May and June

The last few weeks have flown by.

I've done lots of walking with Penny.

As a family we've stayed close to home.

The homeschooling is now the normal.

I've enjoyed lots of tea in the sunshine.

Penny is in desperate need of a hair cut.

When she is dry, I don't mind her long hair, but we've had some rainy day walks and she's just like a sponge.

She looks pretty miserable in her photo but she loves a walk no matter what the weather.

My Fabric Taxidermy Instagram account turned one.

And my Daughter turned 18 !

We had a very lucky afternoon with the weather and had lots of family visit.

We are still eating the cake....

Happy Leap Year Day

I can't believe its the end of February already!

I would normally say February is a quick, short month but this year its dragged on and on.

On the first of the month my partner got, what I thought was, a nasty cold.

But it turned out to be flu and he was admitted to hospital. 

When he was released from hospital he had another couple of weeks home from work to recover.

We also had a trip to Alderhey Childrens Hospital with my 'smallish boy'.

(My son will always be my baby boy, hence the smallish boy title, but he is actually taller than me now)

On a more positive note, I had a lovely day out in Harrogate over half term where we visited the 

Spring Quilt Show. 

I got a lovely selection of things from the show and I used them straight away!

I made up one of my purse frames, perfect for nipping to the shops or library, when you don't want your 'big purse' 

I also got some fabric for my Puffins fish.

(not something you say everyday)

He is about to go into my Folksy Shop along with some of my new Bunnys and Chickens

And through all the ups and downs this month, my trusty companion has been by my side!

Well actually shes normally under my feet, just ready to trip me up.

Is it too late for Happy New Year?

Is it too late to say 'Happy New Year'?

The school year started well, with both children back at school / college and me & Penny off for a bracing walk on the fell.

Unfortunately my Son wasn't well and spent a few days at home.

  

He doesn't have lots of time off due to his illness but if he is off its no Xbox or Computer.

(I am a bit mean but I don't think staying home from school should be lots of fun)

We had a few doctors / hospital appointments. But our days mainly involved completing  a couple of jigsaws and watching a lot of TV.

We did get out for some fresh air with Penny. 

On a more upbeat note, we did enjoy the opening of a new exhibition at Arteria in Lancaster, which features some of my animals.

The sewing machine has been out (a lot)

For Christmas my daughter got me a new phone case featuring Totoro from Studio Ghibli.

So I thought I'd make myself a new shopping bag to match! 

I've done more sewing. . . . . 

A couple of swans to order and a couple for my Folksy shop. 

Another order, for a new babies nursery.

I also scaled up my whale and using some denim made this lovely chap.

Perfect for a little boy!

I had a day at Lancaster University.

My Daughter had an interview and we spent the rest of the day in lectures.

(Its decades since I did my degree and one day in lectures and I was shattered)

I needed a bucket of tea when we eventually got home.

And today the last day of January 2020, I'm making triceratops!

November

I can't believe its November the 30th already. (warning, photo overload)

Officially an October photo, but look at our little Halloween witch!

This month I've taken some of my animals to the local garden nursery, So Plants.

They've slotted in with all their beautiful decorations.

I've also added some decorations to my Folksy shop.

Lots of extra decorations,

These have been on display at Longridge Library

Along with my animals above.

Penny's been enjoying some lovely walks and she loves a good stiff in all the fallen leaves.

I have spent a lot of time sewing this month,

Beavering away . . . . .  

We had a trip to Lancaster and I delivered some more bears to Arteria

(that brown blur is Penny's nose)

In sad news, Margo passed away this month. 

She'd had a couple of quiet days but was still playing out and eating.

 Then she was gone. 

I added another Triceratops to my Folksy page, grey this time and I'm considering a pink one!!

I don't like asking but if you have a minute to like or follow or share my Facebook page or my Instagram you'd make my day!!

Delivery day again last weekend. A lion to Lancaster.

And two whole bags of animals to Kirkby Lonsdale, Little Owls Emporium

Then we had our Grand Day out in Harrogate.

The Knitting and Stitching Show.

I was on the look out for fabric for my animals.

But I came home with three patterns from Beth Studley at lovefrombeth

And we had a little look in the shops in Harrogate and we visited Sophie Likes

where I bought the lovely star wreath.

Today I'm at home, full of a cold, sipping Lemsip with a huge box of tissues.

(No photo required)