bag from this tutorial: http://vintagericrac.blogspot.com/2008/01/1-hour-bag-tutorial.html althought i ended up with a different handle etc after making a few mistakes! its for my friends birthday so i hope she likes it.
the lovely laura ashley fabric was from a kind lady at the shabbychiccafe :D

My lovely swap from louise!:) @ shabbychiccafe

My first atempt at fabric buckets! i love them but i think i need more practice! they dont seem to sit right
not bad for my first sewing since school?!

wow its been a long time!

Hi all,
appologies for neglecting my blogg!

i have been so busy & have lots of things to tell!

I've spent a lovely week in Hathersage in Derbyshire where we had a fantastic time walking and exploring :) i'll post some photos soon i promise, we had cows in the garden!

The garage conversion is now completed along with a matching laminate floor in the lounge, i am really pleased its so much easier & was only cheapie stuff from B&Q!

I'm busy on my mum's sewing machine weekend making some pressies and (oh should i say it!?) getting some christmas and swap goodies ready!

Oh and i recieved my first ever swap from the shabbychiccafe! flutterlfy theme & it was lovely!
I got all the goodies below: