Wednesday, 25 May 2016

When I made the disaster quilt earlier this year I had lots of small fabric triangles that I didn't like to just put in the bin. I have been planning to make a holder for the latest books I am reading, usually paperbacks, as I like to take one with me when I go for a wander in the glen, but I hate putting the book in my back loose and possibly damage the pages. So I started joining some of the triangles together, the plan being to make a quilted book case a bit like the phone case I made.
Got a good few sewn and stitched them together before I stopped for the night.
This morning, before Darren and I headed out to see if we could find me some broken plant pots, I got borders on and stitched it to the wadding and backing fabric.
It has been a really miserable day weather wise, and really pretty cold as well. So we didn't get as much stuff as I had hoped,  no plants or compost. But did find some broken pots in B & Q which they sold me at a reduced price. No picture of them today because it was raining so hard, and still is, that they are still in the car!! When we got home I carried on with the book case. I am reading a hardback book that Tina bought me at the moment but it goes in okay.
Then just had to add the final touch!

As I mentioned, a very wet day, not that I really mind as the gardens really did need it. Sitting watching Wallander this afternoon I took this shot, the two coloured 'stained glass' panels were filled in by Rachel and I when she stayed with me for a couple of nights, I think that was last September, they are quite faded now!
Talking of Wallander, took a picture of him too!! Really enjoy the series.
Took a picture of the back garden while I was getting tea for us, it is looking so much fresher out there now. I did buy some chicken manure for the garden when we were out, but that is in the car as well!

2 comments:

  1. The book bag looks good, and it's practical too, perfect. The button was a good touch. Maybe good for the bazaar as well. If the view from your window hasnt got any better as the day has gone on, I don't think you'll be getting any sunset pics tonight.
    The garden looks quite funky from that angle.

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  2. Wetter if anything now! I am pleased with the book bag, just need to be able to walk to the glen again, or anywhere for that matter, so that I can make use of it!!

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