have a good catch up with me ol' mucker!
This is last week's desk:
I'd been asked to make a jewellery roll and the Debbie Shore pattern I'd originally picked just didn't fit the bill. So, to t'Interwebs where I found a blog that had altered a Cath Kidston idea. Instead of being a roll, it folds in thirds and closes with some of my favourite poppers. This is a protoype for my friend Lynne.
There's a lined pocket at the top, a strip of lace to hang dangly earrings from, a stuffed roll to put rings on, which has a velcro closure at one end and a pocket at the bottom. The fabrics are really lovely, I enjoyed making this one!
And here it is folded up - more useful than a jewellery roll which tend to get creased. I might make a couple more of these for the WI stall at the town Christmas evening.
G and I had a lovely stroll around Salisbury last Friday and I may have gone into a fabric shop or two ;-) I also got a couple of balls of glittery yarn to crochet some flowers to make into brooches:
They turned out ok, the red/green/white version is really lovely especially with a suitable button sewn in the middle!
Right that's it, short and sweet today - don't worry, it won't last......
Have a great week!
27 comments:
I did wonder why you weren't here last week, glad you had a chance to catch up with Julia! love the glittery wool! the jewellery roll that isn't a roll looks beautiful! Helen #4
Morning... isn't that fabric just divine! I never understood the concept of a jewellery roll unless it hold just flat chains. Your jewellery wallet is a much better idea. I could think of many more uses than jewellery for that. I'd just love the oriental fabric on it's own haa haa!!
Lovely to have caught up with Julia, that yarn was a great find..!
Happy WoywW warm Hugs Tracey #3
Nice to see you back from your visit to Julia Jan. Looks like you may have done a bit of shopping lol. Love the sparkly flowers. and the jewellery case idea. Happy WOYWW. Sarah #7
Hi Jan, The jewellery wrap is lovely. That fabric is lush.
The crochet flowers are also lovely.
Glad you had a nice time with Julia.
Afraid due to broken shoulder, still not taking part, but wanted to let you know I am still around. Sue
Glad you had a visit to Julia-bet there was lots of laughter (and gin). I really like the jewellery roll and think it will be much more useful than the roll.
Ooh Jan that oriental fabric is stunning, and what a great adaptation of a jewellery roll - this one looks much more useful than the usual ones you see for sale. Fab wool and cute little brooches too, you talented lady.
So glad you had a great time with Julia, it must have been lovely catching up.
Have a great week,
Hugs, Diana xx #16
Love what you have done with the jewellery roll and it sounds so functional. unlike the ones you spend quite a bit of money on and they still don't do the job. Lovely to hear that you and Jan and DH's all got together and had some fun.
sandra de @9
How lovely that you had a visit with Julia. How fortunate you are to get that visit! Love the cute crocheted pieces, especially the Christmasy one!
Glenda #18
I love all the jewel colours on your desk this week and of course the jewellery roll. When I grow up I’m going to learn how to make things as beautifully as you Jan haha
Have a lovely week
Lynn xx 12
Sounds like you girls had a good time so we'll forgive you LOL. Loving that fabric, it looks like silk. The yarn is pretty groovy as well! I always love your photos, they are so colourful! Happy WOYWW Cindy #23
I'm late, I'm late for a very important date.....but I'm here now catching up with a few of my fav blogs. My day started off early when Phoebe and Lulu arrived for a day of crafty fun with me whilst their brother Steve, their Mum and Grandad went to watch Steve play in a football tournament.....if you want to see more then I will share pics on my Friday smiles [cos there were lots of those].
Really love the jewellery wrap and those brooches are fab....I'm sure they will sell well.
Hugs,
Annie x #11
Glad you had a nice visit!
The jewelry holder is very cool!
I like the red/green flower, perfect for Christmas!
Thanks for popping by and have a great week!
Carol N #24
Love your jewellery wallet, Jan. It's perfect for the job. I think the red, green and white flower is very Christmassy. Have a great week. Hugs, Elizabeth x #28
The jewellery stash is beautiful - reminds me of Chinese paper with those birds and flowers. What a lovely idea the lace strip is, I would never have thought of that to hand ear rings from but I can see it now.
Hope you make more and they go well at the shop.
Hugs, Neet 10 xx
Pleased you had a nice time. The Jewellery wallet looks lovely and the fabric is gorgeous. Those yarns are very special, loving them too. Wishing you a lovely woyww and a very happy creative week, Angela x17x
What a beautiful jewelry roll. I love the fabric you used. Have a great week. Dorlene #26
I love the jewellery case, Jan. I've got something similar to keep my stoma emergency supply kit in for when I'm out and about, but it's black, and not half so pretty lol! I love the fabric you have chosen. Thank you for your visit - now there's a thought - a design based on a cathedral floor, all in teabags!! I've not got a lot of time to pursue the teabag effort at the moment but hope for more progress soon.
Happy WOYWW,
Shoshi #21
Love your bag! Have a great week. Hugs Anesha
So glad you had a lovely time with your bestie! Your jewellery wallet is fab I think I might make one - just to tidy up all my crown jewels of course. A great design with all the right bits in the right places and poppers too! xx Jo
Wishing you a very happy WOYWW for yesterday. I would love your triple bag, that fabric is so beautiful. Much better than a roll up. Pretty flowers too x
Thanks for your visit earlier.
Love those flowers, i can see a chain of them brightening up my room..... will have to look out for the wool.
have a good week
Christine #20
Hi Jan. Ah - so you know the Ponderosa... Ever go up there on a bike? Or weren't you and G bikers? Lovely flowers. I reckon they would go well, especially, as you say, with a suitable button in the middle. Love the jewellery pocket - you are just SO inventive. It looks great. Glad you both had such a fantastic time away with your ol' pal.
Take care girl. God bless.
Margaret #1
Hi dear Lunch Lady Jan good to have you back before went into total withdrawal! Love your jewellery trifold, looks great esp fav fabric chosen for prototype! Cute flowers in lovely sparkling 🧶 yarn and why not visit a fabric/ yarn shop or two?! Think you might’ve spied the card made from almost made up bag will get it away in next day or two still recovering from trip.
Happy belated WOYWW.
Thanks for sharing, and God bless, Shaz in Oz.x #2
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You talent is out of this world! I absolutely love that jewellry roll and the fabric is divine! Please keep sharing your beautiful works and thanks for the visit!
Belinda #25
ooh hope your time 'down south' was fabulous.
love the adaptations you have made to the jewelry roll, looks lovely and the fabric is so amazing too
kyla
Oh my Dear! How lovely! And what a great idea! Is there any possibility to get the template? Explanation? Link??
Always glad to be alowed to visite your blog,
Eva from Austria
Love all your goodies on your desk. Love the fairy wands! Happy belated WOYWW. Dorlene #23
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