I managed to complete another block tonight, it was quite straight forward and I finished it whilst watching America’s Next Top Model!
We told some of our friends and work colleagues about our engagement today which was fun. Everyone was asking if we had set a date and decided on a venue but we haven’t had time to think that far yet. My mum sent some beautiful flowers to work which was lovely, but I had a struggle getting them home in one piece on the train and bus. I’m so glad I started driving lessons and have a little car to practise in. One of my goals is to definitely pass my test this year s I don’t have to rely on London transport so much.
I spent the weekend making this cute sock monkey from a pattern in Sock and Glove by Miyako Kanamori.
I had loads of fun making him, (it’s definitely a he) and I’ve called him Alfie. He’s made out of a very special sock from M&S and will be winging his way across the Atlantic to my swap partner shortly.
In other news, this afternoon I got engaged!
Today I received a parcel from Kristin as part of the coaster swap hosted by Amy. I almost couldn’t open the parcel as the packaging was so pretty!
They are made with embroidery and wool felt and the design is so striking. Thanks Kristin!
I was lucky enough to receive a travel journal from the new Orla Kiely range for my birthday. It’s the car print which matches one of my favourite handbags.
The journal contains a combination of papers - ruled, graph and blank, as well as a variety of colourful stickers.
Don’t they look great together?
Today I finished D-3 Jason’s Jacks using a lovely bright fabric from Aunty Cookie.
We spent Easter on the Isle of Wight where I scoured the local charity shops and picked up some lovely vintage toys. The weather was bizarre, sometimes sunny and warm, but also windy with snow, sleet and hail. We braved Ryde seafront yesterday for a walk in the wind where we struggled to stay upright.
