A few more pressies.....

On the first Monday of every month my two crafty buddies come over to play in the cabin.   As this was the last one of the year  we handed out some pressies.      I gave Linda and Tasha a purple glass cake stand and a Quilter's Diary each.   Also a great bunch of coloured sleigh bells.   I had completely forgotten we were exchanging pressies so I hadn't wrapped them.  Linda got hers in an Argos bag and Tasha got hers in a Marks & Spencer bag.   No expense spared you know!   You can see those items on Linda's blog.   We usually have a dinner in the cabin but this year it's a bit tight time wise so we are having one for my birthday in January.  No doubt I will find some more pressies for my pals.

Linda gave me this fabulous crocheted wreath and a kilner jar full of ribbons, button, hand sewing needles and sewing machine needles, a reel of cotton and some tape with "I love handmade" on it.   The top of the jar had some fabric and wadding made into a pin cushion.    Such a fab idea.


Tasha's bundle of goodness included this terrific book of knitted baubles.    I am soooo going to put these on my tree next year.   I think I may even start knitting them at the beginning of next year so I don't have a meltdown at the end of November (again!).   Also these fingerless gloves.  Aren't they just so glamorous?   She also gave us a packet of chrismassy serviettes and a wire heart infilled with teeny teeny sleigh bells.

Right best go and finish some of me knitting.
Thanks for popping by.
Sees yer tomorrow.
Burnice x

The decking's done!

Whilst I went to my friend Kim's yesterday Mr L did my decking. All it needs now is a rail to stop me from coming off the edge. I have trouble walking on it at the moment because the slats go width ways and as I suffer from vertigo when I walk on it I veer to the edge cos my brain is following the line of the boards!!!!! Could only happen to me eh!! I did sit at the table in the sun knitting but I was hanging on to the cabin for dear life !!!!
Wasn't it lovely and sunny yesterday.

Been up in the cabin today (it's been raining and misty) cuttin fabric to make a bag and a quilt. Got the sewing bug after my friend Maureen popped round on Friday to cut out her bag.

Trouble is I have tons of other stuff to do first!

Best go and get Mr L some dinner..............

Thanks for stopping by.

Burnice x

AARRGGGGH !

Decided I would go into the Cabin tonight and sort some more stuff out. Unlocked the door, turned the light on, put me tea down ONTO A WET PATCH. The worktop was soaked AGAIN. Oh No I groaned (honest I did - surprised me too!). I picked up the phone, pressed "int 2" and when Ron answered I said "I'm leaking". The flamin' windows are letting in water AGAIN. I am sooooo pee'd off with the bloody things. I had the lovely birthday book that Lesley made me on the worktop (sorry me dear!). As you can probably guess Burn wasn't very happy. I dried everything off and Ron put MORE sealant around the window and now I would like all me blog buddies to keep their fingers crossed that it don't 'appen again!!! We had this once before but there was nothing in the cabin at the time but the carpet got soaked.

After I had tidied up I made a card - wahayyy ! Don't like it mind but at least I made one !!! Ron came up with a cup of tea and he sat in the "not wine" sofa and read his paper. We were in there for about an hour. Listening to Radio Gold and singing along to all the oldies.

I am enjoying this blogging lark. I think it is becoming a bit addictive! I can't stop blog hopping.

Right best get on with my knitting.

Burnice x

MOVING IN (KINDA)

Evenin' all. I have been a very busy bee today moving my crafty stuff from my OLD craft room to my NEW craft room aka The Cabin with the help of my friend Caroline. We had to walk 90 foot from the cabin to the back door, through the kitchen, along the hall, through my bedroom and up the stairs to the old crafty place. Pick up bags and boxes etc and go back down the stairs, back through the bedroom, back along the hall, back through the kitchen and then the 90 foot to the Cabin. Caroline was a great help. Here she is sorting out the inks. We did two or three trips and then I got bored doing that. We had a few cups of tea and double choc chip cookies. Scrummy. After we tidied up a bit we then did some stamping. We (well Caroline did!) stamped out loads of magnolia images. They just need colouring in now. Don't the units look cool.

Now would you like to see the brick red not wine sofa - here it is and the chair ! Cushion looks okay though doesn't it. Sorry for the blurry chair. I don't think the chair is going to stay in the Cabin. I think it will end up in the room we are doing out for Milla (granddaughter). We'll see.

Can't quite get the pics and writing right yet - practice makes perfect.

We have had no mishaps today (lol). Mind you there is still a couple of hours before I go to me bed!

See y'all tomorrow!

Burnice x