Cushions

I forgot to mention Stevie's cushions for under his bed.  I was really pleased with the way they turned out and he loves them, he thinks they are very comfortable.

Not very clear from these pictures but they are only covered with calico to stop the foam from wearing as soon as he has chosen his curtains etc, we will do loose covers for him to match.    We have covered them with an old curtain just to keep the calico clean.  Rather smart they look if I do say so myself.

Poor me

PS  Called this Poor me then didn't say I was suffering from a nasty cold, runny nose and heavy chest etc.  Not sleeping very well because can't breathe, everything takes such an effort at the moment. Sure I will be ok soon.  There is no other reason for me feeling sorry for myself as I am sure you must have noticed by now.


Have had a busy few weeks, it only seems like yesterday our new grandson was born, his mum has had her ups and downs but all are doing fine now.    

Went to Kent to spend a few days with them and a few days with my daughter and her husband.  They bought me a ticket to see Billy Connolly in Brighton, it was a lovely treat.  Had pizza for dinner which I shouldn't eat because of the wheat but I enjoyed it - spoilt myself, it made a lovely change...... I love Pizza, had olives too which are gooooood.  The Man himself was amazing, all the rumours about him walking off stage were just that - rumours.   Spent the night crying with laughter.  I don't know how he manages to find himself back in his first joke to finish it after wandering off all over the place but he does.  Amazing as I said.  

I am so proud of my daughter, her dad promised her a sewing machine for birthday and Christmas, she has made all sorts of things, starting with cushions, a waistcoat for her husband, made a couple of tops and modified her dress  Well done my Darling, proving as clever as we knew you to be.

Mother's day was spent with my mother, son, daughter-in-law, grandsons, daughter and her husband so that was lovely day.  Only spoilt by the drive back and work the next day.   Work hasn't eased up, everyone is feeling the strain.  We are four people down but they still count so we can't have any extra staff to help.  Ah well, I work with fantastic people - they have to be to cope!!!!!!!!!

I have finished the tea cosy and will post pictures after Easter when I have given it to my mum-in-law.  My husband likes it so I am sure she will.  Looking forward to going to Pembroke for Easter, our son is coming too so it will be nice to have time to spend with him.  The question is - which of my many projects is easily transported can't lug sewing machine up. Have started on my Somerset daughter-in-law's surprise present; very happy with it so far. 

My youngest daughter has been working on her neice's project, she is pleased with the way that is coming along so will be able to post pictures of them too soon.    Not sure what I have done to deserve such talented children, they are all so clever.  I am so proud of them.  My eldest son has several odd jobs to add to his main occupation, which is fantastic and brings in extra money.  Please are happy to get him to do things because he is trustworthy and honest.  Such a good father to my grandsons too, coping brilliantly when his wife was in hospital, not many men would cope so well with a week old and a two and a half year old, as well as not knowing how his wife was after being carted away in an ambulance in the middle of the night.  My youngest son is doing so well at work, people are finding out what his many talents are and letting him get on with all sorts of work knowing it will be done perfectly and on time.  He also enjoys cooking as well as doing up their home.  If I say it myself he has very good taste, a good eye too.

All my pictures are posted long after the event.  I should make myself something then I can post it as I go along.  

It is a lovely day today so need to peg washing out.   It is beautiful after what seems a long winter.  Must make the most of the summer this year.  Camping here we come, as a family too. - we take up most of the camp site.  Expert sons and sons in law at BBQing, just the rest my husband and I deserve.  

Curtains at last

Have finished my granddaughter's curtains.   As I said it is lovely, cotton, very easy to work with, I am very pleased with the results

 This picture is a bit dark but will take some more when the curtains are up.  They have  pale pink gingham lining, which is much nicer than the usual cream stuff.   We had enough material to make three cushions as well, thought I had put the pictures on this laptop but can't find them so will have to put them on again, then add them here.

This is a picture of the square cushion with the corner 
turned back to show other side matches lining.  

Rather than use zips I used my daughter's idea (thanks Jazzy, worked 

well) it was just overlapping the back, and the same as she did on her cushions I did a fancy stitch rather just a plain one to keep the back flap in place. 

Very pleased with curtains.   Hope she is too, we have another surprise for her but as it is a bit more complicated it will take longer to complete.  Will post pictures when they are finished.   I have bought a present for her brother for now.  

The next project is going to be the covers for my granddaughter's brother's seat cushions.  He has a den under his bed with a seat and a shelf for his television.  He needs foam to sit on on the bench but need to cover it first.  Then I had better make my mother-in-law's tea cosy as I promised it at Christmas.  It is cut out and ready to go so won't take long.  Gem has also asked me to help her with a project but as it is a present for someone else, I will have to ask her permission to post pictures when she completes it.

As usual I am making something else, but as it is a Christmas present it just uses up the spare time I have between things.  Pictures will be posted but not until 2013 probably.  That doesn't seem possible.   Remember seeing the film 2001, and that seemed impossibly  far off back then.  (I saw it in 1969 or 68)  


Work is good at the moment, changed the system again but it is one I find easier to work with.  I have 22 people to see tomorrow.   Works out at about 17 minutes per person after taking out lunch and tea breaks.  I will have to see how it works out.  I talk too much so usually take longer than that.  I have two new claims they usually take me 40 minutes.  I always worry people going away not understanding the process.  17 minutes is good really, must try and stick to it though.  And get all the paperwork done at the same time.  The printer is the other end of the room so I have to keep getting up to get the printouts to give to people.  


Only have a week then have a week off, visiting Kent again, what a surprise.   Staying with daughter-in-law and new baby as well as my daughter.  Have to fit in time for my mum too.   Seeing Billy Connelly in Brighton with my daughter and her husband.  Good times.  Feeling a lot better lately, weather is a bit brighter so that is good, getting lighter longer.   Also walking into work which does make me feel better instead of getting bus in the dark. 


Going to Pembroke at Easter to see in-laws.  Nice to get away.  Must book up some camp sites too.  Feels a bit difficult because of the weather, would like to go with son, his partner and children but don't want to be couped up in a tent in the rain; mind you we had a good time with a few beers and a pack of cards when we were in Norfolk last year.  Already posted some pictures I think.   

My granddaughter was very pleased with the result, it is difficult to get the light right when photographing curtains with a bright light outside and dull inside, just need to find time to practise my photography,  really should make a couple of days a month when I do that because I never have time to do everything; especially housework.