Friday, 18 October 2013

Is it too early for Christmas doings? and a giveaway

As you can see I'm not at work today, still itchy and unable to wear a bra which I'm sure would count as a safeguarding issue in school, the children would be traumatised :)

It seems the Headteacher has also caught shingles, however, he doesn't wear a bra so should be ok, poor chap!!

Anyhoo I've had to do a fair bit of real life stuff this week, we put the house back on the market yesterday.

I've  spent most of today on the sofa looking at the crafting loveliness that is Foksy & Etsy , adding to my favourite lists and nicking ideas, I mean taking inspiration.

My thoughts have turned to Christmas crafting and here are some of my favourite books.

This first Kirsty one is so pretty that I bought one for me and one for my pal's birthday, a snip at £6.99 from the Book People.  
There are some very pretty projects in it.

I really do like Kirstie Allsop, her relentless optimism and jolly outlook is very like able, yes I know she's posh and worth a mint but I do love her enthusiam.  To be honest I wouldn't have paid the RRP of £20 but it's certainly worth the price I paid.

I  just look at the photos in this one, but it is very pretty.


Same goes for this one if I'm completely honest.

However, this one has a couple of projects I aim to try this year, they involve paper and old food tins!!

Watch this space.

My perusal of Folksy inspired me to decide to make Twiglet's teachers Chrimbo gifts this year, so have a look at this pile of fabric and let me know your favourite two  patterns.


I'm not telling you what I'm making but if Twiglet chooses your name, I'll send you one and a little parcel of unidentified  loveliness (that's right, no idea what yet)

Have a jolly weekend.

Twiggy x






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5 comments:

  1. WendyCarole18 October 2013 at 19:31

    some lovely things there to make.

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  2. jackiescrafts18 October 2013 at 21:30

    Those books look great, I have the Sarah Raven one but just look at the pictures too lol.
    Mmm those fabrics are all lovely but I think my favourites are the green one with hearts and flowers and the white one with X on it among other things. Thanks for chance to win

    Jackie x

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  3. Unknown19 October 2013 at 19:58

    Hope you are feeling a bit less .. well .. itchy. Do we really have to think about Christmas .. I supose I should get my act together and start thinking about presents and stuff.
    All fabric is lovely.. quite like the hearts one too.

    Vicky x

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  4. Janice22 October 2013 at 23:48

    Oh my goodness, I hope you got medication for the shingles in time. My mum had them and the doctor said it was the worst case she'd ever seen. Not fun at all. Your fabrics look lovely. I like the flowers on the upper left and the hearts on the right.

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  5. felicity26 October 2013 at 18:27

    You poor thing! I had shingles in my 30's on the right side of my face! I couldn't go out with hubby because it looked like he'd given me a black eye! Shingles really knocked me out.I love the little robin, and those fabrics are lovely too (I like the hearts too)

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