Jan May

Another day, another decoration.   This time a cheery gingham tree.... complete with felt heart, ric-rac hanger and star button topper.   I like the way this has turned out, but it took a lot longer than yesterday's Shabby Heart decoration.  In fact, and bearing in mind it's the same size - it took as long to make one of these as all of the others. Do I want to make another 5 of them?  erm..... don't know!  It may be a one off.   Despite being fiddly, it was still an easy make.   Fancy making one of your own?  Here's what to do.... You'll need a small scrap of check fabric.  I've used (yet again) a piece cut from a sleeve of one of hubby's old shirts.  It's a brushed cotton, and extremely well washed. I drew a vague looking Christmas tree on a piece of card, and used it as my template.  Folding my fabric with right sides together, I drew around the template to give me my sewing line.  I then ...

Hello there. Are you going to join me in a little tour of Foxhollow? Foxhollow is a quaint little cottage, tucked away down a quiet country lane in deepest Cornwall. The home of my in-laws, it oozes gorgeousness at every turn, both inside and out. A lucky few come along and share the delights on Fridays, when Elaine holds her Foxhollow Quilters Day Classes. We all gather round in the Country cabin and coo over the latest makes, whilst Terry is indoors preparing us a delicious lunch. Grab your coffee..... Come explore with me...... Isn't this gorgeous? It's just a small sample piece made by Elaine and displayed in the cabin. I'm always drawn to it. I think the collection of rosy fabrics against the black is stunning. Now imagine sitting down for lunch and gazing around at sights like this next one. There are little collections of the prettiest things everywhere. It's a visual delight, but I'm oh so glad it's not me who has to do the dusting....