Holiday time hurrah!!!

Been busy here at the home of Dotty Red, cutting, sewing and stuffing...
In fact once again its been a week filled with productivity...
I am pleased to report that at the weekend the pace slowed down a little bit and I even snatched a moment of solitude in the garden with a glass of wine and a good book...
Only to wake up an hour later with warm wine and the book on the floor...
Apart from that moment, its been hectic...
Working on a new line of 'beach hut' based cushions
and many, many lavender hearts, so many in fact my home smells delightful...
So the tent is packed and the car is busting at the the seams with all the camping gear... wellies, waterproofs and hot water bottles. Its half term and we are off in about an hour to fight our way through the traffic in the hope that we get our tent pitched up before bedtime...
I hope that you have super week and the sun manages to shine on what ever you are doing. Happy Holidays...

Am I mad to take my two boys camping when gales are predicted? Ah well, the need to be near a beach and the boys to see their old friends is more important than a bit of a breeze... Yes I believe I am mad, still you do what you have to do to see your children happy... Happy Camping!!!

All cushions sold, thank you for your interest, more on the way... :)

Another school year roles past...

Hurrah... its the start of the holidays. They have felt like a long time coming this year. So much to do and so much organising. The children seem to have had one event after another... busy busy busy!Of course the teachers deserve a little treat...
Which prompts a sewing order full of heartfelt thanks.
On a personal note I wanted to say a big Thank You and how much I appreciated all your fabulous comments on my Dotty Red Blog. I thank you for following me over here and for bearing with me over the past few months. I am sure in time I will share the events that have led up to this stage but I wanted to ease myself in gently and get back the rhythm of blogging.
Sewing is no longer just a hobby for me, its now a way of putting food on the table, life has really turned up side down and I am still trying to work it all out, the future is full of insecurity and unanswered questions but with a little focus, energy and the support of a precious few I and indeed my children are getting to a better place. I thank you from my heart.

Get going...

A constant supply of beautiful 'Yorkshire lavender' hearts...Introducing the 'Love the Beach' summer cushion range...
Beach Hut dreaming... Cushion made with vintage Laura Ashley 'Emma' fabric.
Reminiscent of deck chair fabric, bunting and blue gingham. Ice cream, sun cream, blue skies and the sound of the waves rolling over the shore...
Dotty fabric that just makes you smile...