WOYWW

Good morning to everyone who has popped in to have a look at my untidy table today.
I can't say I have been too busy crafting to tidy up - I blame the Olympics. When I haven't been watching the amazing sporting achievements of the GB team, I have managed an hour or two of crafty activities.

You can see my half made Katie Morag sock doll. She has a hand made needle felted kilt!

Near the front - hiding under the embroidery threads- is a pretty beaded and butttoned heart on a card that I have made for my daughter M. on her engagement. Yahoo! We are thrilled for her and Steve. So, another wedding in the family.  Above is the frame that I will give her just in case she wants to hang it in her bedroom.

Below is the pretty blue mohair scarf - perfect for dumfing yarns and rovings into. One of my car boot bargains. Also, just look at that gorgeous vintage lace. Oh and the piece that is folded and tied with a price label - 2 yards for One shilling!! Er that would be 5p in today's money. I paid a bit more than that but well worth it as it's really lovely.

And lastly some of the wonderful colour at Powis Castle. We had lunch and a walk round the gardens last week. Well worth a visit if you are down this way.

Well that's it for today - I am popping to M's with her card and to await delivery of her new fridge.
I shall take Katie Morag to finish off  whilst I watch the Olympics.

Have a good week.
x Jo

WOYWW - dumfing delights!

A quick post with all my dumfing activities of the week.

My room was tidy but is now back to normal, so I won't bother you with my messy desk.

Here are some of the things I have been busy with....

A few kind folk suggested that a peacock would be a good bird to "dumf".

How right you were! I sat watching the snooker one evening and this was the result!!!
I think you will agree it's a couple of hours well spent.

I still don't know how I manage to do it - I have never done anything like it before and don't really know how I transfer an idea into a creation, but it just happens. I dumfed this one with my little Clover punch and a single felting needle.

The following evening I did the same with this little hummingbird. I think M. might like this one.


The little dumfling brooches were made on funday Tuesday. They still need finishing with beads and hand stitching but you get the idea anyway.

I am off to garden at M's today - hence the rush to post this blog.

Have a great day everyone.

Wipso - please can you add me to Mr Linky's list and I will catch up with all your WOYWW fun when I get back.

WOYuntidyWW!

Good morning - Wednesday again! Where did last week go then?!

Today I will be mostly tidying, sorting and clearing out - YUK!

Wipso spent a while in my sewing room after our exciting day out on Saturday. As you all know, she has an amazingly organised room because that is where she runs her successful sewing business from. Well, my room is much smaller but packed full of crafty stuff. I know where everything is but it was beginning to get on top of me (literally, when my big carrier bags of fabric/wool/felted sweaters etc tipped over!) She didn't actually say it was a mess but I know what she meant. lol

So, today is my big TIDY UP day. Next week all will be immaculate!

What's out for you to snoop on today then?

Well, first and foremost on my window sill you can see a dinky, felt pin cushion cupcake and tiny cards, all from the lovely Paula. You will know from Annie's updates on Paula's blog where she is and what she is going through, so I just want to say a big thank you to her for finding time to make my little gift, when she must have been feeling so awful. We all wish her a speedy recovery so that she is feeling well again and pain free and back making us laugh with her wonderful warm and witty comments.

On top of my drawers you can see some of the wedding stuff I have been working with. Wipso and I launched the wedding creations shelf in the blog shop this week. Lots more to do but at least its a start.

On my table are the new yarns that I received yesterday from Kemps Wools - a brilliant service and some bargain wools, there if any of you are interested.

Oh and at the front of my table - someone wanted to see M's trolls - now who was it who had a little troll on their workdesk last week? - Answers on a post card.....

We created little costumes for some -I like Madonna with the golden boobs best.

All those drawers and bags that you can see now have to be emptied and sorted - I may be gone for some time!!!!! If I don't blog for a few days send a rescue party!

And last but not least - for all you robin lovers out there...

Having successfully dumfed a puffin someone suggested I try a robin.

Next I will be dumfing a peacock!

Any other suggestions gratefully received.

Now if you want to join in with the WOYWW madness then pop over to Julia's blog and follow Mr Linky.