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bag, craft, felt, handmade, Handmade Monday, Hereford Diamond Day, rag tree, rainbow
I hate to start another Handmade Monday post mentioning the weather, but I have to say that we have had a relatively pleasant weekend and I have even managed to get two loads of washing dry outside! Doesn’t look like it will last through the week, and Hereford Diamond Day on Wednesday looks distinctly cold and miserable! Let’s hope it doesn’t put people off. Here’s the rainbow that we saw from our window this afternoon, it was so low in the valley that we were higher than the top of it.
Dad has been with us all week and will be with us, I think, from now on. He doesn’t have a dvt, but is still in quite considerable discomfort with his knee and I wouldn’t be happy with him at home on his own. He was due to move in with us permanently on 19th July, so a week or so doesn’t make any difference and I’m sure we can manage his move from here (although I will likely have to go back up to Leeds to oversee packing). I’m going to drag him down to the local GP tomorrow just to get it looked at again. I think it’s shocked him a bit as he is usually very active, and I can see that he is fed up of being immobile and reminded of his real age rather than his mental age (mind you, my mental age is about 21 – if only!)!
I have just about finished everything for Diamond Day now, and Amanda has sent me a huge box of goodies too. Tomorrow will be spent sorting and pricing and then on Tuesday I’m going to have a practise set up. I have to be there very early on Wednesday morning, no traffic is allowed on site after 7.30am because of Royal security so it’s going to be a long day! I am hugely excited about it though.
Here are the final bits that I made this week.
The rag trees are mini ones which I made using the bits of fabric I had leftover from making the larger ones. They have little lucite beads added on to them too.
I have made myself a red, white and blue necklace from buttons too which I am really pleased with, but haven’t managed to take a photo of. I’m not sure anyone will be able to see it if it’s really going to be as cold as they are forecasting on Wednesday.
So, I’m going to link up with Handmade Monday over at Handmade Harbour and have a look at the other lovely blogs there. Have a good week and see you all next Sunday.
CatkinJane said:
The photo of the rainbow is impressive!
your little rag trees are lovely
Catherine x
Patch said:
Another wonderful rainbow 😀 Am liking the bags too, especially the blanket stitch and the buttons. Hope your Dad is up and about soon.
knitnrun4sanity said:
I love the detailing on your bags. How do you get your stitching so even? Hope Wednesday is a good and enjoyable experience.
Mythillogical (@Mythillogical) said:
Good luck for Diamond Day! Hope it all goes fabulously.
The rainbow picture is incredible!
Stephen @ Soy of the North said:
A rainbow can brighten up any miserable weather day. Hope it\’s good news at the GP. Love those little trees.
Caroline said:
So sorry about your Dad, it is never easy with parents getting older, hope he can be helped to get more comfortable.
Love your makes and good luck with Diamond Day
Jill Spain (@JillSpain) said:
Such a lovley photograph. Hope the GP’s appt goes well today. You are right, I think we all feel mentally many years younger than our birth certiifcate tell us. I hope your Diamond Day goes well – lots of lovely makes and it should be very successful. I love the rag trees – they are great. Hope you have a good week.
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Natalie said:
looks like you’re all ready for ‘Diamond Day’, i can’t wait to hear all about it!
your mini rag trees are completely adorable, their quirky loveliness is sure to appeal to lots of people and your little bags are super cute too!
I hope your Dad is more mobile again soon he must be so fed up, i am sending healing vibes 🙂 x
Wendy Massey (@1stUniqueGifts) said:
I’m loving those felt bags, love the blanket stitch on them, and the rag trees are lovely too. Hope you have a lovely Diamond Day x
Alison said:
The rag trees are lovely. I bet they’d be great centre pieces at a wedding.
Hope your Dad’s back on his feet soon. Wishing you all the best for Diamond Day.
Can’t wait to hear how you go on. Ali x
fatmonica said:
Stunning rainbow!I love the rag trees and felt bags,they’re gorgeous.
fiddlyfingers said:
What a wonderful rainbow. Perfect for a cover picture. Hope the Diamond Day goes well 🙂
Jan @ Handcrafted by Picto said:
Loving the rainbow picture, it look s great as your banner. I hope you got on ok with the GP, it’s not always easy trying to sort these things out.
Your rag trees are lovely, I love the colours, good luck for D Day.
Jan x
I don’t think men ever grow up, my OH is about 12 most of the time 🙂
Lisa said:
Your rag trees are gorgeous, i’m sure they will sell well. Good luck for diamond day hope the weather doesnt spoil the day. Fab picture of the rainbow
Mrs A. said:
What fabulous rag trees and our felt bags are so cute. Good luck tomorrow. hugs Mrs A.