Patchwork Placemat on Happy Friday

I have been following Planet Penny now for quite a while and just love the wonderful colours she uses in her patterns, so much so, that I had to buy a pack of Planet Penny Cotton.  I'll show you a few of the items I used it for a bit later.

So when I realised she was setting up Happy Friday, I was delighted to take part.  I couldn't think of what I would include to start with but reading a few of the other bloggers posts I soon realised I was looking for something far too complicated and hadn't noticed the simple things around me.

I noticed from our lounge window this morning how beautiful the sky was.

This made me feel happy!

I have recently joined a patchwork and quilting group and have set myself the task of completing 6 placemats, each one a different design but using the same colours.  We meet on a Friday so this week's is (thankfully!) completed ready to start another.

I did not enjoy making this one, it was so difficult to keep everything lined up and wrinkle free so it made me extremely happy 

when I finally finished it and it didn't look quite as bad as I thought it would!!

I'll leave you now with pictures of a few of the items I made with Planet Penny Cotton.

My Yarndale inspired Mandala

Camera Case

A Giraffe for my daughter (who's 24 I might add!!)

Happy Friday Everyone

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Camera case in Crete!

I'll start with a 'thank you' to all who left a comment on I shall wear purple!  They were fascinating to read and I'm so glad you all liked her!  I'll keep you posted on her progress over the next few weeks.

Quite a heavy visual post this time as we have been on holiday to Crete so I thought I would share with you the creation I made whilst we were there and a few holiday snaps.

I chose 4 bright colours from my Planet Penny cottons as I decided I would make a case for my camera

 I wanted plenty of protection for the camera so I used bobble stitch to create a dense fabric.

You can see how bright and cheerful it looks here.

 Not quite finished yet though!  

I just need to add an edging around the flap and a fastening of some kind.

It took me until nearly the last day of our holiday to complete this, but unfortunately at the very end of the holiday ....... the camera broke!!!!

I'll just have to hope I can get it fixed or that the next camera fits the case!

Anyway, here are a few holiday snaps to give you a flavour of just a tiny bit of Crete.

See you over at Handmade Monday!

Have a good week everyone!

Bye!

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