Sussed it!

 

The pattern mentioned in my last two posts from the Poppy Treffry book, Free and Easy Stitch Style.

This time I made a small purse as a present for a little chap.

 I appliqued a bug and a bird from some Urban Zoologie fabric I got from Fabric Rehab a while ago now.

The bug is on the front..

 

 a birdie on the back..

 

 

and a little apple tucked under the flap..

 

And the chrysanthemums have come out.
I was given a small clump of these a couple of years ago and they are just a great colour at this time of year when most other things are over.

 

 

And the best bit is my little clump has grown and is nearly big enough to give a bit to someone else.

Purses and Puddings!

I have been making a purse from the Poppy Treffry book that I mentioned in my last post.

The technique is so brilliantly nifty and a new one on me.

 

I used a pair of old jeans and my scrap box, and lined it with part of an old skirt..

 

Unfortunately, although the instructions were generally very clear and easy to follow, there was one diagram that I misinterpreted.

 

When the purse was finished and looking lovely, I opened it up to find a row of upsidedown bunting under the flap!!!

 Not what was planned or what the finished picture in the book showed.

 

 

If I had applied my brain a little more I would have worked this out, but because the technique was new to me, I blindly followed the instructions without thinking much at all.

Never mind, this one will have to be for me.

Next time I will be more aware of which bit ends up where and I will definitely be using the pattern again.

Off out for lunch and taking these beauties..

 

 

Ginger biscuit base, cream and fromage frais in the middle and a layer of blackcurrant puree.

(Recipe adapted from one in the September Waitrose magazine I was given).

 

 It's very quick and easy - my sort of pudding!

A bit of this and that

I was lent a book by a friend this week called 'Free and Easy Stitch Style' by Poppy Treffry.
 I have admired Poppy Treffry things in the shops around here for a while so it was good to have a go. I used the flower template and had a go on a piece of fabric to make a sponge bag (not in the book).

This was the result..

 

And the flower detail..

 

I didn't use a hoop as advised but will try that next time when I have found it!
I will definitely use the technique again. I like the ragged edges.

I have also started the quilting of my sampler quilt, spurred on by a kind comment that reminded me it was still sitting on the 'to do' pile..

 

We have had some lovely autumnal sunshine here this week in between the showers, as well as some very high tides.

This is the river at Cothele with the water coming over the banks and the early morning mist still in the air.