SO LONG, FAREWELL.....
But only for a couple of weeks - don't worry! I'm not the only one recharging the batteries....
I tell you what, the JanCave seems wrong without my machine at the end of the desk! He's gone to have a spa fortnight with a nice engineer and will come back rejuvenated *grin*
Before he went there was quite a bit of cutting and sewing as I tried to get ahead of things. I'd ordered some new fabric you see - well, stocks got a bit low, you know how it is...
From Fabric Giant, they had a good range of fabrics in the £3.99-£4.99 range - the bright tumbling blocks and feathers design came in extra wide which was a bonus. I'm trying to appeal to different tastes, it seems to be working as I had to refill the baskets in the cafe again this week!
But one in particular called to me so I didn't hang around and cut out some bags straight away:
It's a really lovely quality cotton too, I'm keeping one of these bags for myself!
I also spent a happy half hour rearranging the display board in the JanCave:
I look at this all the time when I'm pressing my quilts/bags etc and it really makes me happy - thank you Neet, Robyn and Kyla for your lovely artworks which arrived after my last post. A feast for the eyes and a reminder how Wednesday has become the most important day of the week!
Enjoy your crafting and I'll see you very soon xxxxxxxxxxxxx
17 comments:
Have fun on your holiday, Jan. A great time to turn your machine over to the spa engineer, too. That's some really nice fabric. You rock with those bags, Happy WOYWW from # 4.
I hope you have a lovely holiday and recharge your batteries, and the machine comes back raring for more action! Gorgeous new fabrics. Happy WOYWW Helen #2
Enjoy your break Jan. Love the new fabric and the rearranged board looks fantastic! Stay safe and Happy WOYWW. Sarah #7
Your little board is fully of arty loveliness Jan and a joy to look at. I am sure you will soon have that gorgeous new fabric transformed. Have good break. x x Jo
Love your new fabrics, bet they won't last long. Enjoy your break and come back refreshed to start all over again. Ani
Your pin board looks great as does all that wonderful fabric....I love your choices. Have a wonderful break away.
Hugs,
Annie x #9
Have a great holiday, all of you. Your new fabrics are looking lovely. I see your sewing machine has swapped a bucket and spade for a headband, swimsuit and towel round the neck sort of holiday. I hope it comes back as refreshed as you!
Take care and happy WOYWW
Hugs
Lynnecrafts 8 xxx
Love the new fabric. I so need to have my machine serviced, it's hard to shift the stitch width at all and seems full of fuzz... doesn't help I often sew on paper and card. DOH! Did you do a collect, repair, return, or something else? You will want to pop to my blog tomorrow, as I will be name-checking you :D But if you want a preview, Google KAWANDI. I have been obsessed, as it is the perfect sitting-in-the-sun with the cat in her pen task. Not as hot as woolly knitting either.
Happy Sunny WOYWW!
Mary Anne (3)
Enjoy yourselves and treat yourselves to a spa like the sewing machine is having (not sure about oiling parts though).
Some gorgeous fabric there ~Jan, you are a treasure with all your sewing and I am sure you brighten many a person's day with some of your work. The lifeboat station certainly benefited when you moved down there.
Hugs, Neet 1 xx (pure chance)
Enjoy your holidays!
Recharg the batteries!
We will be patient.
Eva from Austria
Have a wonderful time away . . . hope you take lots of piccies to share with us . . . virtual holidays are good for me now.
Love your new materials, great selection.
Christine #14
That fabric caught my eye straight away too. Lovely colours. Enjoy your time away. Happy WOYWW. Angela #13
Hope you're having a nice holiday. I'm sure your machine will come back feeling rested too. Loving the ATC show it's good to have them on display so you can enjoy them for longer. Wishing you a very happy woyww. Hugs, Angela x11x
That fabric is simply gorgeous! love the bright colour and pattern. The display board is fantastic - such a lovely reminder of friendships built over the years. Happy WOYWW. Take care, with love & God Bless, Caro xxx (#15)
I certainly love the geometric box fabric too, defo a keeper. Got my prescription from the chemist OK - I've gone the prepaid for 3 monthsn route but that will be only for 9 months in total (2 more) as they will be free when I turn 60yrs in Feb - oh silly me they are always free in Wales - lucky you. Love the notice board. Hugs BJ#6
Yikes, late already despite posting early to try to avoid this very scenario! Have a fab holiday, it’s as though you’ve sent your machine to kennels!! Totally see why you like the tumbling block fabric, all that colour and graphic symmetry!!
Good morning, Jan!
Please tell me who sent the card - 2nd row from bottom - 3rd card from the left... the one with the heart & flower. I couldn't read the name on mine and no name on return post.
Love the collection of ATCs you've received and OMG... that dog fabric!!!! I love it! Hope your ATC from me arrives soon. Creative Blessings & Hugs! ~Kelly #16
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