Eight-by-Six

I read on littlegems-world  a few weeks ago about a brooch she had bought on eBay. I was intrigued so purchased one myself earlier this month. Here it is today on my Per Una Spring cardi from last year, well it feels like Spring to me but it also looks great on my coat, handbag probably great on anything. I liked it so much I am bidding on another one and she has so many to choose from! It's not a great photo as it was taken on my mobile phone!

Check out Deramores.com  for their special offer on King Cole inspire. I bought some, well such a bargain not to be sniffed at and a new pattern for a jumper!

After a week in bed with the dreaded flu (yes real flu) I am almost back to my normal self. I just have to shake off a sinus infection and finish off a course of antibiotics! So to cheer me up my friend Lisa took me out to a local craft fair this morning then to The Barge  for a pot of tea and home made cakes, it was just what I needed and even the rain didn't spoil it. Thank you Lisa + Caroline :) Last night I decided to start a new project, this time for myself. My sister bought me a Cath Kidston book last year for my birthday and I keep looking at it but haven't actually managed to make anything. I'm really into her stuff now and love the fabric. Now I have a patchwork bag in the making! It's going to take me ages, I hope to have it finished by my birthday in May! I think it's way too nice to be just for knitting stuff. My six chillies are starting to get their second set of leaves, must start something else off next week.  a bag in the making! 

I've sold some of my lavender bags on eBay with some more selling in the next few days, they are quite popular. I made this one for myself and I have lots of Laura Ashley designs cut out ready for a friends order + some to make for presents for Feb. There is something quite relaxing making these, must be all the lavender! Five of my chilli seedlings have appeared but I lost one, I will need to move them out of the prop soon. Just waiting for my T&M seeds, they state seven days delivery but as there is no rush I guess they will turn up soon. Enjoy the rest of the weekend. Amanda x

I wasn't planning on buying much for myself this January then Ian received an email with a great bargain; and being a woman I love a good bargain! So I am now the proud owner of my first (and last) pair of Hunter wellies! Just need some wet weather to try them out, never thought I actually want it to rain! I sold my first lavender bag today on eBay, so was pleased some of my fabric stash came in handy and I love making them. I have a little industry going on in my dining room in the evenings when I have time. I'm now making applique ones with hearts for Valentines day, they are so cute. I won't get rich making them but they will make the buyer happy and that's the object isn't it? Amanda x

The combination of a sunny morning and browsing through seed catalogues got me into action this morning! I found 8 seeds left from last year (Aji Crystal) + a new pack of T+M left over from last year Tabasco. I washed the heated propogater I stored in the garage and now I have 10 little pots that I hope will germinate in the next week or so. Have you started growing anything yet?

The Iwade allotment group (some of us) visited Newington allotments this morning to look around, here is the line-up. With Iwade allotments soon to be up an running (fingers crossed) it was good to look at plot sizes, car parking, toilet facilities and discuss how it is run. I think we have all come away with a better idea of what is needed and what work needs to be done. Its exiting being at the start of a new community venture and one that is very much in demand. So watch this space for further updates on the progress over the coming months. Enjoy your weekend. Amanda x I hope mine looks as neat and tidy as this one! and more space to grow leeks