Sweet Mary

Something to brighten any day! Margaret at Janeff Bookshop in Havelock North knits and sells the most amazing tea cosies. You can buy one readymade from the eye catching window display or order from the book.

Since Christmas I have done a lot of this - reading books. I used to read a lot and then I sort of lost my way with reading for a while and now I am back into it with a vengance. I can't seem to stop! Well actually I have put a stop to it for a week or so as I really must get back to creating a few more handmades for sale. I started by giving my work room a much needed sort out. In the busy weeks leading up to Christmas I seemed to be always dumping something in there or pushing something else to one side. With a clear space I started on this baby quilt for a friend's grand-daughter. The first grand-daughter got a very pink quilt so this next one is getting something a little different. I am in a red and blue phase. These gorgeous buttons are not actually for the quilt but just happened to be sitting on the table after a quick rummage around a local charity shop A girl has to play a little as well so friends came round for lunch yesterday to while away a few hours on a perfe...