Spring is here at last!

Spring is here at last. It seems to me to have been a long winter.  Not sure if it is due to the continuous wet weather or the state of the UK.  Life here appears to be a struggle at some times.  This nation seems to be all doom and gloom. It is because the people of this wonderful country had known for months, possible over a year, that we are now in a recession due to the high inflation.

I want to cheer myself and you all up with some photos of the single sunflower I grew last summer.  It was given to me by a family member.  It was in a sorry state.  But it blossomed into a beautiful ray of sunshine.

Now the sun has sprung into life and spring has officially begun, let's all have hope that the rest of the year is going to be calm and wonderful. 

Table Topper

I made this table runner for my mother many years ago using fabric I have purchased in Cyprus.  

It is a simple and easy design. Very quick to make. I have made many table runners using this method. I think I will make another but this time photographing as I go so I can write up instructions.

This table topper is still being used today on my mother's coffee table. It is always a pleasure to see the items I make for family still be treasured and used as intended.

Scrappy Pin Cushion

 A simple scrappy pin cushion.