Sunday, 9 January 2011

I have a new love for 2011


Inspired by certain blogging pals in the UK and down under, I have taken up patchwork with gusto. Unfortunately my stash of fabric does not match my enthusiasm nor indeed does the bank balance, but its coming on a pace and I have invested a little online....will show you when they arrive. 

Meanwhile on a little trip to Cambridge to return H's Christmas jumper from us three girls(he hated it!), I spotted this absolute bargain in John Lewis. Orla Kiely bedding. 
Maybe not the most exiting bargain to some but I love her designs and it was an absolute must have for the price. Luckily H liked this purchase but cannot believe that I would post a picture of it on the bed nor that anyone would be interested!.......ha ha he just doesn't understand 

 This is  a new cushion that may be on its way to the Netherlands, it just needs a bit of blocking and making up(and the ends sewing in of course!). I have used merino wool so it is lovely and soft
Finally we have just put eldest on the train back to uni with all her bags......will miss her dreadfully......am just off to clear the mess she has left in her room .......
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17 comments:

  1. Tilly Rose9 January 2011 at 15:34

    Hi hun
    Lovely to say hi!
    Love your crochet....
    Our son goes back to Uni this eve too...I know what you mean about the mess!!
    I LOVE patchworking. I try to mix vintage and new fabrics together to help with the cost!
    Have you tried Kisco in Leics? It's called The Fabric Guild and you can order online.

    Karen x x x

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  2. Kathy9 January 2011 at 16:40

    It's always hard saying goodbye when they go back ...w e've been doing it for five years now, because my daughter got a job away from home after uni ... it doesn't get any easier.
    Your patchwork looks great!
    xxx

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  3. Lynn B9 January 2011 at 17:20

    Hi Elsa,

    Thankyou for your comment!
    Your blog is lovely.

    Lynn B

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  4. ilovemyhouse9 January 2011 at 17:49

    Hi dear, of course i still want the cushion! It looks lovely, just email me at
    Ilovemyhouse103@gmail.com and let me know how i can pay you.
    I know how you feel about kids leaving....sad but also cleaning the mess...ilove that bedding, beautiful colors.
    Hope to hear from you soon,

    XX

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  5. Lisa9 January 2011 at 17:51

    You've been bitten by the patchwork bug have you, hope you enjoy it and make many marvellous things.
    Of course you need to take photos of new bedding, these thigns are very important.It's quite lovely!
    Lisa x

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  6. Diane9 January 2011 at 18:11

    Love the bedding!! Patchwork is a lovely hobby - you can pick it up or put it down whenever. My daughter is going to commute for the next 2 weeks as she doesnt have full lessons till 1st Feb!! Her bedrooom is a skunk pit! xxxxx

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  7. Gill9 January 2011 at 18:18

    Just got home after delivering a daughter to Nottingham and a son to Liverpool! The house seems so quiet and empty !!!

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  8. Hillery9 January 2011 at 19:37

    I just adore your beautiful projects. I have just finished my first cushion cover, Summer Garden Squares, too. Pic on my blog. As for the patchwork, your fabrics are fantastic. All my favorite colors, pink, green, blue, and orange. Love it, can't wait to see what it becomes.

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  9. Marg9 January 2011 at 19:51

    What a lovely start to patchwork, I love your combination of fabrics in those hexies, so pretty.
    Of course you have to post photos of new bed linen and I can understand why you snapped it up, it's very nice indeed, and great that H liked it too.
    You always have such beautiful combinations of colours in your crochet cushions, this is another stunner!

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  10. Knitty, Vintage and Rosy10 January 2011 at 00:02

    Hi Elsy:
    Just a quick note to let you know I gave you some hints on my flickr page in regards to the Granny Pot Holder. Please let me know if you give it a try!

    And I loooove the Orla Kiely bedding!

    Lisa xo
    Knitty, Vintage and Rosy

    PS Just wondering, when you came to the fork in the road, which way did you take?

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  11. driftwood10 January 2011 at 07:15

    gorgeous hexagons!

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  12. Teacosy10 January 2011 at 09:33

    oh I would love a patchwork quilt but I haven`t got the patence for sewing.
    Tell "H" I like the bedding, sehr schön. I also love Cambridge I used to stay with a frend in Longstanton they have a Wind Mile in there garden. We used to shopp in Cambridge and they have this lovely cake shop there where they bake big easter biscuits in all sorts of shapes. Who knows I might go back there again sometime if its just for the biscuits.
    Sylvia

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  13. Sarah10 January 2011 at 09:46

    Now you've started patchworking - there will be no stopping you, I love it.
    Great bedding by the way!

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  14. A garden just outside Venice12 January 2011 at 12:46

    A late thank you for your lovely comment on my blog, happy New Year Elsy!
    x

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  15. BadPenny13 January 2011 at 11:20

    That beddin is gorgeous ! Just my colour scheme so I might have to look on line !

    Patchwork & crochet looking good.

    Jess has picked up a sick bug & keeps calling out " Muuuum " everytime she dashes to the bathroom. She's like a little girl again & not 18. I bought her some orange ice lollies yesterday to cool her down a bit.

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  16. Rikke Storm14 January 2011 at 17:33

    How nice! R

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  17. YarnRoundHook17 January 2011 at 21:09

    That cushion is gorgeous - I love the colours. The bed-linen is nice too.

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