What a beautiful week

Is summer finally here? wall to wall sunshine not a cloud in the sky, baby birds in abundance, flowers blooming. The climbing roses on the pergola are laden with buds and think could be a good show this year, ideal to sit under on a warm afternoon. 

What have I been doing? well had a disarrster on Wednesday morning, took Shiloh for a walk with Lee as normal quiet and peaceful until and ijiot decided to walk towards us and blow a dandelion head, Shiloh went ape and got in front of me to protect me, I was still walking he was at a standstill, so I go over him land on my knees and put my hands out to break the fall. Well lets just say my knees, wrists and elbows along with being badly scraped and bleeding are now a lovely shade of blue and purple and blooming painful. Why is it when you have an accident like this, one then proceeds to knock said injured limbs on everything! not a good end to the week. Never mind the weather made up for it and a good excuse to recline on the sofa in the garden room watching Lee do the housework under my direction of course, lol.

Now creativity this week, not been as it should, however, as most of you know Shiloh turns 1 on the 6th June and we are meeting back at the breeders (well private house) which is in The Sands in Farnham backing onto the 7th tee of the Sands Golf Course, hoping for good weather and we will be going for a walk then tea for the humans. Four out of the 6 puppies going Lucy is not allowed as she is still in  training with Dogs for Independence in Midhurst and Logan is in Lincolnshire, so a bit far to travel. However, Lily, Alba, Gypsy and Dido (the Mum) will be in attendance so had to sit and think what could I do for them both from a business promotion point of view and something to mark this special day. So thought of doggie doo bag and treat holder, as I know always have to cram all and sundry into my pockets. Did Shiloh's first as a template and having used is brilliant, hooks onto a belt loop so very handy and not too big to get in the way. Just hope the other puppies and Mum appreciate them. Dido's done and dusted 3 more to do.

That is all on the creative front but have had an order for 6 bespoke oval place mats, got a sample of the curtain fabric from John Lewis and have ordered some plain cotton in the muted shades and pewter. Plan to make in patchwork strips of varying widths to match the curtains and maybe add a monogram of the surname initial in pewter onto the middle, lined with thermal wadding to protect the table top. Plus The Royal school sent me an email and want 60! fabric bags by mid August this year not 56 for May next year as originally thought. Have 46 in stock and found some fantastic fabric for the other 14. To top it off an order for  a keepsake bridal cushion for a wedding in August. Not complaining as things have been a bit quiet of late so the next few weeks it is all go but love that work much better when busy than when time to kill.

Have a happy crafting week and don't forget to check out the other blogs at Handmade Harbour

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Chief Protector of Mum and Dad but must learn not to trip them up!!!!