My new organisation!

Since my last post we went to Ikea and bought a chest of drawers to tidy up the conservatory. Ron was fed up with my boxes of material everywhere and I was worried about my precious stash fading in the sunshine!

So, before and after photos, I can even use my cutting mat on the table!!

I am always struggling to keep track of my machine sewing needles but I found a pattern on Craftsy which will solve the problem. Here is my new needle storage.

The pattern can be found here,
http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/sewing/accessory/bonus--bionic-needle-organizer-wallet/116170?rceId=1439976140029~c9yz9fso

My up-cycling project!

My dad gave me a small chest of metal drawers from his office. I have no idea how old they were but as he retired 30 years ago they are very ancient!

The drawers are a very good size for bobbins of thread and other sewing items. I hated the look of them, dark green and very 'utility' but with a coat of paint and some fabric (donated to my stash by Karin) they look much better.

We bought a chest of drawers at Ikea for all my sewing things cluttering up the conservatory so off to get on with organising now!

Back again......

After almost a year of silence I am back to my blog. I have now had a Facebook page for several months and seem to be keeping up with that! So that I can post more about some things I have decided to put stuff on the blog and link it with my Facebook page.... so let's give it a go.

This week saw the arrival of our new sofa and chair.

To celebrate we had a 'sofa warming' evening with Karin and Rudolf. A bottle of champagne and a lovely meal, mainly cooked for us by Ron! How wonderful it is to have a husband who cooks!!

Rudolf and Ron are planning a fishing trip on Monday, weather permitting, for a BBQ Monday evening. Karin has a contingency plan of fish already caught and frozen just in case they let us down on the day!!!!