THE STORM IS BLOWING OUT THERE,
IT'S CLOSING SUMMER'S DOOR
(The Autumn Song by Tove Janssen)
I've only ever heard of Tove Janssen and the Moomins so it was a pleasure to find these lovely lyrics when I'd previously drawn a blank. There you go, always something new to learn eh?
We had a right old hooley of a storm last week for three days running (hence the lyrics today) so lots of sewing got done - I'm doing a craft fair on 5th November so am getting some more stock ready for that and the cafe as well,
But I've also been sewing bits and pieces to go out to Ukranian teenage girls, the Gift of Warmth charity was after knitted purses to put sanitary products in, I checked if they'd accept sewn stuff and put a few things together. I remembered that Wipso had made scrunchies for her charity and that Lynnecrafts had passed on a heap of silk samples a few months back and so:
I picked out quite a few fabrics...
...and very soon there was a pile. They're small and light and perfect to fit in the Christmas boxes. They almost took longer to cut out than to sew!
I may have slipped up in my resolve to not buy more fabric but found a website called PoundFabrics, there were some very reasonably priced 100% cottons.
These were all £3.95 a metre which is very cheap, I got some more spotty liners as well.
Pretty huh? I'm sure these will be popular.
After sewing up the blanket for my son, I started off on a stripey blanket so I wouldn't have to do any more squares, just back and forth instead, lol!
I'm definitely choosing the more autumnal colours at the moment, it's making me happy - I LOVE this time of year xx
Hope you're all keeping well and enjoying whatever crafting is tickling your fancy xx
17 comments:
I like autumn too, and if you had 3 days of storms to allow you to get so much done, bring it on... the new blanket is bright and cheerful; I bet you're glad not to be doing squares... Happy WOYWW helen #?
Great idea with the scrunchies Jan and such pretty fabrics too. Loving the start of the new blanket. Glad you survived the storm OK. Good luck with the craft fair. Stay safe and Happy WoYWW. Sarah #?
Oh well done on the scrunchies etc Jan.Gorgeous riot of colour there. Your new fabrics are great and a good price too. I love Autumn too and think your blanket will be a treat to cosy up in.I hope the weather has picked up a bit for you. x x Jo
Loving the idea with the scrunchies. You certainly get through some fabris and help to keep the economy running Lol! Loving the crochet too, gorgeous colours. Have a lovely week and a happy woyww. Hugs, Angela x1x
Love the scrunchies and I bet they will be happy to have them! Your capacity for charity work never ceases to amaze. I love MAKING crochet squares but HATE sewing up. LOL! A stripy to&fro one is def. the way to go. Gorgeous colours and it will be lovely and warm with a nice dense stitch.
Happy desk-hop day!
Mary Anne (6)
What a great post, The colors are all so fun. I love FALL and our trees are changing colors, but still 80's weather and we need rain. Loving the fun ideas for the Ukranian girls. I pray everyday for this mess to be settled.
I wish you were closer I'd love to have someone show me how to use this computerized sewing machine, simple sewing is good, but it has bells and whistles and I have no clue. I just need to google and watch a video. As I age I feel so helpless or slow to catch on???? You enjoy a great weekend, the time just flies by.
I bet the Ukrainian girls will adore those scrunchies, Jan. They look glorious. So glad the silk is being well used. Your new fabrics are lovely, especially the sunflowers.
I love the colours of your new blanket too. Can we have a photo of Rhys’s blanket, perhaps?
Stay safe and cozy over there in the West. The autumn weather hits you but we’re in an odd summery patch again.
Take care and happy WOYWW
Hugs
Lynnecrafts 15 xxx
Dear Jan!
Thank you for this week post! Love the scrunchies. What a nice gift.
Autumn is so welcome after this hot summer.
And how pretty are the colored leaves. Like the colors on your blog.
Stay well. Buzy bee!
Eva from Austria
Looove your squares from last week Jan 🌈 such beautiful bursts of colour 🌈 I smiled at the perfect use for your ironing board last week ⭐️ perfecto lol! To this weeks beautiful caring 🤗 colour filled post of goodness 💙 the girld from Ukraine will treasure your makes ⭐️Pretty new fabrics and a fabulous price 😘 Loving the colours for your new blanket, cosy and warm. I'm determined to make time to enjoy all the desks this week 😊 Kane arrived safely in Japan on Friday with Anais arriving a few hours later ... huge relief for us mums and dads ... they're having a great time 🥰⭐️ They're both hoping to visit some Japanese potteries through the year,Kane's being doing commisions for a wee while now and loves it ⭐️ Sending love and hugs Tracy #12 xxxx
P.S Sorry for any misspelled words, I should have popped my glasses on 🙃
Beautiful, beautiful fabrics filling your room with sunshine and happiness.
I gave up on my blanket and wear the strip as a scarf . . . not such gorgeous colours as your collection . . they would certainly brighten a winter day.
Enjoy your week
Christine #17
Autumn suits you, you're very much in my mind when I see autumnal colour displays. I suppose living on the edge as you do that the storm really did settle on you, it was quite erm, squally here, so I bet you had v choppy sea! Loving the silk scrunches, what a fab treat and really great way to use the silk...plain silk scrunchies are selling for £12 each on NOt On The High Street! They are really kind to hair too, so all round a fab idea. Doing a craft fair? I don't know why but I was surprised to read that. PLEASE include some of your painted cards, you are too modest about them and with your beautiful stitching and yarning, they'll be another huge attraction. The Kathy's have gone home now, so my diary is my own and I'd like to chat if you've got a space this week?xxx
Lovely pile of scrunchies and a great idea to put In Christmas boxes. Loving the colours in your knitting and that last set of fabric is very pretty. Happy WOYWW. Angela #9
Nice to have found a song that fit your sea situation last week.
You are the most generous and kind person I know. How nice that you not only made the purses for the Ukrainian girls to carry sanitary products in, but you also created all those amazing scrunchies, too.
Sometimes we spend money because of a good cause and sometimes because the price is so cheap. I think those are fabulous fabrics.
Ah, your new blanket will look so beautiful when finished and no sewing squares together, either. Thanks for visiting while I slept. Happy WOYWW from # 4.
Lovely scrunchies Jan! And great new fabric - you are like me and stamps...! LOL! I do like the butterfly fabric best! I can just see you hunkered down through 3 days of storms, all nice and cozy with your sewing machine, sounds lovely! Have a great week, Lindart #19
You have been busy. Love the fabrics, Pound Fabric is fantastic. Have a great week. Anesha x
Yes the Memory bears will be very precious, I even had a video call with Annie on Wednesday afternoon which was lovely. Totally love the butterfly fabric with the lilac spotty liner, well pretty!!! And your Autumn blanket colours are right up my alley too. Although it is mighty warm here again today and I'm sitting with all windows open and my desk fan on too. Hubby is still in a jumper but hasn't put his heater on today....yet!!! Tooth is holding out OK, a bit stressful session but I got through it. Leaving the crown for now as he managed to fashion me a tooth with the filling - phew. Hugs BJ#16
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