Buzzy Bee

Well we've been in our house just over 5 weeks now and finally all the boxes are unpacked (including my craft stuff).  We are still trying to find homes for some things and just the 'right' pieces of furniture for some rooms, including the convervatory which has the task of being a home office cum craft storage cum kids play room cum chill out space.  So not much to ask for one room eh?

But I'm very happy to say my mojo has returned! In an attempt to kick start my creativiness (yeah it's not a real word!) I took the plunge at the start of the month after reading an IG post by Lily's Quilts about the Siblings Together Euro bee and decided a) I've never taken part in a Bee before so meet new people, b) learn some new skills (mine are very basic!), c) take part in something which is about other people and making them feel better.  So this month's block was snail's trail, which is something I've never done before.  Like probably most of the blocks are we go on which is exciting and really nerve wracking at the same time!

I'm pleased with how they have turned out, but boy did they make my brain work.  Especially as I was sewing late at night.  A seam ripper was involved!  On more than one occasion too!!  This was my first attempt at a completed block. 

Not quite then intended result!

Having to look through all my fabric (my stash is very small - teeny, weeny in fact) I did come across a few things I forgot I had including all of these goodies.

 Now with halloween coming up and the couch looking bare of cushions I have a couple of ideas to put into practice.  I've had this material for about 5 years so no sense in it hiding away in a box any longer, cushions here we come.  Then I came across these little guys - half made into a mug rug.  Which again we need for the livingroom, in fact Pedro actually asked me to make 'some of those wee mug coaster things' so no more excuses needed.

I really need to mop the livingroom floor tonight but, well, one more night won't kill it.  Need to capitalise on my mojo when it's here is my thinking.