Snippet Time

Hello Lovelies,

a little catch up with what's happening here.

1. Some simple sewing on my old Toyota sewing machine.........

A Thursday morning  impulse project . I don't like using plastic carrier bags, but have to admit they are well designed for their purpose........so I decided to use one as a pattern for a cotton version............

Here's the finished bag.........with deep side gussets like it's throwaway counterpart.........

I made two at the same time, from the same duvet cover I used to make THIS dress.
They are not my most attractive make........but they are comfy to hold and work well..............

And they fold up nice and small to pop in my handbag...........

2. Walking around our village, which is looking so pretty at the moment.

I love this old church hall...........

And the shape of this gateway into the church yard...........

And this peek into a beautiful private garden.............

3. In town the council have been planting out the annuals........these huge planters looked lovely with their flowers in shades of purple and lilac...............

I'm sure they will look even better in a few weeks when the plants fill out some more.

4. An outdoor music evening.

On Saturday we went to a free local event. It was a bit chilly, but that meant my crochet blankets were appreciated............. 

And some ball games warmed up the boys.

It was just a lovely relaxed evening. The music was played by a brass band and I love the hear them outdoors............

I also loved the vintage buses being used as mobile bars and cafes .............

5. Flowers in the Garden.
These plants were bought for my birthday by Hubby..........

I do like them, they are not flowers I would have thought of buying myself.........

I'm loving this little Hebe that I planted last year....it's looking happy and flowering for the first time...........

And my Nasturtiums look happy too.......it's a shame they hide under their pretty leaves..........

This Rose I've had for many years is stunning at the moment...........

6. Right Now

the weather is gorgeous and the countryside looks stunning............

I'm appreciating it while it lasts........

8.30 pm

Can it really be July already?
Jacquie x