New Bits & Bobs

I can't believe its been a week since my last post......................I've had such a mixed week, a wee bit of hooking, a smidge of sewing, a whopper of a flu ( that i had to feed) & a beautiful parcel in the post :)

A new cushion to enhance my bed.....................

New scarf on the go, went with some autumn colors for a change...........

Gonna add a cream frill around the edge but there's eighteen squares to go first

I'm really loving this  scarf, can't wait to cosy up in it later in the year, will have to get a coat to match though, what a pain that'll be!!!!!!!!!!!!

Finished up my giveaway gifts & popped them in the post at last :/, hope the receivers will like them :D

Ate some awesome food, Chocolate Chip Chilli............... taken from Nigella Lawsons Christmas book, its a great book, full of yummy, simple recipes. food that is suitable 

  at any time, here's a peek at a dessert we had last weekend, taken from this book............. Girdle Buster Pie.............sounds like it should banned :P doesn't it 

Wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy too nice, way too fattening & definitely not something to indulge in too often.  Sophie did a bit more baking, love her baking, wish she'd bake all the time, but then thats probably not such a good idea.........

Stickey date bars....................need i say more...........except i'd like to try them with ice cream...................... Hey i did have the flu & apparantly you should feed a flu................. thats what i've been told and i'm a stickin to it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now this came in the post this week, a package of the most divine gifts from Sandi, a lady who's become a friend since i started blogging. Imagine my surprise at the fabric, its from one of my absolute favourite lines, by Robyn Pandolph, she designs the most beautiful fabrics. I made a quilt earlier in the year for my husbands parents with her fabrics, in fact would love to do one for my own bed with her designs. The newest line is called scarborough Fair, its so lovely.

Wrapped in this fabric of fabrics was the loveliest gifts, all handmade by Sandi

Here they are as they should be, all sweet & beautiful..................

Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you so much Sandi xxxxxx

Well its been an eventful week, i'm well on the road to recovery & looking forward to a bit more crafting during the coming weeks & a lot more crafting coming up to Christmas..............my fav time of year. Looking forward to my Christmas swap with Julie.

Feet up now, a steaming mug of hot chocolate & Larkrise series three for the umpteenth time.............. i guess i just love it :D

Have a lovely evening

Lots of love Karen Xxxxxxx

Comments

[Hazel]

Oh what a scrummy post - esp the bit about Larkrise at the end lol. Love that series too. Gorgeous cushions, scarves, baking, potholders!! So much eye candy. xxx

[Annaboo's house]

Tee hee!
Love your gifts from Sandi- I thought they were baby hats and doilies from your first photo and then laughed when I saw what they actually are!!
Very sweet.
Nearly the weekend!
Xx

[debbie @ happy little cottage]

Yummy! This post should be called yummy!! Yummy baking! Yummy crochet! Yummy fabric! Hope you're feeling better soon :)

[Lynne]

I haven't been here in a while, so many goodies to catch up on!! I think I just gained 5 pounds drooling over all the delicious baking. Lovely gifts from your friend. Toodles. Lynne

[Mandy]

Yummy post!
Hope you fully better soon!
Mandy :)

[Jo White]

Ah here you are! I've missed you and glad to catch up with all your posts! I've made that girdlebuster pie a few times myself- it really is very good isn't it? Anyway, good to find you again!

[Tricia Anne]

Hi Karen. :o)
I just finished the third series and will begin the 4th. Oh how I wish it was not coming to an end.
I hope your flu is all gone and you are feeling much better.
Your pillow is just darling!! It matches your blanket. :o) And what a gorgeous scarf! Oh you will be most warm and snuggly in it. :o)
Those are some lucky ladies to receive your darling bags. The two on the far left have me swooning! You do such pretty work! :o)
Wish I could share a cup of coffee and the dessert you made. Oh yum! :o)
What lovely gifts you received!! :o)
Have a wonderful weekend.
hugs. Trish
ps. May I have your email address, so that I may send the give a way info to you?

[Sandi Lee]

I am glad you are over the flu, it's horrid. What is in the middle of the 'girdle buster' is it marshmellow?? It looks delicious, I wish my daughter would cook, I would love to come home to something cooked for me.
x Sandi

[Suz]

Hi thanks for the bobble throw comment...about half way l think now
Sorry to hear you had the flu..hope your all better now
Hugs Suz x

[kate]

Hope photographs are not fattening! Lovely goodies in your parcel - lucky you :)
Hope you are well again
x

[Helen]

So many delicious things in this post, Karen! I love all your makes and those yummy bakes! So sorry you've been poorly with the flu and hope you are fully recovered now. Enjoy your week.
Helen x

[jbasiletti1967@hotmail.com]

Hi Karen,sorry to hear youve had the flu:( I hope your feeling much better? What gorgeous gifts you received from Sandi.I love the jam jar covers:) I m looking forward to the swap to.Isnt time rushing by? Take care,love julie.xxx