Monday 29 October 2018

October Times

 Happy new week everyone..........today we have some pretty pink roses and matching pumpkins.....and some pictures from our weekend too..........
 ...........driving along the cheshire lanes to see our younger daughter and her family i just had to snap some in-car pictures..........it was a beautiful day filled with chilly sunlight and all the shades of autumn in the landscape.....always love our visits here and seeing my sweet littlest grandsons......
 ...........in the afternoon we had a little outing to treacle market............
 ..........held on the last sunday of the month in the little historic town of macclesfield......
 ............such an interesting mixture of stalls and i always find something to add to my vintage collection..........
 ............lots of autumn inspiration too this time.........
 ..........and pretty old toys and house wares...........
 .............below is my french vintage coffee pot found on my favourite stall and photographed at home today (on a bright and frosty morning).............
 ...............crafty-wise i have been working on a magazine commission and on a new quilt.....and i finished sewing a little piece of redwork embroidery.....
 .............and made it into a little pin cushion using some sweet scraps of liberty and some wonderful eclectic elements fabrics by tim holtz...........
 ........another in-car pic of a cheshire lane in autumn complete with verges full of russet fallen leaves..........so much beauty to enjoy..........
...........i hope you are enjoying these last october days dear readers................thank you for dropping in to visit me here and for leaving such kind comments...........wishing you all happy sunny crafty times..............back soon xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

15 comments:

Salty Pumpkin Studio said...

Lovely photos. This time or year redwork on the list for cheery things to do!

Miss Merry said...

What a lovely drive! Redwork is one of my favorites.

KC'sCourt! said...

Lovely pictures. Love redwork

Julie xxxxxx

greenrabbitdesigns said...

Lovely autumnal pics Helen! Your embroidery is so pretty.
What a fab little market and an absolutely amazing buy too, your coffee pot is wonderful.
have a lovely new week,
V x

Mickie said...

Helen,
I am sorry to see October fly by so soon. It is one of my favorite months, possibly because it is my birth month.:) I love wandering little country roads and taking in all the beauty of autumn.
The treacle market looks like a fun place to browse and enjoy vintage wares. Your French coffee pot is a great match to the cute little checkered mug. The bowl full of clothespins reminded me of the clothespin bag full of them that I have that was my mother's. You have made another cute little pincushion with the perfect redwork. One cannot have too many pincushions. Have a happy, crafty week.
Thank you for sharing.
Mickie, Indiana USA

Jacky H said...

The countryside is beautiful at the moment,
such inspiration. I love your pin cushion.
We are so luck to live in such a beautiful country.
Have a lovely week.1

Little Quiltsong said...

Always enjoy your lovely pictures. The Autumn scenes are so beautiful. The market stalls look very enticing. You found the perfect pot to add to your home decor.

Teresa Kasner said...

What a sweet post, full of adventure and family and finding a new vintage treasure.. I so enjoyed seeing your glimpses of your countryside and the market.. and of course your fabulous handmade things! We spent last week at the Oregon coast, I put up lots of photos on my blog. Have a super week! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

Alison said...

Beautiful pictures, the blue pot is so cute! I also love the English Scenery, it is so beautiful! tc

Jane said...

Such lovely autumnal photos Helen and here we are at the end of October! I loved your market. Keep warm and Happy Halloween...may it be all treats and no tricks. Hugs xxx

Lorrie said...

More loveliness from your corner. A little embroidery adds so much to your pin cushions. Love the X-s on the seams. Yes, October flew by.

handmade by amalia said...

I enjoyed going out with you today, dear Helen. Beautiful scenery and just the sort of shops I like. But what happened to October? It flew by.
Amalia
xo

Christine B said...

Such a lovely Autumnal post Helen! You have such a wonderful eye for colour and for taking photographs! The market looks lovely and I'm glad you found an addition for your collection! Have a lovely week! Christine xx

Marilyn McLeod @ Pink Paper Cottage said...

Of course the first picture really pulled me in! The pink flowers and pink pumpkins... what is better than that??? (smiles).... unless it's the gorgeous Fall countryside and a shop full of treasures! Wonderful photos! I too am sad to see October go.. I love that month and it's not yet quite into the "rush" of the holidays. Hugs.. Marilyn

Gracie Saylor said...

Thanks for posting the beautiful views of your trip to see your dear family as well as sharing your vintage find and your pretty redwork project. I am trying to learn Lucy's Neat Ripple pattern making a preemie blanket. The first row is a challenge! Hoping you have a productive happy week, Helen xx