All Kinds of Everything, Trains, Post & A Giveaway !!!

Here's a photo I've just taken from our garden, the farmers are very busy at the moment with lots of tractors coming and going especially in the evening - they look great with their big headlights shining. Wish I could capture the sun on the golden field and old farm buildings it looks lovely (if you look very closely can you see the campers, bottom right!)

Guess where we went this morning in the stifling heat, here is a little clue..................Oooo it's young Master Twiglet and Mavis, we had another day out with Thomas it was hot and lots of fun, loads of VERY excited little boys (and a few girls) running around like loons, Twiglet was one excited young man, we all came home and had to have an afternoon nap!!! I've said this before but if you ever get the opportunity to visit Kirklees Light Railway (they have a website) do so, it's a great place and the people who own it are terrific.

Apart from the usual baking and playing with the new breadmaker ( a small loaf a day gulp - I must show more restraint or I'll become Piggypeasticks) as I've not been driving this week we've spent tons of time in the garden yay!!!! or buying things on the internet - oops!

I've given quite a lot of stuff away on Freecycle recently and sold a few bits on Ebay and look what I bought with some of my cash.

I've coveted these books for ages.....................I've not had chance to have a good look at them yet, but the Doodle Stitching book looks great and I heart Jenny Hart (can you see what I did there:) I already have Sublime Stitching which is fab.A bundle of scrummy fabric.And a gorgeous writing set for my Sister In Laws birthday from the Etsy seller Charliemotel, isn't it pretty?

I seem to have got my crafting mojo back, I'm pretty pants at knitting but would like to improve and bought this little book a while ago, it's fab for basic knitters like me. I'm currently making a pressie for my friend, bet you can't guess what it is (please don't strain your necks trying to look at it, as I've added a sideways photo again:)Talking of knitting, did you see this in The Guardian today it is a good incentive for me to improve my pathetic skills as there is some fabby stuff in there. Lots of great projects by a fantastic lady called Mazz (the one who made the excellent Dr Who aliens last year).I've also taken inspiration (stolen) Marmadaisys idea of Crifting (being crafty in a thrifty manner). Here are a pair of shorts made from a cut down pair of Twiglets old jeans complete with patches from an outgrown t.shirt of his. I think they look pretty crifty and nifty myself!My pal (mentioned previously) is going to the Cropredy Festival soon - 3 nights without the children - woohoo you go girl !! note to self stop watching Gok Wan). Anyhoo, I'm going to attempt to make her a gift with these items, any guesses? I will show you the end result, but please note the word ATTEMPT!!!

I've won a Brilliant blog Award from Jan @ Daylily Lane, thank you so much, I've already been lucky enough to be given this one so I won't pass it on again. Apart from to say award it to yourselves lovely readers and pass it on at will!!

Righto, I've been tagged by lovely Jennie @ Falling Down the Rabbit Hole - thank you kindly lady. You know, I'm sure I've done this before, so for once I'll keep it short and to the point, yeah, yeah first time for everything I know :)

(Rules stolen from Jennies blog).

Link to the person who “tagged” you.
2. Post the rules on your blog.
3. Write six random things about yourself.
4. Tag six people at the end of your post.
5. Let each person know that they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.6. Let the tagger know your entry is up.

You know as I constantly tell you I'm too lazy/stupid to do links so I'll names names at the end, ok? they're in my list of faves!

Random facts:-

1. I'm VERY allergic to cats.

2. I DON'T like my beans or soggy food to touch my chips and I don't dunk biscuits - urgh, Mr Twigs says I'm weird - harumph!

3. I love beetroot and eat loads - hang on, I am weird!
4. I'm left-handed.

5. My hair is naturally curly (frizzy - think Crystal Tips - if you're old enough).

6. My secret hero is George Formby

Ok, I pass this to.

Jo - Blissed Out

Josie - SykesSillySite

Maxs Craft Creations

Daisie - Daisie Days

Vicky - Angelsey Allsorts

Lizzie Jane.
Phew, nearly there. I've finally posted out my Cupcake Swap but won't post a piccy until I know it's arrived safely with Cathy in Australia, hope you like it Cathy.

As I said previously I intended to have a Giveaway for my 50th post and completely forgot, so Please leave a comment and let me know which classic book I should read next. I'll ask Twiglet to draw a name out of one of his lurid Ikea bowls next Friday and announce the winner. Haven't decided what the prize is, as I'm going to tailor it to the winners likes/dislikes. (Ha ha cop out by Twiggy).

Have a great week

Twiggy x

PS The Woman in White is VERY gripping so far!