Tulips and more!

Hello, Dear Readers,

I took the opportunity to do some sewing at my handicraft group this week and hope to have my Spring Purse finished by the weekend - and if the weather is bright enough there will be pictures!

However, I would just like to show you the pretty display of tulips we have at the moment.  And some plants which flowered earlier, specifically with the bees and butterflies in mind, for the time when there are not many flowers about.

We have opted for the natural, wildlife look, this is to encourage newts, slow worms and frogs and maybe hedgehogs too, if we are lucky. Strimmers are definitely banned!

The bees love this plant - it's a shame we can't remember what
it is called, as it is now at least 10 years old 

Marsh marigolds thriving in our garden pond

Another favourite for the bees!

Our amazing rhubarb patch!  It seems better than usual this year,
I think we must be having just the right combination of sun and rain

More early plants for the bees on the right.

Erysimum, forget-me-knots and tulips

I hope everyone is enjoying the Spring flowers (not just our flowers here, I mean out and about!).

We will be going in search of bluebells this weekend and hopefully some more cowslips.

Keep well, "see" you soon.

Barbara xx

A stroll in the Sunshine

Hello, Dear Readers,

One day last week we walked, on a bright and sunny morning, to search out a rare geological feature.

We passed these healthy, happy, free ranging little ladies.

These two were not too interested in me once they realised that I wasn't going to
feed them!

Spooky tree, I'm afraid the wee pixie just dived out of sight
 before I could take his picture!

An area known as Hovings Hole
(Unable to track down why though!)

A little bit of  hazy April sunshine, adjacent to Hovings Hole.

This sign describes what we were searching for.

Nore Hill Chalk Pinnacle.

When we first saw this pinnacle approximately 30 years ago it was much more impressive, taller and more defined, and not covered in grass/scrub.     

  

We felt quite awe inspired to look down at this only remaining pinnacle where once, many, many years ago there would have been scores of them in the surrounding area.

Having achieved our objective we then retired to a nearby pub for refreshment and recouperation before walking wearily home.

"See" you soon!  Hope you are doing something nice this weekend.

Bobbin lace and a bag

Recently I was going to publish a post asking if there were any bobbin lace makers in the "bloggesphere" when I found the pictures of Deanna7trees of eclectic-meanderings' lace and the lovely bag that she made to carry her lace bobbin pillow.

The following, and the picture bottom left on this blog, are from a kit I bought a couple of years ago.  I thought if I managed to make these items I might take some lessons.  However one of the kind ladies at the handicraft group I attend is quite an expert and she kindly puts me right when I find I am a little stuck on how to do it!  I know there are classes locally but I can't find the time to attend them at the moment.

This is my wip. It wasn't easy to photograph!

Bag for lace pillow

Its coming along slowly....