29.10.10

This week’s been a bit of a funny one. It seems to have dragged at work and then gone super speedy in the evenings, leaving me a bit confused as to what the day is but very happy that it’s now Friday.

Things to smile about this week

1. My floral daps. I found them in the sale in Office’s kids section. I may not be able to wear them for another 6 months but when the spring arrives, I will have very happy feet.

2. The i-Touch shuffle function. Johnny Cash and the Rolling Stones followed by some classic Prodigy. Last night I was B’s assistant in the kitchen as he baked stuffed aubergines and we danced and sung as they cooked. Kitchen discos are so much fun.

3. Perfecting the mattress stitch. I knitted up some practice squares and spent the evening doing it again and again, feeling very happy with myself as each attempt got neater. Thank you to the awesome Meghan for your knitting advice.

4. Yummy treats from my husband. B stopped in Waitrose on the way home from work on Tuesday and bought me a cookie topped with Smarties. Edible surprises are always the best.

5. The fabric selection for my first ever quilt. Kathryn’s beautiful creations have inspired me and this weekend I’ll be making a start on my own. Wish me luck.


ps. I hope you all have a spookily magical Halloween on Sunday x

18 comments:

  1. Love the floral daps! :) Have a fabulous weekend, sweetie! xoxo

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  2. you are going to be a quilter TOO!? oh I'm so excited to see what you make! I've been working on my wedding quilt off and on for awhile...I have noooooooo freaking clue how to do the edges. I need a weekend to dedicate to it!!

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  3. kids section?! whaa? they are cute, those shoes though. :)
    all the best with the quilt, I wish I had the time to make a quilt. :)

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  4. Those shoes? Amazing! Hope you guys have a fabulous Halloween weekend!

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  5. All of your pictures are fantastic. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!! And I look forward to seeing your quilt!

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  6. Great shoes, super cute
    Have a lovely week end and good luck with starting your quilt xx

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  7. OFFICE rules!!!!!!! :-)
    I would like one of those fabulous M&M cookies too please. :-)
    Happy Halloween!!!
    xxx Emily from EL Vintage

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  8. That cookie looks divine!
    Love an edible surprise too! Mine is normally an ice-cream!

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  9. I could really use that cookie right about now. Yum.
    Your little stack a fabric is so cute. Looking forward to seeing the quilt you create too.
    Mattress stitch? I can only knit a basic scarf. You've inspired me to expand on that ;)
    Have a lovely weekend!

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  10. Such happy pictures! Those shoes are soo cute! And I love the colors in the cookie! Adorable.

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  11. Love the shoes! I've found some great bargains in kids' sections before too! Sounds like you had a top week, hope the weekend is just as nice xx

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  12. Thanks for all your kind comments they make me :-)Great fabrics Nell, they all complement each other really well. The fabric third from the bottom is my fave I think. Love a bit of Johnny cash myself...Happy sewing x

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  13. Wear them now!
    Wear them with warm wooly socks!
    I gasped out loud when I saw them, Nell. You gotta wear them today!

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  14. Such a pretty post! Love the shoes! Love the fabrics! Oh, and love how cute and colorful your edible surprise is. To adorable for words!!!

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  15. Love the colourful images. Hope you had a great weekend! xx

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  16. I looooove those shoes. I love the stuff you can find in kid's sections.

    Also, you left me a comment asking if knitting in the round was easy to master, but I haven't tried it yet! But I just bought some double sided needles today so I could learn, so I will let you know how it goes! xoxo

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  17. Just got around to reading this! Thank you for the shout out :) I'm sure you have more than mastered the mattress stitch by now!!! Can't wait to see your quilt!! I want to make one soon as well! xo.

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