While in Windsor, I chanced upon a bargain bookstore...
Now, you must know something about me...I have a very, very big thing for books.. My idea of heaven involves books..on a grand scale. When I have a few hours to spare, I love nothing better than browsing my way slowly round a bookstore, savouring the feel of books in my hand, reading the blurbs and trying to decide which books I can actually leave without...
This place was amazing.. I honestly cannot remember the name at the moment, but I was like wow!! Four kiddie books for only five quid!!! Truly wow!!
While I was oooh-ing and aaah-ing over the amazing bargains, and trying to prevent my younger from escaping....an art he seems to have really mastered lately....my ever-patient other half found me a book called "Crafty Creatures" by Jane Bull.
The minute I got home, I sat down with a cup of tea and this book... Thank you hubby.. I love it..
This is something it inspired me to try.. I copied the ladybird pattern from one in the book, then turned the finished piece into a brooch. I covered a large-ish button with the aida fabric, then drew it tight at the back of the button.. Once I'd secured it, I added a small safety pin to the back...
I think it is pretty cool... Next thing, I'll be making earrings or a pendant...so, watch this space.
Some Windsor snaps... And today for dessert I'm making Eton mess...I've been inspired!
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