In between the madness of preparing for the coffee morning I did have time to sit and relax with my cross stitch. I’m really enjoying this project it’s really getting me in festive spirit. Row 2 did not disappoint, it was just as cute as Row 1.. I is for Icicles and Ice skating S is for…… Continue reading Christmas Celebration Sampler Catch-Up
I can’t believe it has been over a week since my last post! Where has the time gone!? December already! Anyway… In my blogging absence I have been busy preparing – baking and sewing for a charity coffee morning for a charity very close to my heart Myeloma UK. It is the only craft event I will be…… Continue reading Charity Coffee and Craft Day
R is for Reindeer flying high up above the rooftops. So one week on and row 1 is completed. I’m thoroughly enjoying this project to the point where other jobs are falling by the wayside. Tonight see’s the release of row 2 (8pm GMT) and I am looking forward to seeing what cuteness this week…… Continue reading R is for… and Row 1 Completed
I have very early memories of these biscuits, my Grandma used to make them for me as child and they were one of my favourites. Sadly I was never able to get a copy of the recipe before she passed, and I have spent many years trying to recreate them with not a lot of success.…… Continue reading Anzac Biscuits
H is for Hot Cocoa & Holly…cozy inside on a chilly afternoon! Block 2 completed
Christmas Carollers singing their favourite songs! So Friday (14th) was the day when The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery released their Christmas sew-along sampler, I had been eagerly waiting for it for a couple of weeks and when it arrived I wasn’t disappointed. For the next 3 weeks a row of patterns arrive until the word Christmas is…… Continue reading C is for…
I’ve been working on something a little different this past week for the shop. As you may already know I’m a ‘little’ obsessed with hexagons, and after finishing my hexie mat the other week it got the brain cogs churning. I have so many fabric scraps that I can never bear to part with and…… Continue reading Shop Update – Hexie Purses
What’s better than a Custard Cream? A Custard Cream that tastes like Maltesers ! I came across a recipe for malted custard creams and knew I had to adapt it to make it chocolatey. And although biscuits can be a little bit faffy to make at times, its so worth it once your sat with a…… Continue reading Malteser Custard Creams
I’m pretty sure one of the first things I baked as a kid was rock cakes oh how I loved the experience. The great thing with rock cakes are they are so quick and simple to make, perfect for when you fancy something home-baked but don’t want to spend a long time in the kitchen.…… Continue reading Cranberry Rock Cakes
The clocks have gone back, Halloween has been and gone, it’s now officially autumn and it’s time to admit the sunny season is over and welcome autumn in. Autumn… I’ve always dreaded autumn it always leads onto winter and I’m not good with cold, wet and dark but for the first time I’m actually looking forward to it! I’ve not…… Continue reading Embracing Autumn
What Saysie Makes 