Shopping List Saturday - prep for using that embellishing machine!

1) ENGLISH ROSE handcarded batts spinning fiber 4.3 oz / FeltStudioUK 2)Tweet Tweet Birdie 2 - Brooch/Pin / materialised 3) Felted Wool Sweater Scraps - Purple / Cofygirl 4) Felt Scene Brooch no1 / SarasTextureCrafts 5) Cyndi bitsNpieces luxury novelty spinning kit with FREE Angelina / luxe 6)Circles - Textile Art Mini Cushion in Blue / shunklies

Mmmm! So many beautiful things!
This, I guess, is a natural progression from yesterday's post. Whilst I was at the Knitting and Stitching Show, my new and very exciting purchase was delivered...an embellishing machine! I am SO excited about it! I promised this as a treat to myself, and it's here at last! I can't wait to get started with it, and in honour of that, this weeks' Shopping List has uncovered some textile delights.
The fibres are beautiful, aren't they? Gorgeous colours - and great names, too! Perfect for any project. I love the fact that these jumpers and wool garments can arrive on your doorstep pre-felted, ready for use...so convenient.
For inspiration towards achieving great results, look no further than these fabulous brooches - so beautiful - and this scrumptious cushion - eyecandy for your favourite chair!

*For more great ideas on what to spend your money on this weekend, take a look at the blogs in the Shopping List Saturday:Check Out Their Lists! (in the righthand sidebar). So many choices from so many sellers! Shop at etsy, and buy handmade!!

Let Loose For The Day!

Don't you just want to dive in to this little heap of goodies??!
I had a day to myself yesterday...completely free to do as I pleased, linger as long as I cared, and shop to my heart's content. How great is that?
I went along to Birmingham, for the Knitting and Stitching Show at the NEC. It was amazing! Smaller than the Festival of Quilts, I believe, but definitely worth the trip. There were some fabulous works of textile art to muse over, and plenty of bookstalls to indulge that passion of mine...and of course, many many wondrous things available that I simply couldn't go home without!
The day also meant that I could meet Michala from Kaylacoo for the first time - which was wonderful. A gorgeous lady, with impeccable brooch sense! It was terrific to chat with her and her Guild friends about textiles, and whilst doing so, we also met up with Gina - ooh, the things I get up to when I'm allowed out on my own...!