New threads!

I have been wanting to try some new sashiko patterns, and ordered a new set of stencils a few weeks ago. I traced off the Asanoha pattern and started stitching it in grey, but decided I really wanted a variegated green thread. 

After some searching online looking for some Sue Spargo Wonderfil threads, I ended up phoning Mill Rose cottage and ordering some new threads. My package arrived last week!

Look at these lovely colours -

I had noted down a couple of colours I liked, but found so many on line - some had numbers, some had names. The staff member at Mill Rose explained that there are new colours released every year, hence such a huge range. I described the colours I wanted, and they had 3, but I ended up having to put my faith in my description & the staff member's choice for me! Luckily they are all pretty much what I had in mind. Will have to trace off some new designs once I finish my current project. The variegated green is just right. 

Time to put my feet up

I found a footstool at hard rubbish a couple of years ago and always meant to get around to giving it a make over. Last weekend I was looking for a quick craft project & decided on the footstool. Plus there have  been times when I need to put my legs up after a big walk with The Dog - but my H is using the footstool ( another HR rescue from a few years ago). 

I still have a box of upholstery scraps purchased from Rathdown Fabrics ages and ages back. I used some of thoses pieces, plus some vintage sample pieces gifted to me by my H's grandmother  years ago.

I didn't take many " before" pics, suffice to say it was dusty and stained from having lived on the verandah for a couple of years. I ripped the cover off but left the under layer of fabric. There were abour 350 staples in the timber frame. I removed the ones on the sides but decided life was too short to be bothered with the ones underneath!

I simply hemmed a piece of calico and hot- glued it to cover the base & hide all those rusted staples!

The cover is simply slipped on with a calico casing holding  some elastic, so it can be taken off to wash. 

Too easy!