A Return to Simplicity.

Or rather when a friend shares with you some of the latest range of Tilda Lemon Tree Collection, then you just want to do them proud and make something lovely and usable.  I wanted to make something functional and practical for my home and what better than a couple of items for the kitchen. Using a beautiful piece of gifted feed sack fabric I used an assortment of fabric pieces to add a bright and cheery  band to the bottom of the kitchen towel and then a couple of applique lemons above. Using the left-overs I had enough to make a pot mat/holder with some using Insul-Brite for the batting. They are going to look great hanging on the oven door.  Once I knew what I was going to make the rest was quite simple and easy to put together and I am thinking of making a few more sets to add to the gift box. Here are a couple of tutorials from Pinterest. Get this one here . And these delightful houses by Kerryanne ca...

I've seen lots of blogs out there talking about being prepared and making gifts ahead of time and having had a gift box for a couple of years now I don't need to be convinced of the benefits. Sometimes a little encouragement and inspiration is required to push me along and get started again. Nothing beats dipping into this goodie box and looking for something a friend or family member will enjoy as a special gift. Something purple for our daughter in law. She has been giving hints for the last couple of years and trying to steal mine......maybe I'm a slow hint taker!! She is sure to love this casserole carrier. Both only took a couple of hours each to make. But that's not all..... I made another smaller one for her as well. Now she will have large and small dishes covered. I love my little stash of handmade tags. This little zippered pouch will be added to the box as well. Love the little points, a bit fiddly but don't the...