More from Sunday outing

In yesterdays post I mentioned I had found a lovely quilt shop. It is called Lappe Makeriet and means the Patch Makers. There were so many beautiful fabrics, books, magazines and odds-and-ends. I could have browsed for hours, but DH was with me, so I tried to keep in mind want I needed.


I had to find the Dear Jane book as I have joined a group here that is starting on this wonderful quilt. And it is a great way for me to get to know other ladies that enjoy the same interest. I'm thinking I might be out of my depth, but I'll learn as I work (I hope).

I bought a few fabric strips. I am not going for a pure CW look - I am hoping to use up some of my stash on this project. But I do need to expand my colour range a bit....


The first thing I saw inside the door was this book. I couldn't resist! So many cute projects! 

My last finish for February. I needed a mugrug, too.  I love the print on this fabric (Lynette Anderson ?). The colours are pretty, too. This one is for keeps as it is slightly wonky (hence the mug ). 

Hope you all have a great week!

Snowy Sunday

We have got enough snow now! Poor DH had some work today!


But it didn't stop our Sunday outing to Baerums Verk. It used to be an old iron foundry (started 17th century) and they made things ranging from nails to canonballs. Now the buildings are part museum part shops. And they are open on Sundays :-)
We had dinner at the Pancake house. They make pancakes with savoury or sweet fillings. Very tasty. And we had to visit the sweet shop where we treated ourselves to mint cocoa! Mmmmm!

And guess what! There is a lovely quilting store there (to DH's big surprise). More later on what I found there! (I'm struggling with Picassa and Blogger today - and have used ages getting these pics up)
Looking in my crystal ball I see more outings to this lovely place.....

I've been a bit lazy lately. ... enjoying my I-pad. That means I've been reading loads of books. Oh, and I did go visit my eldest son and the grandkids for a long weekend. That was fun. While I was there, a friend and I hit the sales - that was fun, too! And I had to visit my favourite fabric shop - more about that later (I can only load 3 photos at a time, so I'll save for another post).

This is my latest finish. I'm always on the lookout for pretty hats that will keep my ears warm, but not make me look like a complete idiot.
(Notice no photo of me wearing it!)

See how the fluffy pompom is fixed with a popper. That means I can use it on several items. Good idea - now I just have to come up with an idea of something else I'd like a fluffy pompom on .... I'll let you know if I find inspiration :)

I've got plenty of ideas and plans for sewing, too - I just need a bit of what do you call it? Chi, mojo, energy? Know where to get it?

Mugrug

There are so many cute mugrugs popping up in blogland, so I had to have a go as well. My DS2 is here fore a visit so he gets the honour of my first try. He loves this cartoon character - and I must admit I think he is cute, too.

Now I've made a list of people who definitely need a mug rug :) Great gifts and stash busters (that is if you don't go out and find new pretty fabrics - hmmmm! I just had to have that pale green.You know what I mean .......)

Soft and warm

My January finish! A bedspread/blanket for my darling grandson. It is knitted in my favourite alpacca wool and is soft and warm.
It was meant to be part of his Christmas present, but with the move I couldn't get it done in time. He knows it is on it's way in the post. I hope he likes it.

Hmmm! Someone else on the lookout for something soft and warm?

Yep! Turn my back 2 seconds and he has found a new place to snuggle. And he did not appreciate being moved!!