must not neglect my blog!!

That was my promise to myself over winter, but as you can see I did. I think I left my inspiration in the summer of 2009. I was lost over winter, no idea what to make, no ideas coming through, not even the prettiest fabrics could inspire me, but I still bought some just in case. I had a stall at a craft fair in Woodhall Spa in the beautiful Petwood Hotel, but only sold 2 items bringing in a whopping £6.00. I was so dis-appointed, lots of people were picking things up and saying how lovely they were but no sales. I think my stall looks a but too busy and people can't see the wood for the trees. I will try and group things more next time and see how that goes.

I've added some things to my folksy shop and was really happy to receive an email letting me know that they'd sold, 5 things to 1 buyer and she'd like more if I can do it. The joy of knowing someone likes my shop has given me a glimmer of hope. Maybe I won't pack my needles away just yet.

These are my lastest idea ~ Sewing kits for young girls (or boys). I thought they'd made good party gifts or Easter presents.

ooooh I can feel Christmas in my bones now. I've been looking at all the lovely Christmas things that Misi have for sale. I've bought some beautiful Christmas gift tags from DarlingDillyDilly http://www.misi.co.uk/handmade/darlingdillydilly.html and while I was there I bougth some general tags because I liked them so much.

I sold one of my hanging wooden plaques as well, whcih has cheered me up no end. Little things easily please me!! I hope that everyone who buys my items loves them as much as I do. i don't think I ever made anything I didn't like, I wonder if that goes for everybody who creates??

The Misi Great Autumn Giveaway

The wonderfully talented Helen aka The Beading Lady has put together an Autumn giveaway to promote all the shops at http://www.misi.co.uk/. Click on the link to the Misi blog http://misiuk.blogspot.com/2009/09/amazing-autumn-misi-blog-giveaway.html#comments , follow the instructions and you too could be in with a chance of winning all the lovely goodies that have been loving made.

While you're there why not have a nosey round the Misi shops and get some ideas for Christmas presents. Theres some Christmas things on there already.

Here are a few of them:-

Kim at "Kims Crafts" crocheted lots of snowflakes, perfect for hanging on the tree, jazzing up the computer monitor, light switches or photo frames at Christmas or attaching to prezzies.

http://www.misi.co.uk/gifts/20041/5_small_white_snowflakes.html

Moppy at "Oh Sew Nice" has made some baby

bibs which are Christmas themed. ready to catch any Christmas dinner which goes stray!! AND she's reduced them!!

http://www.misi.co.uk/gifts/2322/**PRICE_REDUCED**Christmas_Baby_Bandana_Bib___Worldly.html

last, but not least........ from "With Hugs & Kisses"

Personalised stockings!! Everybody needs somewhere for their pressies to go!! and these are just right to hold the important little pressies.

http://www.misi.co.uk/gifts/19940/Personalised_Robin_Christmas_Stocking.html

Gone on, what are you waiting for, off you go!! Good Luck :)

I'm very sorry, I've been very lazy about writing here lately, but with summer holidays and 3 children things just ran away with me.

They're all at school now, my youngest Noah, started today. He's been looking forward to going Since June when he went for the afternoon. He came home, covered in glue and really pleased. I however missed him so much that I decided to Autumn clean the kitchen and paint the ceiling!!

I've had children at home for 10 years and now theres none :( Just me and the dog, still, I'll get used to it and find lots of things to fill my afternoons with and then I'll wonder how I managed to do everything with the children around.

My tadpole population is now very low, because my youngest decided to fish most of them out of the water and taken them for a ride in the tractor!!. I was so cross with him, we've told him all along that they need to stay in the water to live.

I received a belated birthday pressent from my brother & sister in law, a lovely bottle of champagne and a box of Charbonel & Walker chocolates. They cheered me up a bit.

I did a craft fair in Lincoln last week. It was my first proper fair and I was very nervous about how my stall would look. I took a friend with me and we had a great day. I met fellow Misi member, Victoria from Plum crafts. She makes the most amazing teddies for a fantastically wonderful price. I bought a lilac one called Anna. She sits on my bureau watching everyone in the room.

Summer & all that it involves

It's definitely here, well its in the fens if nowhere else, its been here for about 2 weeks now and I'm loving it. Yes, the Sun has arrived. The weather has been good since Easter, almost too good for the farmers, they now want a decent rainfall, but they're never happy at this time of year. All the flowers have started to bloom and the veg is getting stronger in their little beds and the tadpoles have grown the tiniest legs I've ever seen. It been years since I've had a good look at a tadpole and now we've got the pond I think I'm more interested than the kids!!

I'm now Godmother to my adorable little niece Caitlin. We had a lovely weekend in Thorne for the service and she was perfect throughout, no tears and smiles for the cameras when needed.

We collected 9 rescue hens last Wednesday, 3 were for us and 6 for some friends who have started to keep hens too. Unfortunately when we checked on them Thursday morning we'd lost 5 during the night. We've had rescue hens before and never lost any, I was a little bit sad that the poor things had been through the trauma of the rescue and being re-homed only to die on their first night of freedom. The other 4 are now happily living with my friend and her boys.