March . . .

. . .  comes in like a lion, and out like a lamb.

So the old saying goes, but there is definitely a feeling of Spring in the air . . . yay : - )

52 Weeks of Happy:  Week 8 {and linking up with Little Birdie as usual}

'Twas another busy week here, but the kind of busy that is oh-so-fun and involved lots of crafty things: 

1.  I finished my Crochet course and our lovely teacher, Diane presented us each with a set of these sweet little blocks as a "graduation" gift.  I'll show & tell my crochet makes later in the week - just need to put the finishing touches to them.

I can crochet...

2.  A little trip to Malvern for lunch and a wander around the Creative Crafts fair resulted in some more Rouenneries Deux fat quarters to add to a charm pack for my next quilting project,

and some yummy Flower Color Gruendl yarn that knits up to form little flowers as you go along.  Going to make a cowl with it and can't wait to get started. 

The Fair was lovely with sooo many fabulous things & ideas. 

3.  Our Craft Morning get-together at chez moi was fun as always. There was knitting, quilting, cross stitching, crocheting and pastel drawing - and lots of nattering . . .

. . . and there was a selection of yummy sweet treats to eat . . . until the two most-adorable-pups-in-the-world  mischievous monkeys sneaked in and ate everything off the coffee table {which in fairness to them is just about snout-height} whilst we were all engrossed in our crafts and chats.

The result, a few hours later, was two poorly pups curled up rather contritely in their basket with upset tums and feeling very sorry for themselves.

ouch, my tummy's sore...

4.  And the highlight of my oh-so-crafty week ?  A whole day spent indulgently at the fabulous Sew Me Something Emporium in beautiful Stratford-upon-Avon where my friend, Heather and I took a "Sew me a Vintage Dress" workshop.

I have not sewn a garment since my first year at High School {quite a few years ago, and even then, I'm sure my Mama probably ended up doing most of it} and I was a bit doubtful as to whether I'd manage it or not. So I sallied forth, safe in the knowledge that Heather is a whizz at sewing and she'd help me if need be.  But I surprised myself and I did it. 

I actually made a dress. YAY me  : - )

just about to start cutting...

It was so much fun and my brain was frazzled by the end of the day, but I am so chuffed with my dress and can't wait to make another one.

I just need to take up the hem and then I promise to show it to you. 

All in all, a happy week indeed . . .

Hope yours was good too,

xoxo