Wednesday 18 June 2014

WOYWW.......

First and foremost I want to say I really hope our wonderful leader is now back home and making a good steady recovery from her holiday in the Spanish hospital.....you've been missed by all. xxxx

Next I am going to show you the latest bunch of yet more wonderful ATCs that have arrived through my door in the last week....



  1. Chris Dann
  2. Kezzy....thanks so much for all the gorgeous extras sent with it. x
  3. Anne
Thanks so much girls xxxx

 Then I would like to share with you the happy post I've had.  I follow My Fabric House on Facebook and was lucky enough to win this gorgeous pack of fat quarters.  It's worth checking them out if you're looking for fabric cos they have an amazing amount of fab materials at sensible prices.....I'm still doing a happy dance. :-)




And of course finally what is on my work desk this week?.......

 What is that? I hear you say :-)

I am designing a clutch bag for me to use at our son's wedding in August and saw an idea I rather fancied on Pinterest so I have been playing with two strips of wide ribbon and lots of pins to see what effects I can get. 

So with a lot of planning, an awful lot of pins, a few stitches and a few selected beads this is what I cam up with....



The fabric underneath is what I'm making my bag out of and the colours match my dress, jacket and sandals to perfection so I'm rather pleased so far.......

.....just got to make the bag now :-) oh and of course I need some of those big pants that hold everything in to wear under it all  ;-)





Well folks that's all from me on the creative side....I'm afraid the house moving fiasco with many phone calls to estate agents, solicitors and building societies still hasn't finished so it does tend to sap the mojo somewhat!!!....we will get there and when we do you will hear me from where ever you are in the world!!!

Please leave me a little hello comment so I know you've called by and I will do my best to pop over to say hello.
Hugs,
Annie x

26 comments:

Twiglet said...

Such crafty lovliness on your blog today! x Jo

French Nanny said...

Love those colours!

Penny
x

Neet said...

hello. You did ask for one. LOL
Annie, that clutch bag is going to be a wow at the wedding. What a lovely idea and, of course, you are so clever to work out how to do it. Looks highly complicated to me.
I can't wait to hear those words from you that say the house sale is over and done with and you are both on your way. Still got it all crossed for you and storming still under way upstairs.
Take care - Hugs, Neet xx

okienurse said...

lots of fun things to look at today. Love the clutch that you are making for the wedding. Some of my favorite colors. Have a great week. vickie #19

Anne said...

Hello Annie. How clever you are! Love the colours as well. Oh I know all about big pants!! :-) Happy WOYWW Anne x # 37

glitterandglue said...

Hello Annie. What a simple idea, playing with ribbons - but WOW! How effective is that! Lovely - you'll look gorgeous.
Have a great week - even if there are lots of phone calls. You'll get there.
Margaret #8

lisa said...

I love your clutch bag, Annie. Those colours are wonderful. Well done on your win too. Bet you'll create something beautiful with those fat quarters.
Hugs Lisax #39

Arnoldo L. Romero, MLA said...

Those two tone bows you made for your clutch bag are beautiful, and the craftsmanship is amazing. I hope your moving goes a little smoother from now on. Happy WOYWW and Blessings!
http://arnoldolromero.blogspot.com/2014/06/week-1-of-summer-2014.html

Judys Lace Creations said...

Clever you making your pretty and elegant clutch for your son's wedding.
Judy #25

KC'sCourt! said...

Beautiful colours on your bag
Julie xxxxxxxxx

Lunch Lady Jan said...

Cor, I love those ribbony rosettes. You clever bunny! The colours are gorgeous, just my choice too. Bet you'll look fab in those as Mother of the Groom!
I've still got everything crossed for the house sale.....
Lotsa love,
LLJ 29 xx

pearshapedcrafting said...

Wow! Those ribbons look amazing! Hmmm! think I'll have to get some of those nicks too - can't see me losing much weight before October! Not buying an outfit yet!
I'll be listening out for you! Good Luck! Chris47 x

Helen said...

What a wonderful clutch that will be - can't wait to see your outfit too.
I am so sorry you still haven't got a completion date for your move - I feel for you. Take care, and stay positive! Helen 11

Sarah said...

That looks like its going to be a great looking bag

fairy thoughts said...

Hi Annie or should we call you Bridgit now ... you know of the diary fame and big mumma pants.... I had to laugh at that.
the fabric folding look intriguing the bog is going to look fab and good luck with all the wedding stuff.... 'such fun'!!!!
How are things with the bungalow going
janet #17

trisha too said...

LOTS of fun projects today, Annie!

You're so talented; that shiny slick material, trying to work with it makes me a little crazy! But it's so pretty, it keeps drawing me in . . .

Happy woyww!
:)trisha
#66 this week

Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards said...

Hullo Annie thanks so much for popping over and wow d o I ever love your little clutch.. will be interesting to see it finished .. I love pinterest.... use it all the time these days, well done on happy mail too!! Shaz in oz.x #31

Nikki said...

That is some fancy ribbon work your doing and the clutch us going to look fantastic when it's done lovely colours your using too hugs Nikki 6

sandra de said...

Gorgeous colours for the bag and I love what you have created with a wide ribbon and beads!
sandra de @84

Caro said...

Those ribbon rosettes are stunning and the colours for the bag look amazing. Thanks for sharing. Happy belated WOYWW. Caro x (#41)

Elizabeth said...

Hi Annie, I think that clutch bag is going to be sensational! And how lucky are you - those fat quarters are gorgeous. I've had a quick look-see at My Fabric House ... lovely swatches and love that there are little lambs in every shot :) Sorry to read that you are still struggling with the house move ... when will it ever end??? Hope there's better news in the week. Hugs, Elizabeth x #59

PS: I'm also in the sewing room - corner actually - altering three pair of trousers for a friend!

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

That is going to be a SUPER bag when you get it all sewed. And lucky you. Congrats on winning all those lovely fat quarters.

I'm not playing this week, but will be by bright and early tomorrow morning to join you in a smile or two.

Felix the Crafty Cat said...

I love the technique with the ribbon, the bag is going to look great. Hope we get chance to it finished. Have a great week and happy crafting, Angela x #45

RosA said...

Would love to know how you got that ribbon to behave like that :)! It's gorgeous!
RosA # 7

Sylvia/LittleTreasures said...

Late but just had to tell you love the colors you are using for this wedding. So pretty.

Eliza said...

Wow, wow, wow love the colours and love the flowers, now I want to see the dress. You are on a roll this week. Love the storage labeling idea from pinterest, it made me giggle too.

Happy crafting & Happy WOYWW
Hugs Eliza & Yoda 85