Monday 14 November 2011

A Finish! . . . Well, Sort Of

Good morning to everyone on this slightly cloudy Winchester morning! I have been stitching away like a busy little bee over the weekend and I have a "sort of" finish to share. It's All Things Bright from Lizzie Kate . . .

I say a "sort of" finish because the watermelon still needs to have little black seed beads attached to it, but mine are at home. It's going to wait till my next visit back, which hopefully won't be too long away. I'm pleased to have got this piece finished as much as I can though, it means I can fully concentrate on my Christmas stitching.
It also gives me a chance to try out my brand new sewing machine! I thought as the design features motifs from an American summer, I'd pair it with one of my favourite English motifs - strawberries! Isn't this just a lovely backing fabric?

So I'm thinking it won't be too long before I can get the bead on this piece, have a go on my sewing machine and have a new long pillow for my bed. I'll let you know how it goes.
In other stitchy news, I've also been doing a little bit on Merry Friends. This piece is great to do in the evenings because it's mostly block colours and lots of them. Here's where I'm up to so far . . .

I'd like to get this one finished as soon as possible too, hopefully in time for this Christmas but who knows. It is a fun stitch so I don't see why not :)
My parents came down for a shopping trip last week and boy did I get spoilt! One of my best purchases was this new recipe book, a bargain at only £8 ($12.74). I've been reading it and picking out so many recipes that I can't wait to try.

The first one was these Carrot Cake Cupcakes - aren't they adorable? It's my housemate's birthday coming up and she asked if I could make her a carrot cake. I thought these cupcakes were so much cuter and easier to store in a student house. I really enjoyed making them, as I have never made anything of the sort before.

They were yummy and my housemates all agreed that I should do more baking. I'm very happily going to oblige.
Apologies for this extra long post, I just found I had a lot to say. Last thing before I head off to class, I managed to get some hours back at the supermarket I was at before heading to Uni. The money is going to come in so handy and I really enjoy working in the store at Christmas time, it's so very festive.
Have a wonderful week,

15 comments:

Bertie said...

Lovely piece Bekca:)
Your cupcake book looks fabulous, but the real thing even more so, lucky housmates!!
Have a good week in lovely Winchester.

Teresa said...

You did another great job on your finish. Can't wait to see it in a long pillow.
Your cupcakes look delicious. Enjoy your new cookbook.
Teresa's Heartfelt Stitches

BeckySC said...

Congratulations on your finish, Bekca. Your Wip is coming along nicely too :) Have fun baking!

Lesleyanne said...

Congrats on your finish - can't wait to see it made up. Lovely progress on your Santa. Your carrot cakes look yummy.

Mouse said...

ooo well done on your finish :) can't wait to see how you get one with the sewing .. lovely looking buns there too :) and well done on carrying on with the job too :) love mouse xxxx

Lynn said...

Fabulous finish Bekca! It's going to look lovely as a pillow.
Your new cookbook looks oh so yummy! Your housemates will definitely appreciate your purchase!

lesli said...

Bekca- I was hoping you'd break the sewing machine out soon! :)

Your Lizzie Kate piece looks so cute! I can't wait to see how your pillow turns out (post some pics on how you make it, would love to see how!)

-lesli

Peggy Lee said...

Hey there Bekca! I've missed reading your blog lately. I've been working but will be home very soon. Love the "almost finish". The way you're going you'll have that other one done before Christmas, no worries!

Oh so yummy-looking cupcakes. I can't wait to get back home and use my oven again.

Karen said...

Cute finish...as least the stitching is done! Those cupcakes look yummy...

happy stitching....

Anne said...

Very cute finish Becka! Have fun sewing with your new machine!! I love the backing fabric you chose!! Those cupcakes sound like my kind of cupcakes...yum!!

Catherine said...

Cute finish - and so is the fabric you paired with it!

Carol said...

I'll bet you're the most popular girl at school with all your baking, Bekca--those cupcakes look wonderful!

And congratulations on your cute finish--it really is "bright and beautiful!!" I hope you enjoy your new sewing machine!

Elisa said...

A great finish...and that strawberry fabbie is too cute! Enjoy your baking, looking forward to seeing some more cake piccies xx

Mel said...

It all looks great.
Mmm... cupcakes. ;)

Dani - tkdchick said...

Congrats on your almost finish! Those sure do look yummy!