Koi

I bought this little bowl a few weeks ago. It found its way into a cupboard and I completely forgot about it. Nice to find it again today! 

~ A year ago today I was texting ~

Almost Complete

The knitting project I started a couple of months ago is about 95% complete - just one more band to knit and some side seams to sew. I'm finding it very hard to make myself do it though! 

~ A year ago today one of my potted plants was in flower ~ 

The Bee

I'm thoroughly enjoying The Great British Sewing Bee. I have zero sewing skills myself so I'm fascinated by the techniques and creativity shown by the contestants. It's really fun to watch!

~ A year ago today I was being disturbed by a noisy truck ~ 

Cotton

I got my little sewing kit out this afternoon. Bit of mending to do.

~ A year ago today I was snuggled under a rug ~ 

Plastic Fantastic

Went to see the Design and Making exhibition at the Castle this afternoon... varied and interesting. I'm not entirely sure what this display of plastic containers was all about, but I found it visually appealing.

~  A year ago today I was happy to see my cats ~ 

Glazed

I missed an exhibition of one of my favourite potters when I was travelling a couple of month's back. I sent a friend to buy a piece for me, and this is it. It's a lovely bowl.

~ A year ago today I was driving through the French countryside ~

New Knitting Project

I bought the yarn, a mohair/wool blend, ages ago. Finally found a pattern I like, and am about to start knitting.

~ A year ago today I was looking down on the city ~ 

Expo

Lots of lovely things to see the Design Indaba Expo this morning. I really like John's latest work, the blue and yellow pieces especially.
~ A year ago today I was eating Greek salad ~ 

Deerfield

Here I am holding up an embroidered throw, part of a prize I won in a raffle. My mom did quite a lot of the needlework. Isn't it lovely!
~ A year ago today I was giving Thomas a scratch under his chin ~

Sock

I need a knitting project for the winter, not sure what though. Last thing I made was this sleeve for my kindle.
~ A year ago today I was doing other crafting ~ 

Heavy Metal

Popped into the Woodstock Foundry to see the Southern Guild Heavy Metal exhibition this afternoon. So many lovely things!
~ A year ago today I was busy at work ~ 

Crochet

While browsing in a shop today I saw this amazing handmade throw and met the crafter who made it. So beautiful! Made my fingers itch to do some work with wool again.
~ A year ago today I was watching a great mini-series ~

Stripes

This is the little bowl I painted the other day. I need to work on my painting technique. Next time I'll do better.
~ A year ago today Tom curled up on a rug ~

Crafters

Aafke hosted a pottery painting day - it was such fun to do something creative again.
~ A year ago today I was eating out ~

Sleeve

I'm nearly finished my latest knitting project, but am about to run out of wool. Rats!
~ A year ago today I was napping ~

Needle & Thread

I had to do some emergency repairs on a seam that same adrift this afternoon. Sewing is not my strong suit.
~ A year ago today work was being done in my garden ~

Moss Stitch

I'm doing some knitting again... a small rug in lovely mohair wool.
~ A year ago today the new wall was up ~

Shino

My latest purchase: jug with shino glaze by Nico Liebenberg Pottery. Not sure I need another jug - this is number ten in my collection - but I do like it very much.
~ A year ago today I was doing my grocery shopping ~

Kamers

I was lucky enough to win some tickets for Kamersvol Geskenke this week (thanks Vicki!) Brenda and I went through to the exhibition this morning and spent hours browsing. So much to see... it was quite overwhelming! Did some shopping too, of course ;-)

Studio Wall

When I visit my brother (long weekend in Swellendam) I always like to have a good poke around his pottery studio. Mmm, lots of beautiful new vessels.