WOYWW

 

Good morning all.

This is where we were just over a week ago. We were walking around York city walls. It's my favourite city. The sun was shining and the sky was blue and I had Sarah on my mind as we neared the Minster. It has been heart warming to read all the wonderful comments and tributes to our dear friend.

This week I think we have all been trying to keep busy and not waste a moment. I know Annie and I have.

I used some pretty fabric to make some gift labels and then trimmed a gift bag to match.

I've spent a lot of time on prep for Tilly.

I made these fibre packs ..

It's always rewarding to see what her students do with the work packs. Take a look here to see the artwork her year 11 students produced this week. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1J2odT2f76/

So that's me for this week 

I'm so grateful to Julia for picking up the lead and keeping us all on track. It means a lot that we can keep going and maintain the friendship we have built over the years. Thanks lots Julia. You are a star?🤩

x x Jo 🌈 

WOYWW - In memory of Sarah

 

I'm posting this photo of my birthday flowers as it is bright, cheerful and uplifting. At this sad time we certainly need some positivity.

Life is fragile and last week emphasized the fact. We lost our dear friend so suddenly and it has shocked us all. 

We are now left with our own memories of the lovely lass that was Sarah.  

Maxine and I will remember how she loved to join in with Tilly Tea Dance workshops. She often came to Shrewsbury with Eva to enjoy a day's needle felting and I know she loved the finished pieces which she gave as gifts to friends and family. I used to pop up to the venue to have a chat and a catch up. 

I found this beautiful little robin that she made with Tilly and shared on her WOYWW  blog. 

And this is Sarah's Bluebell woods picture.

She had quite a talent in needle felting and made some beautiful pictures over the years.

She also, very kindly, supported Maxine by buying her tiny pieces of felted artwork and had a shelf specially for them.

She even collected frames for Maxine, from Stoke, when we couldn't buy them in Shrewsbury.

Such was the lovely, thoughtful lass we knew and loved.

We were so glad when she stepped in to take over from Julia and keep WOYWW going. Now I hope Julia can pick up the traces and keep our much valued little group of crafters together.

Sarah will be much missed by us all.

Our thoughts are with her family and friends especially Eva.

Thinking of you all.

x x Jo 🌈 

Good morning all.

This week has flown by again.

We had a lovely meet up with Jan. I'm sure she will be sharing photos. It was so good to see her and of course we chatted and giggled together whilst enjoying the stunning views from her holiday home. It was a nice relaxing day out and ride into the Shropshire countryside.

My sewing room is sparkling with the addition of a nice new ironing board cover. (I'm easily pleased)

I've been busy adding textured yarns to Inspiration packs for Tilly.

I love making these little packs of fluff.

My other job has been to make a Stranger Things birthday cake for Ben. As I always say... Good enough is good enough.,.. and it  really was a yummy rich fruit cake, which we all enjoyed after our tea yesterday.

And finally just a little bit of Autumn colour in our garden. It really is amazing how quickly everything recovered following weeks of drought...

Before I go, I wonder if any of you lovely card makers and paper crafters can help me?

A query for the folk who know about coloured pencils. Max wants to renew her Karisma pencils. Is there a current replacement or something of similar quality?

Have a good week all 

x x Jo 🌈 

WOYWW

 Another week, another Wednesday!

Today I have 3 useful pieces of fabric on my table - waiting for inspiration. My friend passed them on to me so that I can make a few items for our local charity. I'm just not sure what to do with them just yet. Maybe some little bags and purses.

This week I have been restocking Tilly's local outlets and clearing her exhibition at Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. She was really pleased with the sales from it, so it was well worth all the effort.

Tomorrow we are meeting up with Jan so we are really looking forward to that. Aren't we lucky!😀

Short and sweet this week.

Have a good week all!

x x Jo 🌈 

WOYWW

 Good morning all.

I really enjoyed our 900th post celebration last week but only managed to comment on about half of the posts as Google seemed to be playing up. I will have another attempt as I go round desks this week 

I have been catching up on jobs for Tilly.

A lovely pastel shade of fluff for the Flower Vase workshop...

A group of coastal bookmarks all set for me to edge with machine satin stitch....

And I loved framing her coastal picture with its delicate floral embroidery...

Lastly, Annie gave me a recipe for these cheesy, courgette scones. They were soooo yummy!...

So that's me for this week.

We are hoping to see Jan next week. So fingers crossed all goes well. I will give her a big hug from you all!

Here's hoping Helen's arm is healing well after her op. Feet up and take it easy Helen!

x x Jo 🌈