A Poggle bag

Today I made a child's Poggle bag.  I've used a darkish pink cord fabric and lined it with a plain pink cotton. I've now removed the decorative buttons.... thought it was too bitty!

Bags

I love making bags.  Not made one for a while but have some ideas for summer bags... just need time!

Beadies

I've not done any beading for a while but still have lots of beads and findings. I love handmade lampwork beads and actually did a course a few years ago with Barbara Mason at The Old Kennels at Dunkeswell, Devon. They run courses in the most wonderful crafts in beautiful surroundings. I loved it so much but couldn't really afford the equipment necessary to continue making my own beads so bought beads from other lampwork artists to make my jewellery.

I made this bracelet as a prize for a Wear It Pink Day competition for a breast cancer charity.

MOO

Thrilled with my Moo cards which arrived today.

New makes....

I'm really enjoying making my Poggle Pillows and Cuddle Cushions. I've had several orders from pics posted on my Facebook page and some really good feedback.

I've also made some 'Poggle Pals' from small pieces of fabric. They are padded with good quality toy filler. very squidgy and just the right size for little hands. They also have a hanging loop and can be used as a decoration. The appliqued figures on the pillows and cushions are based on my Poggle dolls. I have plans to make appliqued Poggle bags and Poggle bunting.... just need lots more time!!!

Bella

We adopted Bella just over two years ago from the Labrador Rescue Trust. She was then 10 years old. Her owners circumstances changed and they could no longer keep her. She is now just gone 12 but is still very active and loves her walks through the fields nearby. She also, given the opportunity, loves to sneak off into the allotments nearby to find some obnoxious smelling thing dumped on a compost heap to roll in!!! Luckily there's a river nearby. Bella hates being photographed but I managed to take a couple of pics of her this afternoon.

.... not to forget 'His Lordship' Baxter!

Yellow

Marsh Marigolds in my little garden pond.

I have to admit that yellow is not one of my favourite colours..... but I love yellow flowers in springtime.

My garden is at its best at this time of year. I love the fresh colours of the new foliage. My garden is rather wild with interesting hidden parts. I love to be creative in the garden and try to recycle and use whatever I can find of interest for any new projects I'm working on.