Hello, It’s Handmade Monday time again! Doesn’t it come round quickly? It very good for concentrating the mind though, otherwise SO much time could be wasted on Pinterest, purely for research purposes of course!
I would like to say thank you to every one who left such kind comments on last week’s Handmade Monday post about my exciting trip to the hospital. I’m still absolutely fine, but I really appreciated your concern, thanks so much …
I’ve been busy making, but plotting too, so I’m going to run my latest plan by you as it may be something you would like to join in with. A while ago I had two beautiful raised beds put in the vegetable area of the garden. They have lovely chunky railway sleepers which you can sit on, and metal bars over which I can put a polythene cover to make them into mini poly tunnels. (If you’ve been visiting for a while, you’ll know they have featured on several occasions in Higgins type incidences and if you put ”raised beds’ in the search box you will find plenty to have a giggle at, too many for me to add individual links to here!)
Last year I got so tied up with the Open Studio plans that nothing really got started, so I decided that this year, I will get to grips with the whole thing, and see how much I can produce using the two raised beds and some containers. I’m going back to basics, and I will be picking the brains of my friend Gaynor, who lives in the next village. Gaynor is one half of Home Grown Revolution, who specialise in raised beds, and one of her New Year’s resolutions was to get out from the office and to get her hands dirty in the veg garden. As the other one was to start a blog, we are going to be helping each other along, so watch this space, I hope it’s going to be fun!
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching I’ve been turning my thoughts to something new to needlefelt, and so we have the Love Bird…
He’s just 2 to 3 inches tall, but he has some smaller little friends too, who have come to roost in little woolly hearts…
and they’ll be for sale in the Folksy shop very soon.
I’ve been playing around in the button box again…
…and I’ve tried, but not quite managed to produce a crochet square a night with my lovely New Zealand wool…
…if only there were more hours in the day!
With that in mind I will step away from the computer, and leave you to pop over to 1st Unique Gifts where Wendy is hosting the Handmade Monday Linky to find out just what everyone else has been up to over the past week.
See you soon …x
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My you have been busy! I love the love birds! And the pics of Higgins!! 🙂 x
What a helpful guy is that Higgins! Ready to help you dig. What a guy. And that bird … why can’t I have a head of hair like that? Kind of reminds me of Elvis. 🙂
Your crochet squares are coming on a real treat Penny, beautiful indeed. They do remind me of Alice and the NZ colours she shows us, very cool and calm, As for your love birdies they sure are sweet hearts… I love the blue hair, brilliant!
I am looking forward to seeing your home grown produce, we have raised beds in the local rehab unit’s garden where the patient’s get involved in veggie growing. I always day dream about getting my hands dirty :0) Really pleased you are doing well with further health scares xxx
Oh my goodi-ness I meant to say NO further health scares…. I must proof read before clicking on the submit button! Sorry about that x
seriously cute bluebirds :0)
Oh my word, how cute are those little birds?! Love the Higgins poses! I’m a big fan of raised beds, am hoping for a more productive veg garden this year x
Absolutely gorgeous Love Bird 😀 😀 😀
Wow, I just am in LOVE with that little bird. Once I conquer knitting I”m really going to try the needlefelting. Really really really. And btw I was JUST talking to a friend about trying my hand at container gardening. Hmmm… 🙂 Glad you are still feeling fit.
Higgins, when you have a spare moment, can you nip into my garden and do some planting please? the little bird is really lovely – such a pretty blue. Hope you have a good week.
I’m in love with those love birds, they are fantastic. I really admire your talent. x
Raised veg beds are excellent- I have some and I’m planning more,very easy to look after.I grow the stuff they charge stupid money for in the shops- garlic, herbs,soft fruit, salad leaves and unusual varieties that you can’t get hold of unless you grow them yourself.
Super birds too.
I noticed the bird in yesterday’s post. Very carefree hair! He’s adorable and so are the button hearts.
How nice that Higgins is willing to help out with the garden.
Those squares are GORGEOUS!
Wow you have Ben busy and just love those little blue birds they are so sweet, have a good week
Weird we were looking at each other’s blogs at the same time – I pinned your crochet picture 🙂
Love the button hearts 🙂
Yes it’s time to get gardening… woohoo! I have my seed spuds and shallot sets – so it’s all systems go!!!
Celia
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You’ve been really busy once again! I love your little bird, it’s gorgeous!
Great photo’s of your little helper!!
Your hearts with the ‘ickle birdies are brilliant. I like the idea of the raised beds, somewhere to sit while weeding 🙂
Have a great week
Jan 🙂
I feel at one with your lovely love birds. We have the same hair (if slightly different colours). Happy Handmade Monday to you, Penny!
hehehe how cute are those little love birds. I tend to leave the gardening to my mum it’s her baby.
what a productive week you’ve had – lovely makes!
oooh, yes, seeds and stuff – must get to thinking about that. Loving your crochet squares! x
Had to pin it up… went straight on the Valentine’s Board. Am impressed by your garden help… is his hourly rate expensive?
Well, I’m completely in love! 1. with Higgins and 2. with those birds!
As for the gardening advice… you’re asking the wrong gal here (I’m worse than rubbish at anything garden related!) but I look forward to hearing how things are progressing.
Ali x
Oh those birdies are seriously cute. Higgins looks as if he’s on a mission – those weeds don’t stand a chance! Good luck with your growing!
Love the pictures of Higgins! The love birds are gorgeous! Mich x
Love the needle felting, very impressed by your skills! Also think the colours on your blanket are gorgeous, and to do different squares as well! Sadly pouring with rain here, as your blog always inspires to get gardening.
Jo x
Really like the crochet. I love how so many different designs can be created with just a few colours.
Those lovebirds just make me want to smile on this grey day.