Porthminster Beach

 Porthminster beach where the stream meets the sea.

These images have given ideas for using 'Lutradur', a fabric I have never used. I have seen it's versatility at exhibitions and would like to hear from anybody who may have used it. 

Christmas Pudding

November 22nd is traditionally the day to make your Christmas pudding.
My christmas pud recipe is as follows:-
Ingredients:-
Beads,charms, cherrys, mixed peel,currants, sultanas,raisins, felt and mixed fruit fabric.
Soldering iron,sewing machine and a very kind person to pick up the beads when you fling them across the floor.

To Make:-
Layer the chrismas pud fabrics . Get a wiggle on the machine stitching to stir all the fabrics together. (best done to jingle bells or some such song to get the rhythm.
Zap with the soldering iron.
Make a template of the pud with arms and legs. Cut the shapes leaving seam allowances.
Put the beads and charms on were ever you fancy or until you get bored.
Stitch the seam allowance over and back with felt to neaten. Attach arms and legs and there you go a christmas pudding you would not want to eat.      Cheers

pears in a spotty basket.

Just had a painting frenzy!
I think it is finished and past away a afternoon of gales and lots of rain.
The cosy wood burner is on downstairs and lifes good as I hope it is for anyone reading this.
Bye and love from Carol.

watching the fireworks nov. 2009

Watching the fireworks, Ted was mesmerized!
and yes Angela this bear is for you.