Wednesday 8 April 2015

What’s On Your Workdesk? Wednesday #305

No crafting in progress, for you to have a nosy at, today. It’s been in use all morning for either eating, revision or packing parcels. I’m just back from delivering my boy to a nearby village for an afternoon session of D&D with friends. A much needed break for all of them.

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There are a few things on the table though. The box at the back is a parcel waiting for courier pick up. I’ve been “destashing” the stamps and ink pads I no longer use and saving the money towards a dressmaking dummy. The good news is I’ve reached my target and she is on her way as of this morning. I’m very excited.

The rest is what came in the post. A gorgeous postcard from Beverly as part of Liberate your Art, the all important Polling Cards and a second hand copy of Cross Stitch. I can’t wait to get stuck into the latter. I’ve been very much enjoying the recent TV adaptation of these books, now that it’s finally made its way onto streaming. Anyone else an Outlander fan?

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Finally, the “little something” that I made for my nieces and nephews this year.

Linking up with Julia for the Wednesday desk hopping extravaganza.

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21 comments:

  1. Miriam8 April 2015 at 15:51

    Nice post and not a brown envelope in sight!

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  2. Annie8 April 2015 at 16:20

    Sounds like you're being kept busy with family commitments this week. Hope you manage some 'me' time soon to be creative.
    Have a great week.
    Hugs,
    Annie x #17

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  3. Lisca8 April 2015 at 17:20

    It's great to get stuck into a good book. Even if you have seen the TV adaptation. The book is usually better. We don't watch tv so I don't know anything about the Outlanders, but it sounds great. Enjoy!
    Have a good week,
    Lisca#19

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  4. Unknown8 April 2015 at 17:32

    There's a book called cross-stitch? I can't even imagine!! Happy WOYWW! Sandy Leigh #40

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  5. Cheri8 April 2015 at 18:17

    I got totally hooked on Outlander during the first season and once it was over, read all 8 books from the original series. It became a bit of an obsession during 2014! Absolutely fantastic stories and writing.

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  6. Lunch Lady Jan8 April 2015 at 18:32

    Oh wow, a proper sewing form...you'll be in next year's Sewing Bee at this rate!!
    Hugs, LLJ 15 xx

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  7. alexa8 April 2015 at 19:37

    And I thought it was actually a how-to book :). Having a dressmaker's dummy sounds wonderful - one of the things that puts me off sewing is the endless taking things on and off!

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  8. Helen8 April 2015 at 20:00

    they are my desert island books, I love them and read them over and over - I hadn't realised we could get the series over here, so am gutted - do they live up to the books? Helen #4

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  9. My not so simple life8 April 2015 at 21:40

    Hope you enjoy your book :)

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  10. Elizabeth8 April 2015 at 22:22

    Congratulations on destashing enough to be able to buy a dressmaking form - how wonderful! I don't know anything about the Outlanders but I hope you enjoy the book. As others have said, the book is usually much more enjoyable than the series. Have a good week. Elizabeth x #50

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  11. Artatag8 April 2015 at 22:59

    I have read all kinds of books by Diana Gabaldon, but I don't know this one. Have fun with it!
    Hugs
    Gabriele 27

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  12. Unknown9 April 2015 at 00:32

    Your book looks interesting and I love the little bunny treat holder! Happy WOYWW!
    Carol N #44

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  13. April9 April 2015 at 03:50

    Enjoy your book. The Easter bag is too cute. April #62

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  14. Eliza9 April 2015 at 06:32

    I do like that Easter gift what a wonderful idea I am sure it was a treat for the receivers. Enjoy your book.

    Thanks for sharing.

    Happy WOYWW
    Hugs Eliza & Yoda 5

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  15. Sian9 April 2015 at 08:54

    Ooh: a dressmaker's dummy! That's very exciting.

    Yes, it's revision and eating round here too. At least the sun is shining!

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  16. Felix the Crafty Cat9 April 2015 at 15:27

    That's a great way to package the easter egg so much more personal than the usual.
    Have a great week and happy crafting, Angela x

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  17. Patrink9 April 2015 at 21:29

    Wonderful card.
    Happy WOYWW, thanks for sharing
    Pat #54

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  18. KraftyKaren10 April 2015 at 00:34

    Well you know I have been an Outlander fan for years, enjoy the book. Enjoy your dress form when she arrives x

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  19. Jo12 April 2015 at 09:13

    I love the Easter egg holder. My daughter has read that book, I got excited when she asked me to collect a book from the library called Cross Stitch, I thought my creativeness was rubbing off on her! lol x

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  20. Christine15 April 2015 at 11:36

    Just googled the book - looks really good, is there a film out in cinema land?
    Enjoy the read.
    Have a good week
    Christine

    Bishopsmate #41

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  21. Sarn30 April 2015 at 14:22

    OMG . . . are ya kidding me Sassanach . . . I verra verra much love the books, you ken!

    Jamie and Clare are my most favourite pair of star-crossed lovers. EVER.

    ENJOY!

    PS: Haven't seen the Outlander series, but don't want my head picture of Jamie spoilt!!!!

    Hugs, Sarn xxx

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