And Sew...

 I can't believe it's Friday already!! This has turned into a very busy week for me, with several work projects on the go all at once, and some things I wanted to stitch just for fun too! I managed to get most things done, but have lots of unanswered emails and other things waiting for me on Monday...

But I did finish my little sewing set which was almost done when I showed it to you last time. I wanted to play with the scrapbook idea but in textiles - I love this theme and am following it in various projects at the moment....I love using words on fabric, just as I loved stitching samplers because they always had text and letters mixing in with the motifs - one of my favourite things...

 The little scissors charm I've used here is one I've had for a while - they actually open and close. I love finding vintage sewing things, and little bits of antique embroidery with tiny letters or numbers. That was what inspired me to stitch the tiny word 'sew' on linen, using one strand of cotton over one thread of linen...it makes such a tiny little decorative label....

In my tea breaks this week I've been perusing the gorgeous new DMC catalogue - filled with delicious sewing treats...fabrics, accessories, kits, threads...so many sewing things I've just realised I need...

 I love using special threads and am always on the look out for anything new. I still need threads for cross stitch, but also for other types of embroidery and for paper crafts too. Lots to choose from though not much time...but I can have a further browse at the weekend...

This weekend my daughter Rosie and her boyfriend are coming to stay, so I will be up bright and early tomorrow baking them a cake! I have heard the weather is going to be very cold so the kitchen will be a good place to be - I was going to start some gardening but prefer to do that when it's warmer. Thank you for visiting me here today. I wish you all a very happy weekend, with happy times doing things you enjoy. Keep cosy.  See you soon. xxx