On My Desk . . . Is A Notebook
The state of my cutting table/desk yesterday:

Why yesterday? I’m at work today and I know that I’m not going to have a chance to take a proper photo of my desk when I get home later as it’s usually chaos once our family steps through the front door - plus there is a very, very high chance that it will still look like that by the end of today!
In progress are a few softies in vintage fabrics for Easter. Also on my desk is my handy 2nd notebook (my handy 1st notebook is always in my handbag). Back in 2006, I blogged about wanting make a re-useable notebook cover. My first few attempts were pretty horrible but I did eventually end up making a book cover that fit properly (and completely forgot to blog about it). So this is the one that worked:


I cut the pear and the leaf from a patchwork of fabrics then appliqued them onto some wool flannel. I used some wool-felt, a vintage button, and some velcro for a simple closure. After almost 2 years, it’s (thankfully) holding up pretty well :-)
Oh, and yes - I probably should announce the winner of Peg Bear Waltz! Thank you to all who left a comment - I only wish I had more Peg Bears to give away :-) Perhaps another giveaway soon but today, Waltz goes to commenter number . . . . 35!!

That’s Stacey! Stacey, I’ll be emailing you shortly for details. Apologies for the poor quality photo - had to do draw out a number early this morning before I left the house for work, and the sun hadn’t made its appearance yet :-)
And before I pry my fingers off the laptop, just wanted to spread the word about “Craft For China“, which is a fundraiser to support 2 beautiful Chinese (orphan) girls. Please visit their website for more details and get involved either by donating money or donating your art/craft for an upcoming auction.
Happy rest-of-the-week all!




























































