Sunday, 30 March 2014

In a week from now it'll all be over...

Yes, this time next week I'll be recovering from my crafty day out at Hope & Elvis, back in my old haunt of Nottinghamshire.  The last time I was there was for my granny chic day with Tif and Rachelle, aka Dottie Angel and Ted & Agnes, and what a hoot that was.



This time, not only will I be seeing the lovely Louise and Miss Debs again, but seeing Caroline from gran plumley who was also at the granny chic day too,  This time I am going to a workshop with another bloggy pal, one who was also at the granny chic day, but on the Saturday, not Sunday, so our paths never crossed, and that is the lovely Letitia, aka Mrs Bertimus.





I can't wait to actually see her and her work up close and personal - as it were.  Heaven knows what I will be making.  I think I need to find an image to trace, I have an idea (of sorts) in my head so think will just go with that.  I'm meant to be wearing a daffodil in my hair but as I'm working every day again this week that plan is looking a little off of the beaten track but I'll do my bestest - mind you, if I do that, Mrs B has to be wearing a Carmen Miranda style turban on her head which I'm betting she doesn't do!  (I'll let you know)!

The other person who I'm super excited to be seeing is my other bloggy pal A from Lazy Daisy Jones.  We've been chatting in blogland for over a year now but haven't met as we live super far from each other, but she is coming up for the day too - squeal!

Of course I am also very nervous and worried that everyone will take an instant dislike to me and I'll want to cry but let's not dwell on that - for now!

I'm also joining in with the mand-a-long started by Daisy and Chrissie over on their blogs.  I've started my first one today.  Took me flipping ages to learn how to do the magic loop/circle thingy.  Thank heavens for You Tube again - it's a crochet dream for a visual learner like me.  I've got too many stitches though but I'm not thinking about that, no siree, I'm just carrying on like everything is fine!



Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again



The pattern is by Wink from Simply Crochet issue 5.  If you want to join in, grab the sidebar button from one of the girls' sites and let them know - guess I'd better do that now!



Photo from http://winkieflash.nl/


Happy Mother's Day - whether you are or not.  I made my mum a bookmark, a lavender bag and an extra special bookmark from my Handmade Home book that I mentioned in my last post.  I can show it now if you like...


Knickers lavender bag

 


Grandma bookmark

It's my mum as drawn by my 5 year old.  I then backstitched around it and sewed it together, with some fusible interfacing to stiffen it.  I'm pretty impressed with it and she loved it!


G x

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  1. Ashley cramp30 March 2014 at 11:22

    Squealing tooooo, so excited to be seeing you and Mrs B and caroline...planning and plotting what to make also....I know I will know you straight away...scary stuff too bit like a blind date....see you on saturday.....runs off squealing again..........xxxx

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  2. Georgina30 March 2014 at 11:30

    I know - it feels all a bit strange! See you Saturday - argh! x

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  3. Mrs Bertimus30 March 2014 at 11:37

    Squeeeeeeeeeallllllllllll! X

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  4. Unknown30 March 2014 at 11:48

    well jelly!! have a brilliant time, daisy is super lovely i can vouch for that as i have met her :-) and how could any one dislike you???? silly bean... say hello to mrs B for me.... wish i could come too xxx

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    1. Georgina30 March 2014 at 12:30

      Oh Sophie, there were some spaces left if you can get away? If not, will send big hellos from you to Mrs B x

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    2. Unknown30 March 2014 at 12:57

      i so wish i could;;; but have to go to work :-( big pants xx

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  5. Georgina30 March 2014 at 12:31

    Oh lordy we are all a bit hysterical! See you Saturday! X

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  6. Amy at love made my home30 March 2014 at 15:10

    Hope that you have a fabulous time and that you work out what to do about that daffodil!! xx

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  7. Unknown30 March 2014 at 16:00

    how i wish i could meet you all there! x

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  8. Unknown30 March 2014 at 23:01

    This is a Granny Chic club that I should like to be a member of :) Such fun.

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  9. Mrs Bertimus31 March 2014 at 13:55

    Please forgive me in advance.
    I fear the Carmen Miranda may not materialise...but I may have another surprise for you all! X

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  10. Vintage Sheet Addict1 April 2014 at 14:08

    I prefer crafting to cleaning too, how exciting....you're going to have such fun together! I'm only a few minutes away but I've not booked a workshop yet, silly really but I never feel my sewing skills are good enough! One day perhaps.....I've been to one of there open days and loved it! :) x

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    1. Georgina2 April 2014 at 05:04

      Oh Ada Bee, you need to book right NOW and if my sewing skills are okay, then yours definitely are! x

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  11. Pixie3 April 2014 at 07:18

    Have a super triffic time, lucky you, how lovely to meet some fellow blogger friends, now get crafting you, and stop cleaning. ;) xx

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