"Cross Stitch Pouch, Bonnie's Vanilla Cupcakes."

Hello,

I usually keep my projects in those plastic bags with the hook on the top that PJ's come in. They are very handy because you can see through them and hang them up if needs be. I decided that I needed something much prettier to store my current cross stitch project in. So yesterday I got out the Rose/Cross Stitch fabric that Mum had recently gifted to me. Thanks Mum.

"Cross Stitch Pouch."

I didn't have a pattern, just made it up as I went along. I even got to add the matching rose ribbon. I had been saving for that special project for possibly 20 years!!! The button on the front is of a green tree frog. It will remind me not to make mistakes in my cross stitch and then I won't have to be a "cross stitch frogger" and rip it out. The pouch is big enough to fit my pattern and magnetic board etc. So much prettier than the plastic bag, don't you agree.

If you are wondering what that pretty rose is,

"Sparrieshoop rosebud."

I am sure  it is Sparrieshoop ( I have far too many roses!!!!)  (1953) Modern Shrub Rose. Clusters of large single blooms of soft pink- apricot with gold stamens. Lightly scented. Healthy glossy foliage on this upright vigorous bush. A tall spreading shrub or more usually grown as a climber. 3.5 metres. A repeat bloomer.
It opens out to lovely pink blooms with the gold stamen being paradise for bees.

"Bonnie's Vanilla Cupcakes."

Bonnie did some baking on Monday. Making these delicious cupcakes. I quickly took this photo as it was the last one left. Yum.

This morning I have been going through some things in my sewing room. I really shouldn't buy anything more. I have enough projects,books,fabric etc to last until I am 199. Why then did I visit Good Sammy's this morning and pick up a bag of toy fill? Because I can and it was only $2.00 for the bag.

Now the sun is shining here, must get outside for a while. The Lemon Coconut Cake has just come out of the oven and the buns in the Breadmaker must be about ready.

Happy days.
Bev C