Letters Tied with Blue

Thanks to Debbie Johnson from Letters tied with Blue for a very entertaining class at The Fat Quarters this morning. Debbie produces her own designs of stamps which can be used to stamp on card or fabric and then used for all sorts of things.

This morning we made a bag, here is Debbie showing us the examples. We stamped, using permanent ink pads, onto calico to make the fabric background.


Then used another stamp , in three layers , backed with felt
then cut out and layered up into this lovely flower, embellished with a button.



On the back of the bag I stamped fabric to make a pocket and added a couple more buttons to keep in with the theme.

The stamps can also be used as a pattern for stitcheries too, the possibilities are endless. Just not enough time in the day....

Happy Quilting xx

Poppy fields

Jenny and I went out yesterday to visit Katie on The Art Tour. It was a lovely sunny day, and I had to stop the car and take the photo opportunity when I saw this field of poppies at Corbridge. It was really dramatic.

Looking south.

We went up to Langley and were so inspired by all Katie's creations in her shed that I forgot to take any photos. Visit her at here and see what you missed. Still another 2 or 3 weekends to go, why not pop along.

We stopped of at The Station at Langley for tea and scones. It was so busy with another Art Tour event, we found a quiet corner in the shade to sit and relax.

I got some sewing done too over the weekend. The Wish upon a Star quilt top is eventually finished.


My delphiniums have finally flowered so here is a quick photo before the kids next door knock the tops off with their football!!