Autumn Photo

I've not managed to get much sewing done again the last week or so. My health's been rather patchy and I just haven't had the energy or creative motivation. It's been getting me down a bit, but I'm sure things will improve soon.

I did manage to get out for a lovely dog walk with my Mum on Wednesday though (she walks dogs for a living) and that was a lot of fun :) It was sooo good to get some fresh air, to reconnect with nature, and to watch the loopy dogs charging around - a border collie, a spaniel and a labradoodle make an interesting combination!! I swear the collie thinks the labradoodle is a big sheep hehe ;)

I took this photo of Ospringe Church at the bottom of the big field we walked round and played around with it in 'Camera Awesome' and 'Instagram' on my phone to bring out the pretty Autumnal colours - Autumn is my favourite time if year :)

Secret Sewing

These are my secret sewing projects that I was working on for my step-daughter's Birthday :)

They're from the Cath Kidston book "Sew", although I altered the Stanley Dog a little, using blanket stitch round the edge instead of sewing ricrac in. I put some lavender in with the stuffing too, so that they smell nice :)

She was really pleased with them :)

Patchwork Cushion :)

I've been getting into my sewing again recently, which feels totally fantastic!! I can't put photos of most of my recent projects on here, as they're presents for my step-daughter's Birthday and I don't want to risk her seeing them ;)

I finished my patchwork cushion today though, something I just started sewing for fun, for the therapy of sewing squares together curled up on the settee, but I actually love how it's turned out :)