for quite some time...

A pillow for kindy has been on my to-do list for quite some time. It was originally proposed to help get over a little hump, you know... the kind that pop up from time to time. And so drawings were made and fabrics selected {a combination of reds and pinks to keep us both happy} and they sat in a sweet little pile, for quite some time.

Until yesterday.

Taking inspiration from the pages of one of my favourite books and armed with the trusty notes from my lesson, {thanks t} I made a start. It's not properly quilted as time was of the essence at the end of the day, but I'm happy with the result and more importantly so is my kindy girl!




And the best part is that I know she will treasure it for quite some time...

hello there...

Did you think i was falling into old habits again? I've been quite comfortable with my little weekly postings but found I got waylaid by kindy holidays and the mini mountains of boxes that have been arriving at the store! In any case I wanted to stop by to wish you all a happy weekend, leave you with a pretty picture or two and fingers crossed, will see you again next week...





a note... the paper cuts in the first photo are from a lovely japanese book by Yaguchi Kanako, isbn9784262152462.

good times...

Last weekend I made biscotti for the very first time and find myself wondering why I haven't tried it before. Pistachio & Lemon, it's an adaptation of a recipe from a great book, Seasonal Kitchen by Michele Cranston and I'm planning to make another batch in the morning.



I've been saving Fun Fair for Miss A and we played last Sunday. This was one of my favourite childhood games and I'm thrilled to report that she loves it as much as I did. {and still do!}



And finally, I had grand plans to be finishing the blanket this weekend. Alas I've run out the cream yarn so it's not to be just yet. A smaller blanket is on the cards in the meantime. I'm using a design from a book of Japanese crochet patterns, and am pleased with how it's looking so far. I'll hopefully have more to show you next week.

Happy Easter & have a lovely weekend...

april...