Lots of Finishes
Sorry no Warrior 1860 ship in this post as is it already pic heavy with crafting. Have a cake and cuppa instead.
So let me tell you what I have been doing while not in Blogland:
First I found a new bookcase in a charity shop, for the study. It means that by playing tetris and wearing a hard hat if I want to open any cupboard in the house, I finally have all the books down from the attic. 🙂 There was a happy reunion with many old friends.
Little premature Catherine now has this heart decorated hat and body warmer.
The aran baby bag is finished in white plastic aran style buttons.
Close up. It took 500g of the Teddy Aran.
The Greyhound Quilt is now hanging on the wall in the study.
It looks fabulous with the red carpet in there.
I used buttonhole stitch colonial knots and back stitch for the embroideries.
The centre reads:
“Some paint lovely pictures,
Others write good books
Some make peaceful gardens
Others are fine cooks,
But the talent that endureth
That matters in the end
Is the tenderness and caring
That makes a faithful friend.”
I got it from an old Aussy Homespun but it seemed apt for a quilt with greyhounds in each of the toiles squares.
I finally made that journal cover I had in my dream. 
It fits well. 
Close up of the gems.
The lining is in a royal blue, and the end pieces in turquoise. Lovely colour combination!
Atlantic Link top is finally made. In the pattern it only had 12 blocks.
I did 20 to make it the right size for a single bed. All from stash.
It is a belated birthday present so I have had my head down making it.
Stephanie’s book “Uncommonly Corduroy” arrived.
It looks fabulous with easy to understand instructions. See inside for yourself in the link.
The sweet lady sent me a signed matching book plate for it and bookmark.
Now how special was that!
Another special lady is Sylvia who sent me a gorgeous needle case for taking part in the Craft Olympics this year.
If anyone would like to host it this year do let her know. 
Cheery flowers for the rainy days.
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