Happy Wednesday to one and all. It's another of those 'I'll show you mine if you'll show me yours' days for the WOYWW gang.
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It's been a week of dumfing for me in between my sewing jobs....I've started a new large poppy picture :-)
This is where I've been creating.....sat at my craft table dumfing with all my yummy wools, threads and fabrics around me.
This is who was sat across the table from me on Monday!.....me, with my dumfer, and Jo with her sewing machine this week.
This is the stage I have got to with my poppy picture..... A wet felted background mounted onto a pre felt base with more wool rovings and threads dumfed into it. I will be machine embroidering details and will probably add hand embroidery and a few beads to it too.....watch this space!
If only you could smell this you would all be round for tea tonight. :-) It's a sign of autumn and colder days I guess when we get out the slow cookers but I do love the aromas in the house while they are cooking.....beef casserole in here today......yum yum
Well folks that's it from me today. If you'd like to leave me a little hello message I will do my best to pay you a return visit in between my jobs. Thanks for calling by. Have a great week.
Hugs,
Annie x
p.s. for those wondering how the little wounded soldier is now....I don't think he even notices the plaster on his leg now thankfully. We had a great day of fun and giggles on Tuesday. :-)
Poppys are coming along nicely and I like the purple drawers in your workroom. Sorry to hear about the munchkin, hope he is still doing ok.
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Only just discovered your wounded soldier as I have been away. Will go and visit in a mo.
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Love those cubby holes - the open ones and the purple and lilac ones and what a fab view from your huge window - so much natural light too. Have to say WOW to the sewing machine on the left, looks like it has lots of features but what's that under the desk? Flat plate, cylinder under the desk with a disc and a long hanging stick?
Nice to see Jo too and that picture you are doing is beautiful - such talent - is that an ideas book I espy on the side with the poppy pictures?
Thanks for sharing so much this week and tempting me with that stew - need to get making one myself as it is so autumn now.
Take care
Hugs, Neet xx 29
Hi Annie and Happy WOYWW. So pleased that Sam is coping fine.
ReplyDeleteBut I've laughed here - it seems from Neet's comment above as if she's had a really good rake around your sewing room, almost lifting things and crawling under your table etc.:)
Hugs, Di xx
What a great post ...you really do have an amazing and busy space. As ever I am in awe of your dumfing art work....cant wait to see the finished piece.
ReplyDeleteI was so sorry to read about Sam ...hope he is fine ... and giggled over the escape.When one is a mum or a nana one needs the ears of a bat and eyes that can see in every direction ...especially with twins.
Hugs #73xx
Ooh looks like a lot of serious work going on in your place Annie. I'm hoping to get to grips with more machine embroidery once I get my machine seen to.
ReplyDeleteIt was very frustrating when it broke down as I had spent a day and a half reminding myself how to use it before the workshop and was going great guns early on in the day. Not to worry !
Lynn x
Beautiful poppy dumfings! Yur crafty space does look so organised and tidy and not chaotic at all.
ReplyDeleteNow you've tempted me to get out my slow cooker... it's a must for easy Winter warming meals and it's certainly that time now!
Will miss you Saturday but have a great party.
Love Jo x
Thanks for the explanation of the under table part. Doh, what am I like.
ReplyDeleteYep, Di made me smile - shows I was interested though as I did blow all the pictures up.
Hugs Neet xx
Ohhh yum it all looks pretty fab from where I sit and I think I can even smell the delicious casserole. There is something so comforting about slow cooked meals. Enjoy your week.
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Hi Annie! Looks like you have been keeping super busy as usual. Love the new poppies picture. Looking forward to seeing the finished deal. Poor little Sam and his plastered leg! Looks really cute though! Have a better week. Vickie #41
ReplyDeleteHehe if I had know you were taking my pic I would have said cheese!! I do look as if I am ignoring you - well more than I usually do I mean! lol x Jo
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely workspace you have and that poppy picture is gorgeous. Beef casserole, mmmm, one of my faves - you've given me ideas now!! Suzanne #92
ReplyDeleteYou all look so busy in the photos with your crafting goodies around you! If only there was smelly-pooters when the cooking of autumn comes around...hmmmm.....Enjoy WOYWW. Karen T 90 x
ReplyDeleteMy tummy is rumbling and I smell your dinner from here Annie. I’ll be round if you have room for one more?
ReplyDeleteYour latest picture is coming along nicely, I’m sure you’ll have no problem selling that one.
Happy Crafting!
Sue
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Gosh, you have all been having "fun" haven't you... hope the leg mends soon - he doesn't seem to let it bother him! Happy WOYWW Helen, 6
ReplyDeleteAs usual you are sooo busy! I took a look at your poppies and they are all just too nice to choose! I will though at some point!
ReplyDeleteHubby said to me the other day he knows Autumn has arrived as I made the Christmas puds on the weekend, I only do them when we start lighting the fire earlier in the day!! I made some bara brith too so the house smelt scrummy!
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I shall be round to share that casserole tonight so make sure you leave plenty for me. Your poppies are glorious, and I look forward to seeing the finished result. Hope you get through all that sewing and have a great week. xx Maggie #88
ReplyDeleteLove your organised space, will I ever be organised? probably not! Love your poppy dumfing - I did some last year - only small though - yours are stunning! Ok, off to pack - again! Chris111
ReplyDeleteMhmmmm beef casserole - lovely! I am sorry you won't be at the crop but we will be thinking of all of you girls not attending and there will be loads of photos on my blog and others too - so watch out for our posts!
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Cardarian
Oh yes, we had the veggie stew and dumplings three days running last week. At the request of the kids no less! Definitely getting chilly. Had to laugh when Devvie told me that Ruby had tucked up her Charlie (Bear) and Lola in bed last night with the promise of "2 to 6 blankets!" Where do they get these expressions?
ReplyDeleteLoving how the poppies are coming along. Am always intrigued by your progress shots of these - it's like you literally paint with wool!
Hi Annie, your is a very busy looking craft room and your poppy picture is shaping up beautifully.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear the little munchkin is on the mend and not at all fazed by having his leg in a cast.
We've gradually moved into winter cooking mode too and the slowcooker is out and ready to be used. I can almost smell your casserole from here.
Thanks for visiting and leaving a comment even though I'm not participating in WOYWW this week.
Elizabeth xx
That's settled, then - I'm coming round yours for tea tonight!!
ReplyDeleteYour poppy picture is so beautiful already, it's going to be amazing when all finished. And beads will be the icing on the cake for me :)
Glad to see Sam and his green cast - that's kids for you, been there, done that!
Hugs, LLJ #50 xx
Oh my goodness, you've inspired me to get out my slow cooker and make my yummy stew! And what a beautiful sight--two friends sitting across from each other, sewing. LOVE it! Happy WOYWW! --Sandy Leigh #24
ReplyDeleteWhat fun to have your friend to share time with while you both work/play with your various projects. The poppies will be stunning when they are finished...they already look great. Thanks for sharing. Caro #77 xx
ReplyDeleteI'm an all year round slow cooker gal Annie, I can't live without mine....I always say, give me a slow cooker and I can manage without a kitchen!
ReplyDeleteso glad Sam is unaffected by the 'trauma'...Lordy how vulnerable they are, despite everything. Loving the poppies already, didn't realise there were so many 'layers' of techniques involved!
Hi Annie thank you for dropping by my blog today it was great to hear from you and I am the very lucky owner of a dumfling that twiglet sent to me a few months back. Your poppies are amazing. I look forward to seeing the completed look.
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Annie x ( your newest follower)
Love the poppy card you gave 'twiglet' for her birthday, and yet more yummy poppies here! Gorgeous! Glad the little man is on the mend; my 18year old had a plaster on his arm for a couple of weeks in the summer with a suspected break, but it wasn't a gorgeous green one!
ReplyDeletePoppy picture looks fab can't wait ti see the finished result. I am so envious of your crafting room. Would love a room that was mine purely for crafting. But must be grateful for what I have. Popped back to look at the little munchkin - never a dull moment - glad he's doing well. Thanks for popping by my blog. Anne x
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ReplyDeleteLoving the look of your fabulous sewing room and lovely big window. Gorgeous poppies too! Thanks for your visit earlier. Hugs, Anne x #57 now
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ReplyDeleteFirstly, I had to go down and check Saturday's post. That cast is pretty green -- so glad he's not bothered by it.
Your poppy dumfing looks amazing!! You are one creative lady.
So glad to be amongst the WOYWW crowd. Thanks for visiting me already.
Hugs
Kay
Aww! What a nice work room. I am glad you have been having a good week. Look forward to seeing the end of the picture.
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Save a dish for me, I'll be by soon! I swear I could smell it and it made my tummy growl. I like the top photo where it looks like you are trapped at your desk by your stuff. I do that a lot but leave a small path for the kitties as their potty box is nearby. Love the poppy picture!
ReplyDeleteAmazing to see all those machines lined up in your craft space - a hive of activity! The poppies look amazing already... enjoy the beef casserole, and happy WOYWW!
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Cannot wait to see the poppies finished and yes, I would like some dinner please.
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Thanks for calling round yesterday Annie, I'm late again but then I didn't post until late as well - I sense a theme developing.
ReplyDeleteLove the poppies and they will look perfect in that frame.
Ann B
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Hi Annie, yes I've been awol for a few weeks on WOYWW now. Another funeral. Really wish Christmas would get here quickly for the birth of our new granddaughter, it might make the start to the new year a lot brighter! As always you are always fantastically busy with loads of projects and craftiness!
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ps hope to be back next week!
That Poppy picture is gorgeous, I bet the beef casserole was lovely, love the smell of things cooking in the slow cooker :)
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Lou #69
Kids are lucky today to get the option of colored cast. I hope the little dear feels better! Your chair looks mighty comfy I think I've sat in mine too long and the cushioning is flat! I also admire that you get to sit in front of that lovely machine looking so into your hobby!Tamika#14
ReplyDeleteYou know I always like to see your poppies and I'm so glad to hear that the cast is not bothering the little man. I'm interested to see your slow cooker because I'm on the look out for one myself. Would you recommend it?
ReplyDeleteHi Annie, I just want to say how much I really appreciate all the kind words and love your sending me, and thank you for the email :-). I think I really need to let out everything and I will email you because I really do need to talk to someone, I just need a few days still I think, I have found it so hard to comment back hence why I'm late, I think it's because as I sit here, knowing how much love you have sent me I am crying, sometimes I find it better to not talk, not comment as I am vunerable at the moment. Good news is I am back in my craft room which is helping me to feel like me at last not some failing mum. Your sister has been so fantastic as well your both amazing. I have just been catching up on all the Friday smiles and WOYWW, wow your dumfings are amazing and those little pictures you mounted are wow so gorgeous. Poor little munchkin, poor Shell I bet she will get a few bruises in the next couple of weeks. Mmmmmm yummy stew, it looks gorgeous, I would like a pot like that, think maybe I should invest in one, it would help so much, mind you cooking at the moment is pretty basic trying to still get around Shan's coeliac. It's her 16th birthday this week and next Saturday she wants a family party, because of everything that has happened I have left so much too the last minute and I promised her at least 80% of the buffet will be gluten free so she can eat almost all of it, *panic* *panic* think I better stop talking about that lol. I can just imagine Lexi being the instigater, she is learning early to get lads in line :-). Take Care Annie and thank you for everything, shall speak to you very soon :-) Lots of hugs Kerry xxxx
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