I PICKED ONE PUMPKIN FROM THE MEADOW THAT NIGHT...
That's been a week of two halves! Up to and including Saturday was like Noah's flood and since then it has been the most gloriously sunny autumn weather. As I'm feeling better now, we've been out and about, of which more later.
The craft room is a tip!
I've still got craft fair stuff ready to go except two fairs have been pulled (by the organisers not me) but I'm not going to unpack anything. I made a start on the Starry Night fabric.
I like both these spotty liners so am using them both!
I've got these adjustable straps down off pat now but they did cause swearing in the early days lol!
And the little pumpkin beanies for the baby unit turned out well!
Last Sunday was a gorgeous day so we went out bright and early and headed towards Laugharne, I'd not been there for years.
The castle was looking striking in the sunshine! It was free entry as part of the Cadw heritage open day scheme so that was a bonus.
There was a possible alternative to the JanCave in a lookout hut on the ramparts:
I could while away an hour or two in there but don't know how much work I'd get done with that view!
You can't really go in any rooms but it was interesting to see how a medieval castle was transformed into a Tudor Mansion in the 16th C. They also put in the knot garden you can see in the pic. The gateway gave a view out onto this historic town:
We had a really nice mooch around.
But most people associate Laugharne with Dylan Thomas of course and the walk to his writing studio was fab:
We didn't go in the house but you can peek through the window of Dylan's writing shed which had another inspiring view.
We passed a bench in a sunny spot and this plaque made me smile:
Any offers? I'll meet you there on Friday, the weather's looking good then!!
And if any of you would like to check out the beach where we live, there's now a live webcam at the front of the RNLI station which has a feed to YouTube, The link is here: - the high tide is 8.46m this morning at 08.26 (8.25m at 08.54 tomorrow)
Thanks for reading to the end! Hope you have a good week xx
12 comments:
what gorgeous photos, such views! I love the shadows on the floor of your replacement JanCave!! Happy WOYWW Helen #2
That beanie is adorable. Love it! And yeah, I could see crafting in that (hopefully) sunny window and being very happy there. That bench sign is perfect. I am bookmarking that webcam. I love the sea and it's been too long... Happy (busy, busy) WOYWW!
Mary Anne (1)
Love the starry night fabric and the castle is brilliant bet you had a great time. It's a while since we've been to the beach, must think about it again soon. Happy creative woyww. Hugs Angela x10x
Dear Jan!
I'm gald to read that you are feeling better now!
Oh, two fairs have been pulled! God knows why.....
These adjustable straps - wow! It seems to be patient by sewing.
I love the little pumkin beanie.
And thanks for sharing the amazing photos from the castle and the beach. And God bless you for the link from the webcam.
So I can be in England at your beach.
Nice bench. Nice words. Wish you a happy rest of the week.
Eva from Austria.
Any time, Jan! I love the photos of your outing and the lookout would make a great art room, too. Your starry night fabric is beautiful, I’m sure it will sell well. It’s a shame two fairs have cancelled but 🤞🏻🤞🏻for the other ones. Your baby pumpkin hat is great. Happy WOYWW
Hugs
Lynnecrafts 9 xx
I love that starry night fabric and the contrasts you’ve chosen to use with it. It’s good to know you’re now better and can enjoy trips out again…I will sit on the bench with you any day.
Hugs,
Annie x
Great bench and can't resist the link to the webcam...I wonder if the people currently in it realise? You'll have to set a time to wave to us..hehehehe Hugs BJ#7
Better late than never. It's been a busy week.😀 Your outing sounds lovely Jan and the little bench is just crying out for 3 little girls from school! See ya there😀 That starry night fabric looks fab with the spotty linings. x x Jo 🌈
Oh I would love that room and view! Beautiful. Shame about the craft shows after all your effort. Hugs Angela #4
Oh my - to be so close to something so old and historic! The oldest buidings we get here is around 200 years - brand new compared to the treasures you have! I don't know if you can call your room a tip...looks pretty neat to me! The starry night fabric is very cool, I'm sure it will sell well. It's a shame about the cancelled shows, more wonsderful thiings for future shows! Have a wonderful week, Lindart #13
What a fabulous place to visit Jan. Sorry some of your shows have been cancelled - loving the starry night fabric. I don't know where the time has gone since I posted on Wednesday. Happy belated WOYWW. Sarah
Imagine that room being your Jan Cave! Inspirational or distracting? It is a beautiful room and I am sure that many of us would love to have it to work in - the light is perfect and I can just imagine an easel set up in the window. A lovely castle altogether. Love your starry nights fabric - bet that sells well; and rhe pumpkin hats are adorable.
Take care, sorry i am so late.
Hugs Neet xx
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