Foot Care Holt

Originally I trained as a nurse followed by district nursing and practice nursing.
I now treat feet.....nail trimming, hard skin filing, corn removal all in the comfort of your own home

Sharrington Strawberries

First strawberries of the season from Sharrington.....just eaten 1 so far and it was delicious. Makes up for the pouring rain today

Crochet Tablecloth

Little road trip to Creake Abbey yesterday and found an old crochet tablecloth for £20. Ten minutes later and in my car

early birthday present ! Washed this morning and hanging in the sun. Its perfect 

Holkham shops and this tea rose smelt devine

TV Wall

We have put our flat screen TV directly onto the wall so today I have put up all the pictures I have with gold frames. The wall lights x 2 thermostat and light switch restrict exactly where I put them but am pleased with the result

Spring Flowers

Spring flowers in my garden to day. Gorgeous sunshine brings everything out

Summer Fruit Pavlova

This is my families favourite dessert. Fruit & Cream Pavlova. Never fails always delicious

Linen Dress

 Just found another picture of my lampshade. A good close up showing how I crocheted it onto the frame ( old lampshade from charity shop which I ripped the fabric off ) it is such a lovely shape

 I bought this fabric from Tessuti in Sydney....it is lots of padlocks. I made it last september incase the wedding we went to in Tuscany was going to be a hot day. I didn't wear it so still hanging in my wardrobe

Crochet Lampshade

Well I did finish my crocheted yellow lampshade to go with the budgie wallpaper. The shadows it throws make me happy !

Learn to Sew....Holt, Norfolk

Learn to sew a cushion cover with zip across centre back
Small classes in the centre of Holt in beautiful North Norfolk
£30 for 3 hour lesson
Every thursday.....

Budgerigar Love

March

Gosh I have been home for over 2 months and its still freezing cold. To bring some spring cheer into our home I have papered the wall in our smallest bedroom.

 Budgie wallpaper in palest pink with yellowy/green Budgies. I managed to cover the whole wall ( 7' 7" ) wide with just one roll. The walls are Dulux Natural Calico. Am half way through crocheting a bright yellow lampshade to cover that light bulb !

 One little egg cosy.......free kit with this months Let Knit. Nearly finished the pink one

 Have also finished my gorgeous wrap. One skein of fine lace and one skein of kidsilk knitted together. LOVE LOVE LOVE

Runaway Bay

Having been away and no photos to share I have decided to show this dress.

I made it 3 summers ago and have since put on weight so cannot zip it up. I lined it with bamboo fabric in the hope it will feel cooler.

 I had 5 gorgeous days at Runaway Bay on the Goldcoast...which was exactly what it says on the can. I have finished the granny square slippers and a pair of fingerless mitts for my daughter, but awaiting a photo opportunity .

Christmas Advent

 I wanted to make my daughter an advent calender as its her first Christmas in Sydney

 I have no craft stuff here so decided to make do. Pickfords wrapping paper, foam stick on numbers from Coles , $1 ribbon from the Dollar Shop, red wool $1 from Vinnies charity shop and a satin hanger

 The gifts maltesers, mini grater, measuring spoon, chocolates, sweets,tissues everything under $2

It took forever to wrap stick and tie but I love it and so did my daughter when she got home from work

Sunday Slippers

 Progress of my squares

Finished Dress

Its Finished

Last night I went to a sewing social and got to use an

overlocker for the first time. I did all the raw edges and am very

impressed. I think I shall to buy one when I get home to England. Just need her to try it on to make sure 

it fits.

Sunday Slippers...Mollie Makes

Two large ones for the soles, not sure if I have enough blue for 2 more so they may have to be another colour

 Eight centres for the 8 that make the rest of the slippers

Finished

Managed to buy a crochet hook today.....hooray. So have started crocheting already on my 2nd square only 9 to go !!!

Vinnie's Bargain Yarn

Today we went for a walk around Surry Hills and on my way home we called into a Vinnie's shop. I found a lot of 8ply pure wool yarn . All at $1 a ball.....so I picked out 7 different colours.

I am going to use it double and crochet some Holiday Slippers from Mollie Makes issue 19. Just need to buy a 6mm hook from Woolworths tomorrow