Happy New Year!

Janice is a Grandmother-to-be and she spent her holiday knitting some little garments for for the arrival of her first grandchild. Above, you can see two fisherman's rib cardigans that will be easy for a wee one to wear. The buttons on the white cardigan were originally from her son's cardigan when he was a baby!

This lovely jacket is so stylish and and will be treasured by the new mum. Janice was just using up some spare yarn when she knitted these practical baby hats.

I came across an old pattern that my friend's mum was throwing out and decided to have a go. I like the pattern and the yarn but I am not fond of a set in sleeve.  My sewing machine has a range of fancy stitches and for a long time I had intended making a stitch bible showing how some of my favourite stitches look using variegated thread.

Jillian loves to sew! Jillian had this fabric for a while and had intended making a dress for the summer. She made this dress during the Christmas break because she is going away for some winter sunshine. Lucky thing!

Fiona Orr has created another of these adorable hats! I love the style of this bonnet. Beautiful.

Anthea had been working on this corner- to- corner blanket for a while. She created it as a Christmas gift for her nephew in England. I bet he was delighted with it.

This is stunning! Catriona has magic hands! This set is called Milly's Secret Garden. Zoom in to see the pearls set inside each cable. Look at the bootees! This set is heading off to the USA. Someone will be amazed to receive this beautiful set.

Fran has been busy too. Above you can see her completed Road Trip Scarf which was a gift to herself. Busy crafters seldom have time to make for themselves!

Fran also completed this cowl. The pattern is from Be Hooked Crochet. Fran had some spare yarn left over and made some finger-less mittens to go with the cowl. The pretty corner- to -corner blanket was created as a gift for Fran's great-niece. I love the way the yarn changes colour in this piece and I particularly like the little flower motif.

Did you know our Isabel has retired? During the Holidays she completed the pair of socks on the left as a gift for a friend at work. The second pair of socks was a Christmas present for her great-niece aged 3 years. Isabel combined three different patterns to create the second pair! WOW!

Isabel was given a kit at Christmas time to make a hot water bottle cover. It did not take long to do and she may give the completed gift back to her sister next Christmas!

Elaine enjoyed working with this yarn while she was making this cushion cover. I would like to point out that I also like blue! Just saying! The scarf that Elaine is modelling is stunning! Elaine got the pattern and the yarn from The Queen of Purls at the Saltmarket. The scarf pattern is called, Gallatin scarf.

Izzy is having a rest from sewing at the moment and has been playing with her crochet hook instead.This little hat is for her favourite charity.

Isabella met Isabella!

I'm sure you can imagine the excitement as Lisa appeared on Tuesday night with the latest addition to her lovely family. We all managed to get a wee hold, although some people held onto the baby for some considerable time. Would you believe that our dear Isabel is actually called Isabella! Immediately Isabel was convinced that Lisa had named her little daughter after her. Sorry Isabel, it was just a coincidence. You can see our two Isabellas looking radiant. Lisa does make exceedingly cute babies.

Stephanie knitted this adorable little hoodie in yarn that she had bought on the internet. If you zoom in you will notice that that the yarn was made with sequins. The buttons were also an internet buy. Needless to say, this is for Stephanie's special box!

Janice has been busy making bunnies and bibs for friends. I never grow tired of looking at these.

 I had a finish this week. This is my Somerset Patchwork cushion. It was the most recent project at The Village Patchers quilting group. I like my blue and white.

Ok. Make a guess....who likes RED? Margaret of course. This cosy red Aran hat means that Margaret will be beautifully coordinated for those cold winter days.

Magda created a unique leaving gift for the Headteacher of her kids school. The book cover has been made using the school tie and reflects the ethos of the school.

This Road Trip scarf was made by Magda with yarn that she won a number of years ago while we meet in Starbucks. Magda hung onto the yarn until the right project came along. The yarn is mohair and if you look closely you will see that beads have been incorporated into the design along the edge. Imagine being able to remember what yarn is in your stash! Impressive.

Sharon has style! This pink cotton, Di's Design is called Sunday Best and is for her BOX!

Esther knitted this lovely little cardigan for her Granddaughter's friend. This DK pattern is an old faithful that has been tried and tested.

STEGGY the Diplodocus was created by Phyllis for her Grandson in acrylic Dk.

Hiding behind the this V stitch shawl is Fiona who made this lovely shawl for herself using Stylecraft Aran.

Tuesday 23rd September is our Swap night. If you have any unwanted craft materials looking for a new home then bring it along.

Yarndale is on Sunday 28th September and Anthea has a spare seat in her car if you would like to go along. You just share the cost of the fuel.

The International Quilt Show is at Ingleston from Friday 26th to Sunday 28th September.

7th October is the Cake Off. Celebrate all cakes great and small. Please bake something and bring it along to be devoured in a ladylike manner by one and all. No prizes. Just the joy of eating cake.