Sunday snow

Good morning,

We have snow today.

We went to Hobby craft which is always fun.

I got to try out my new welliebobs.

Now the roast beef is cooking and I am enjoying some crochet time.

Hope you enjoyed your weekend.
Mxx

Five on Friday

Good Morning,

Well I can't believe it's Friday again!, it's lovely and sunny here today but cold which is just the way I like it.

Hope everyone is keeping well, there has been some sad news this week, with David Bowie and Alan Rickman both passing away due to Cancer, I have found it hard after losing a close friend recently to the same thing.

Well onwards as they say, I am joiningAmy at Love Made my Home with my Five on Friday.

One.

Finished my first sewing project of 2016, it's a pretty project bag for my sock knitting.

Two.

Some pretty flowers to brighten up the home, can't believe Daff's are out already - Crazy.

Three.

Looking forward to this view again, can't wait for some summer sunshine.

Four.

Mittens, I love our cat, she is completely mad and loves the wool basket!

Five.
 Treated myself and pickle to some yummy Cath Kidston things in the sale.

Enjoy your weekend.
Mxx

Scavenger Hunt for December - I know abit late!

Hello,

I am just putting this on now, late I know, but heyhoo!

I am taking partin the scavenger hunt put on by Suzzie at Made with Love

Joy

The joy of finishing a gift in time for christmas

Together

The choir singing at the church together with a brass band

Tree

Our little real Tree

Ornament 





Angel Rachel, to remember a dear friend.

Light




Advent Candle, it's a tradition in our house


Christmas

Our fireplace....

Sparkle

The towns Christmas Tree

Giving

pickle making gifts to give to her friends

Food





My boxing day cheese and port

Red



Bright Red boots my mum brought me : )

Kitchen

With all my Christmas cups, plates and teapot!

Whatever you want

Made by Pickle

I hope you like my finds see you at the end of the month!
Mxx

Some Sewing!

Good Afternoon,

As it was so wet again yesterday, it did turn out to be a relaxing day of crafts and family time.

I am really into sock knitting at the moment, I am slow as I have just mastered the magic loop way of knitting socks, I did try with DPN's to start but felt like I was knitting with a hedgehog!

I have ordered myself some short circular to try next.

I ordered some yummy yarn from Tracy at Norah George it's called Maldives and it's so like the Maldives in colour sea blues and sand yellows.

Well I thought what I really need is a little bag to put my sock projects in...and I needed a excuse to use my new extension table for my sewing machine, which hubbie brought me for Christmas, here is bag in progress.

Sorry about the light but, it's so dark all the time.

And here is the finished bag.

The heart ribbon was a Christmas present from my little pickle!bless her.

I manage to do some more on my 2nd crochet blanket, I just find crochet so relaxing, and it comes along quickly.
Well I am off in minute to meet a friend for coffee.
Have a great day!
Mxx

Ps so sad to hear the news of David Bowie today RIP.

Sunday - day of rest

Good afternoon,

I am enjoying a cup of tea and some sock knitting.  I  plan to knit a few pairs this year.

I also have flowers around  the house  to brighten  it up after the Christmas decorations have been put away. 

Plan on not doing much today, it's  stopped  raining for the moment but don't  think it's  going to  stay that way. 

Enjoy your  Sunday. 

Mxx

Five on Friday - My first one of 2016!

Good Afternoon,

May I wish you all a Very Happy New Year!, I can't believe it's January 2016!

Well today is dry which is a first for awhile now, it's been rain, rain and more rain in the UK.

I am joining Amy at Love made my home, and taking 5 Min's to share 5 things with you.

One.

This is a pretty cat I made for pickle for Christmas I just wanted to share him with you

Two.

I have started my 2nd Spice of Life blanket, I just loved making the first one so much, it taught me so much about different crochet stitches and colours of yarn. I am using Stylecraft DK again as I find it a joy to crochet with.

Three.

Look what the postman delivered yesterday, so excited :) I love Downton Abbey and am going to try to get to Highclere Castle this year.

Four.

All the Christmas decorations are put away for another year, and I have to say it's nice to have it all clean and tidy again.

This is my fireplace, it's made up of a railway sleeper and lanterns.

Five.

Sushi, last night was Sushi night, Pickle made it with my help and she ate it all!

It's so much fun to make and not as hard as you think.

Well it's nice to be back in blogland again, looking forward to seeing what 2016 has to offer and hoping that it will be a Happy year, after a sad end to 2015.

I am looking to knit more socks this year and use my sewing machine alot more to make things - clothes, cushion covers etc.

Have a nice weekend!

Mxx

A New Year!

Good Afternoon,

I would like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year!, I have been gone for alittle time, but back now, and looking forward to sharing my makes and bakes of 2016.

I had a lovely Christmas, spent at home with family and friends, time didn't go too quickly.  The weather on the other hand was not festive at all.

Here are some Christmas pictures....

This is pickle singing at the Church with the brass band and choir. (she is 3rd from the left.)

Here is the gingerbread house we made. 

Stocking presents Christmas morning!

I really enjoy boxing day, it's time to slow down and enjoy the festive feeling, here is my cheeseboard!

I managed to get Pickles cat finished in time for Christmas, isn't it cute.

My mum brought me these lovely red boots( which I wore on new years eve) and this knitting needle holder with needles.

So... much food was eaten and drinks where drank, and a good time had by all.

Yesterday was clear out day, so everything is now put away for another year, and I have to say it's nice to have the space back, however I will be buying some flowers today to make it brighter.

Now onto my 2nd Spice of Life CAL blanket, I so enjoyed making the 1st one, that I couldn't wait anymore to start another.

Hope everyone is well, and catch up again later in the week.
Mxx