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Lots of new things happening around Chez Andsewtoknit, not least of all that we are happily ensconced in sunny rainy Scotland.
New upcycled knitting/sewing/papercraft projects and new bag fabrics including these gorgeous tie silk pieces.

and these

I can’t wait to make a bag with wellies and watering cans or bunting

The days are getting longer and it will soon be spring, I am hoping for some sunshine really soon.
New project pics coming soon.

I have spent the last few days in France having a blast hanging out with the very best bunch of friends, one threw me a surprise party, which was a real surprise, who knew they could all keep a secret so well, also they all contributed to a gorgeous photo album of our years here in Grenoble, something I will keep and cherish.
In celebration of my last day here, until midnight there is 20% off everything in my shop with the shopping code friendsarefab, go shop

This bag is not in the shop, its gorgeous chocolate brown faux suede with purple silk lining, email me if you are interested in it.

Yesterday I was directed to a blog callled La creation du jour, its french and has lots of fun ideas for cooking, sewing etc unfortunately it is full of translations of other peoples fabulous ideas, translated without permission from their rightful owners and was charging for the privilege. It has now been taken down but just in case you are in need of a lovely bag design, you can go visit the lovely U-handbag blog which has fab bags with free to download pdf’s here.

Sewing here has been all boxbags and needle cases, bags will be up in the shop later today, I am hoping the sun comes out for a decent photo opportunity.

Pic of a case for 12 circular needles in some new fabric which I love.

with a wee bit pink of course.
A little bit of knitting for nieces, this Its good to be a Girl, for a certain teenager and this Whirligig Shrug, which was a test knit for Stefanie Japel and I love it, very, very cute.
The pink was socks that were a special request and I better send them to Scotland soon before they don’t fit.
There was a cold spell and we got a little snow, a little unusual weather for September, of course now the heating in the apartment is switched on, it is gloriously sunny!

And finally I finished up my Islande socks, in Beetroot colour Clan from the Yarn Yard, just waiting to have a cold day to try them out.
Now apparently I owe some people socks…………………….as always!
Lots of new bags and stitchmarkers up in the shop now, enjoy!

Perfect day with sunshine, cake , wine, great company and an amzing view.

Lemon Meringue Cake by Nigella.