Showing posts with label Autumn. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Autumn. Show all posts

Saturday, 15 October 2011

Daisy Moon's Sewing Days - Recent photos

I thought you might like to see a few makes from
my recent workshops.
These lovely ladies joined the beginners patchwork workshop.
Here they are posing with their first ever attempt at patchwork and quilting.
Three cushion covers to be proud of.


Here they are again when they realised they were going to be on my blog!


Another first timer with her patchwork throw.


Steve 'modelling' another pretty throw.
This one was made with a super soft backing.


That was followed by Autumn and Halloween.
Una made this pumpkin wall hanging.


Maureen, Tracy and Nicola made witches.
All three witches went home without hair however as
they spent most of the day in fits of laughter!


I love the spider fabric on Tracy's skirt.


Nicola's witches hair is 'resting' on top of her head.
(Don't be fooled!)
A great day was had by all. :)



Now onto a doll workshop.
Three gorgeous girls sitting amongst the fabric.


Annie's pretty Annie doll with her pinny and bow.


Another patchwork session.
This was Cara's first attempt at patchwork too.
She picked it all up very quickly and tried a lot
of different techniques while creating a unique piece 
which she was totally thrilled with. 


Una's hand finished piece is now hanging in the shop 
on display until Christmas.


Christine joined the applique class to make the 'Chicks rule' wall hanging.
Lots of bright colours used here to make a very cheery picture.


Work in progress ... pumpkins,


Sunbonnet Sue and...


an Annie hiding behind a gingham chook!


Ahh The Boss keeping order!


Here's Jenny and her fab doorstop.


This free machine embroidery cushion was made by a 'newby'.
I remember hearing 'I don't sew and I don't do flowers'.
Really?
I think she does both rather well!


Onto a bag class.
This was a 'lets make it up as we go along' bag!
Stunning!


This bag in the making has wonderful autumnal colours
patched together.


Finally I love this batik bag made with fancy stitching on
the pocket and a homemade hand turned button.
This lady has already been back for more fabric to make another one!


Phew! Rather a lot of photo's but I hope you enjoyed seeing
what great talent we have in Nottinghamshire.
Have a great evening folks.
Love
Daisy xxx

Thursday, 6 October 2011

Three seasons in an afternoon - A post for Nettie & Jenny x


Last week, while the weather was beautifully warm still,
I decided to have a good tidying up session in the garden.


This patio area has been a life saver this summer in my
tiny little home.
Another living space outside to eat and entertain in.


It is, at the moment, a mixture of seasons.
Flowers in their faded beauty ...


alongside some in full summer bloom.


Autumn seeds...


 fallen leaves and ...


80 degree temperatures!


While packing away some prettiness...


a parcel arrived from Wood & Wood Stool.


 My first Christmas decoration of the year!
Its made of old painted timbers and the colours are perfect for me.


I also ordered a Daisy Moon sign and its PINK!
A real thrill as it was a complete surprise :)


Three seasons in an afternoon.


Balmy English weather.
Have a great Thursday.
Hugs Daisy xxx

Sunday, 17 October 2010

Autumn

It all started with this ....a little toadstool .....sitting in the mossy grass .....in the garden
of my 'might be' new temporary home.

Normally it's Heath that sets me off. We DO autumn at Heaths Country Store.

Out come the scarecrows and the scaredy cats, the pumpkins and the witches.

So while paying my friend a visit I called into the local farm shop to buy a pumpkin....
and managed to leave with all of this!

To make some vegetable soup.

I would normally have all the autumn decorations out by now ...
but as we are on the move it didn't seem logical to start emptying boxes
when I'm so busy filling them!
So I'm enjoying the real thing instead.
This years autumn has pink in it. YAY!

Well, okay, I did slip a little but it was in a box by itself.
Honest!

It was made by my daughter Rosie.
What a hoot!
Sorry :)

So I then went into the garden to take some pictures before we go.
WOW!

My baby acer is finally growing up after 7 years.

I even have autumn coloured daisies in my garden.

All this wonderful colour....

and so many berries.

By this time next year I hope to be settled in my new 'yet to be found' home.
I'm hoping it will have as warm and welcoming feel as this one does.
From my favourite book
Seasons at Seven Gates Farm.

Enjoy your Sunday. x