Wednesday, 31 August 2022

WOYWW

 


This week I have spent a few hours sorting and tidying in my sewing room.

I found lots of little works of art that Maxine has made, as cards, for me over the last year or two.

I love her needle felted pictures but she also likes to make tiny hand stitched collages and that little pink/lilac one is really cute.

I haven't done much crafting myself this week as I have been in charge of Tilly's Etsy shop while she has been on her hols. So, much of my time has been spent packing and posting lovely little parcels of goodies!

The lovely weather has tempted me to sit in my garden reading in my free time.

I seem to get hooked and have read about a dozen books over the last few weeks.

I should have taken a photo but I have left them for Max when she gets back.

I have enjoyed a couple of Anne Cleeves and Elly Griffiths as well as Carol Kirkwood's first book. I noticed her latest is now out in hardback.

I hope you have enjoyed the sunshine. Let's hope it lasts a little bit longer.


Have a great week.

xx Jo


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13 comments:

  1. Helen31 August 2022 at 06:57

    Glad you've been able to help Max with her Etsy shop; they are lucky to have you to help out! Sitting reading in the garden sounds a great way to spend your spare time. Have a great week Happy WOYWW Helen #2

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  2. Catriona31 August 2022 at 09:15

    All the cards and collages are lovely, Jo. Well done to you for running the etsy shop while Max has a well deserved holiday. I’m stuck just now as my mojo has gone AWOL and I’m hoping the cooler weather may help it return. CatrionaX

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  3. Sarah Brennan31 August 2022 at 13:15

    Glad you have been enjoying some relaxation in the sunshine Jo. Maxine's work is great. Stay safe and Happy WOYWW. Sarah #15

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  4. Lunch Lady Jan31 August 2022 at 13:19

    Lovely little finds from your tidying up session! Well done for looking after Max’s business and for taking time out just to chill and read, we’re very bad at scheduling time for ourselves. I’ve linked you in and you’re no 20!
    Hugs LLJ 6 xx

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  5. Crafting With Jack31 August 2022 at 18:33

    Glad you managed to get some free time. I love reading. You found some lovely samples of your daughter’s work. Happy WOYWW. Angela #17

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  6. Zsuzsa Karoly-Smith31 August 2022 at 20:43

    Those are really lovely little pieces and so delicate! I enjoy reading too but I haven't done much lately. I have hundreds of books lined up on my Kindle - I'm glad if I manage one a month! At this rate, I won't live long enough to read all of them LOL! Thanks for the recommendations. I'll look them up (not that I need any more to buy but that never stopped me! My favourite contemporary author is Kate Morton and she will have a new book out soon. I've read all of hers. She only publishes one every few years - they're always worth the wait though! Enjoy the end of the summer reading in your garden! xx zsuzsa #19

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  7. Neet31 August 2022 at 22:22

    You are a talented family, there is you and Annie and Maxine is carrying on the tradition and I bet Ben has lots of artistic talent in him too.
    Chas bought me a felted picture on Sunday at a Prom-Art in Grange - I must put it on my blog but it is at the 'van.
    Hugs, `neet 1 xx

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  8. Felix the Crafty Cat31 August 2022 at 22:27

    I love the bright days but not the heat and pleased now it's cooled down. I always enjpy reading a book but don't seem to get much chance to do it right now. Loving the needle felted pictures and the sewn piece too. Wishing you a very happy and creative woyww, Angela x12x

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  9. My name is Cindy31 August 2022 at 23:42

    Those cards really are tiny works of art!! The temperature has been much nicer for sitting in the garden in this week. Coincidence - have just ordered the first of the Brighton series by Ellie Griffiths to take on holiday!! Do love a good read. Have a good week, love n hugs Cindyxx #16

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  10. Spyder1 September 2022 at 03:12

    I bet its quite fun playing shop keep, even an on line one! Take care! Have a great week! Happy Late WOYWW!? ((Lyn)) #23 last again!

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  11. Lynnecrafts1 September 2022 at 09:18

    Those cards you’ve found are beautiful. I love needle felted landscapes. Enjoy your reading, Jo
    Take care
    Hugs
    Lynnecrafts 14

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  12. Lindart2 September 2022 at 22:32

    I envy you! I usually feel guilty if I read during the day. I feel there should be something else more productive I should be doing! I guess I should try it...Have a great week, Lindart #22

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  13. meandmysmallcorner4 September 2022 at 18:49


    How nice to find such beautiful crafting while sorting and tidying. The felt landscapes and tiny stitching are lovely.

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