…so Saturday Paul took me to Stratford where I was attending a silversmith workshop …very nervous ..but I thoroughly enjoyed myself
I’m dead exited about this new venture , I really am …Pauls being fully supportive and encouraging
I’ve got a workroom to sort out and tools to purchase..but yeah I think I’m going to go for it !
SleepingElf Silver has a ring to it
Had a wonderful holiday and I’ve come home inspired ..a few lbs heavier …food was great , fabulous guesthouse …I’ve come home ..with a load of orders to make up amd post ….and a load of ideas …but that’s another story
I really wanted a large tote bag , so I could throw my holiday/art journal in , my pinch of nom diary ,and my crochet / knitting ..and my water bottle , paints , Lippy , perfume , pens , phone …glasses and the kitchen sink …so I made one !
Although I have sewn miniatures for many years ..I’ve not actually sewn anything on a large scale
Really quite pleased with myself ..I saw the tutorial on you tube and just followed it
My dads old jeans , my only jeans …my old dinning room curtains , which I loved , to line
My grab it , and everything is in it bag 💙💙💙
This little beaut of a pattern is free on Pay it Forward on YouTube
I switched it from felt to Sherpa and I loved making her x
It would make a lovely Sooty pattern x
Sometimes Facebook throws up a gem , this gorgeous bedding was one , washable self coloured 4.5 tog quilt from Fine bedding it feels gorgeous, looks beautiful
And my lovely Sweet Summer by Sweetpea family crochet
Emu yarns
But I’ve been waiting weeks To put it on the bed and I love it
And I’m wonderful who or what to do next
I can’t wait to get my airbrush going again
I really want to do a denim bear , airbrushed, dresses , I’m loving the frills and lace
I also want to do the Boston Terrier and a doll
I’m so pleased after all these years I’m happy making large bears and clothes and airbrushing ! And crochet !
And I can read patterns .. I’m so happy ! LOL
Today I spent the morning in the dentist … yuck
I was very exited about getting home to finish Mathilda the goat …I’ve been working on her for a couple of weeks now ,
I jumped right in set up my kit …and nothing happened
Then I spent the next 2 hours stripping down the airbrush to getting it to work 😡
I used to use an industrial airgun ,many years ago I used to use one ,when I was a fabricator , so I’m no stranger to stripping one down and putting it back together again ..I soon had her working
And work it did …
I use Jacquard Dye-na-flow iron-fix silk paint ,In an Iwata airbrush and compressor it’s amazing ..I can see me using it a lot more now I’m this happy
Finally I finished Mathilda ..she is on Etsy
Although I will be quite happy if she doesn’t sell LOL
My heads exploding with ideas
I really want to do an Alpaca …and a dog …and a denim bear !
I’m taking my time and not rushing her ❤️
I love her
Had a wonderful day yesterday in my work room
Where I made Hitty and Matilda’s outfit ..Pauls off fishing today
I was up at 5.30 setting up my yogurt …
And I will be returning to my workroom today …tiny boots to finish and more work on Matilda Amd a beautiful dress to make for a Teddy on order …❤️
New Masterclass on Lisa Pay blew my mind …I’m really looking forward to making those boots !
I did a little work on a bear and my goat today
And also did this …Gorgeous!
I really wanted to have a go at making my own yogurt …so I have and it’s bloody lovely
I swatted up on a couple of blogs
hardest part was finding the yogurt function !
Turn the unit on , turn stop start dial to
Select Yogurt / dehydration…
then turn the stop start dial to select yogurt function , press TEMP AND TURN DISL TO SELECT YOGURT
Add the milk ..I used 2 litres
Use the pressure cooker lid with the vent open
Let it boil …the unit displays “biol” it it will pip when it’s done
Then it will switch to cool
Leave it to cool …this took mine unit about 2 1/2 hours …just leave it ..don’t be tempted to skip this
The unit pips …stir and whisk
In 2 tablespoons of any live yogurt
( I tipped it out and added it to a mixing bowl as I didn’t want to scratch my Ninja with the whisk )
Add it back to the Ninja ..close the lid …and press start again ,and it counts down from 8 hours
Mine came out perfect after 8 hours
Beautiful thick and creamy ..I wanted to try Greek ..so I strained it overnight…it’s like cream now ..it’s amazing
I will be doing it again
