Its been a very busy few weeks here. As you know i've been moving house but on top of that I've been over run with work. My easter bunny and chick pattern will be in lets knit next weeks, they are going to do a big feature on amigurumi to go with it so they have been keeping me busy writting some hints and tips for the artical. I also got another commision from Craftseller magazine with my shortest dealine so far. I'm cutting it fine my dealine is tommorow and I only finished typing up the copy this afternoon. It was a bit of a new one for me but I'm really happy with the project now its finished. Its taken a lot of work and late night and it hasn't helped with the stress of the move but now its done I can't wait to see it in the magazine and see what you guys all think I can't say anymore but maybe a look at the yarn I've used will give a a hint. If anyone does guess what I've made from this bundle I might have to give you a prize :)
I'm about 3/4 unpacked in my new home now. There are still a few boxes hanging around but I'm getting there slowly. One of my favourate things in my new home is the book nook. Surounding the bed are full bookcases that go over the bed and on ether side. Sitting on the bed is the perfect place to read and relax. I'm looking forward to being able to buy more books to fill them up and having more time to read again.
The cats have settled in nicely. They have lots of space so they can get away from each other if they need to and they seem to be much happier cats. Cassis favourate spot is the shelf behind the sofa. I've given up trying to put anything on this shelf as it just gets knocked off and so it is now know as the cat shelf.
Cal likes to be upstairs more has taken over the bedroom but she comes when I call skidding like a fool on the laminate flooring. I souldn't laugh but its so fuuny when shes playing with her feather toy and goes flying cause shes not used to the now slippy floor.
It doesn't realy count as crafting but I did take a bit of time to turn this laundy basket into a nice seat. An old square pillow, some new fabric and a staple gun and there you have it. I use it to store my yarn I'm working with at the mo, stash. It is full :)
I'll leave you with a few shots of my new garden as I wander over to
handmade monday to catch up on what my fellow craft bloggers have been up to while I've been away.
You have been very busy. Congratulations on your magazine work. I am not able to guess from the yarn and will have to wait with baited breath. I am sure that the shelves will be full in no time at all!! Hope you have a good week :)
ReplyDeleteWell done on hitting your deadlines as well as moving house!
ReplyDeleteMy Dad's cat's favourite spot is also a shelf- a tiny one in the kitchen directly over the radiator so it gets nice and warm- he stretches right out on it, though does occasionally forget how slim the shelf is and falls off!
I can't guess what you've made but the yarns are a great colour combo. Good luck with the rest of your unpacking :)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your new house! The yarns are very pretty colours - my guess would be a bouquet of spring flowers?
ReplyDeleteI always love that first bit in a new house when you unpack and find out how it all works - love the cat shelf!
ReplyDeleteWhat a busy time you have had, but exciting too by the sounds of it :) I love the spring flowers in your new garden, it will be fun to see what else comes up over the next few months. I like the way the cats have settled in :)
ReplyDeleteWow you've done really well, not sure I could have fitted half of that in, especially with a move. Looking forward to seeing your work in the magazines too. I love the idea of the stash box seating - I need more storage and its giving me an idea about creating something multi-purpose. I'm jealous of the bed with bookshelves too - my dream is to have a library type room with walls of books and this would be a step in the right direction :-)
ReplyDeleteOh I love the book nook. I've always dreamed of having one of those studies, wall to floor bookshelves with a leather covered desk at one end with a green glass reading light and a comfy leather armchair in the corner.
ReplyDeleteShe looks very ornamental on the shelf anyway.
ReplyDeleteGood luck in your new home. I love your book nook. Every home should have one...
ReplyDeleteThe cat shelf is so cute.
Love your book nook, I love having books close by. The colours of the wool are very pretty, maybe an Easter Bunny :)
ReplyDeleteJan x
Wow - what a busy bunny! I think you've been making easter bunnies with easter eggs with that yarn, just in time for the next Craftseller ;-) Your new home looks lovely and cats are so funny - making sure they get their spot sorted out nice & quick! Have a good week, Simmi x
ReplyDeleteSimmi your right its for the next craftseller but its not easter bunnys ;)
DeleteIt's been a very busy time for you. Hope you enoy your new home. For a moment I thought the cat on the shelf was an statue :-D
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for your new home. Congratulations on your magazine feature. I shall look out for the knitting mag, also I will be buying the next edition of Craftseller magazine. You must get so excited seeing your work in published!
ReplyDeleteI will take a wild guess and say Easter bunnies, or flowers, or eggs. Am I allowed that many guesses!
Wendy x
Love your patterns! Just wanted to share something important: Did you know that Lillies are deadly poisonous to cats? I only recently found this out and I'm trying to spread the word. Please pass it on to anyone you know who has cats! Even a tiny amount of the pollen getting on their fur can kill them if they lick it off. It destroys their kidney function.
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