Saturday, 6 October 2012

This & that . . .

It's been a busy ol' week again.  Good busy though.  Fun busy.
A little wander around the Solihull shops, and a yummy lunch at Cafe Rouge with my cousin on Thursday, and a trip to the Literary Festival in Cheltenham with my book club girls yesterday.

But being out & about did mean that I fell behind with my chores, so I stayed home this morning, frantically cleaning and hoovering whilst Hubby dashed off to the airport to meet Oz, my lovely sis-in-law arriving from South Africa to spend a month with us - YAY  : - )

  Oz makes an annual UK pilgrimage to visit family & friends and we always have a lot of fun.  Last year we fitted in a cruise to the Canary Islands and a girly shopping trip to New York, but this year we're staying closer to home and we have a whole long list of things to do, people to see and places to go, around and about in the UK. (So I am praying for very little rain and lots of sunshine - a big ask, given that it's October . . .  I know, but I'm still hopeful)

So, not sure how much I'll get done on the crafty front over the next little while, but I am hoping to make a wee start on some Christmassy makes.


This yummy jellyroll of Blitzen by Basic Grey for Moda was a birthday pressie and I'm itching to get started and make something fabulous with it.  Haven't quite decided what that will be yet . . . watch this space.

Also currently on my needles is the beginning of a new cabled cushion cover.  I really shouldn't have started this project before I've completely finished the socks-in-the-making that have been scrunched up at the bottom of my knitting bag since last winter. But you know what it's like when you buy new yarn . . .


And on an entirely un-related note, I shall leave you with this pic of my flexible Jerry-dog, fast asleep in the corner of the Hubby's man-cave (or Study, as he prefers to call it).  Arguably not the most elegant of poses, but Jerry seems to favour it as a comfortable sleeping position !


Have a great weekend whatever you're up to.
xoxo
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  1. vintage grey6 October 2012 at 17:28

    Hope your trip will be all sunshine for you! I am looking forward to making some Christmas goodies, too! Have a wonderful weekend! xo Heather

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    1. gilly6 October 2012 at 18:05

      Thanks Heather - so far, so good.. the sun is out today :-)
      xx

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  2. 20 North Ora6 October 2012 at 17:50

    Hope you have a fantastic visit and the weather holds out for you. The fabric looks exciting but then fabric always excites me - ha.
    I'm loving that crazy dog picture. Isn't it amazing how they can twist and get into some of those positions?

    Judy

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    1. gilly6 October 2012 at 18:04

      Hi Judy - thanks for popping in and saying hello! These dogs of mine do get into the strangest of positions - I can't even touch my toes some days!
      Going to hop over and have a wee peek at your blog now too. Hope to see you again soon,
      have a great weekend. xx

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  3. Wendy6 October 2012 at 18:30

    Oh wow - nothing like having family to stay! I hope you have a smashing time together.

    Love the idea of a knitted cushion cover and I'm thinking that a (very) simple pattern might be something I could cope with - I must look into it.

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    1. gilly7 October 2012 at 20:29

      Thanks Wendz - and the cover is with chunky yarn and big needles so it's tres simple. Let me know if you'd like the pattern, I can pop it in the post to you.
      xx

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  4. the linen cloud6 October 2012 at 23:10

    Hope you have a great time with your family ... fingers crossed for lovely weather for you ... can't wait to see your christmas makes .. Bee x

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    1. gilly7 October 2012 at 20:23

      Thanks Bee - Love it when it gets to that time of year when it's time to start the Christmas makes, don't you?
      xx

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  5. Unknown7 October 2012 at 05:59

    hehe - love the photo of Jerry! He looks like a real character.
    That Jellyroll looks so lovely - I don't sew, but I do love pretty fabric!
    You'll have to share a pic of you cushion cover when it is finished...:-D
    Hope you have a lovely time with your sis-in-law!
    Sarah xxo

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    1. gilly7 October 2012 at 20:24

      Thanks - and yes she is a real character. Between her and Ben, they share a braincell!
      The first cushion cover is done so promise to share a pic soon :-)
      xx

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  6. Naturally Carol7 October 2012 at 08:39

    Hi Gilly, the first thing that Kara did this morning was a Jerry move..outside on the sunwarmed earth at the bottom of the stairs! Those dogs...they have the moves!

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    1. gilly7 October 2012 at 20:25

      Tee hee - so true, they are so flexible!
      xx

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  7. donna7 October 2012 at 16:23

    Hope y'all have a GREAT time with WONDERFUL weather. Jerry makes me laugh what a silly dog.
    Hugs
    donna

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  8. Bev7 October 2012 at 19:04

    So darn cute! Just precious!

    Have fun on your adventures!

    Cheery wave from
    Bev

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    1. gilly7 October 2012 at 20:27

      Thanks Bev - hope you are enjoying a lovely birthday weekend :-)
      xx

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  9. Shoreham Cottage Gifts7 October 2012 at 22:13

    Thank you for popping by my blog and leaving a comment. My helper is not too bothered with the apples he prefers crisps and stealing peanuts from the kitchen sides!!! but we absolutely adore him and he is really quite a character :)
    Sally

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  10. gillyflower8 October 2012 at 12:13

    Hi Gilly
    Sounds like you're in for a fun time with your SIL!
    That jelly roll fabric looks gorgeous!
    As for Jerry - its funny how dogs love that position - our little poodle does the same!
    Have a good week, hope the rain stays away for you - wet here in the south this morning.
    Gill xx

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    1. gilly9 October 2012 at 17:13

      Thanks Gill :-)
      Chilly but sunny here in middle England today, so no complaints!
      xx

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