Fruit and vegetables are a continual source of inspiration.  This display in Brighton is no exception....also, inside the shop are masses of spices and all sorts of exotic fayre.  The trouble is, I never know what to do with such things.  I am always promising myself to try an amazing recipe - but somehow never get around to it............This morning I am off to my library knitting group to have a go at entrelac knitting. I have tried it before, but this time I intend to crack it !!  By the way, it is Wednesday 1st May - whatever my computer says!!!

I thought Betty needed a few more clothes on - so a tea cosy on her head, a piece of felt on her bodice and of course a bag around her neck .....and hey presto!  .....ready to go.....!

As promised, some views of my new friend Betty, who is patiently standing around while I play at knitwear design!!  It's all looking a bit strange at the moment....but I have ideas and am determined to end up with a wearable garment.  The back is looking rather lumpy so will need some surgery .... it's a bit like making a jigsaw puzzle.....working out what will fit where.  I bought Betty at our local store and it's really good to have a dummy that I can poke pins into....I think Betty will be a useful tool!

I got my embellisher out  ...... first time for ages.  How I enjoyed myself - I had forgotten how easy embellishing is, and how relaxing.  My machine was working perfectly and showed no signs of suffering during its long months of being packed away.  I am also in the throes of planning an art-to-wear piece which I shall put on my blog tomorrow.  I have talked about it long enough ... and now seem to be on a creative roll.  Yipee!!

Tulips always energise me ..... I love their shape and colours and of course I love the onset of lighter, warmer days (as we all do!)  Anyway, they certainly kick-started me this week....I've been on a roll and really enjoyed getting back into creative mode...patchwork, spinnng, knitting. felting - I've done a bit of everything and loved it.  I even had my first outside spin in the new garden (can't wait to get my shed!!)

Based on the image of local beach huts I decided to try my hand at some more patchwork.  It was the first time I had got out my sewing machine since the move.....also as you can see, I actually baked some scones - again the first time this year.  So things are gradually getting back to normal.  I didn't blog yesterday because I was sitting in A & E.  I have had four nose bleeds in the last few days and was advised to get it sorted....however, nothing was sorted because the bleed has come from way behind the visible parts.  Anyway - I am so happy because no nose bleed this morning.   Let's hope it all calms down.....so in the meantime I am keeping calm on the home front this week!  Have a good day x 

I got my paints out yesterday and had a great time splashing around.  I plan to buy a large blank sketch book and make a new journal.  As I am working inside the house I have to keep things rather clean, which I must say I find rather a strain!  Roll on the day when my shed is up and running and I can make a glorious mess!!