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August 31, 2012 by the ashton alternative

We went down to Surrey last week to see the out-laws and had another week of fantastic weather. Continue reading →

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Days of Summer (Part 3)

August 16, 2012 by the ashton alternative

Thursday was a glorious day and we went to what can only be described as paradise… Barafundle bay. This is what it looked like when we arrived at about 10am. Continue reading →

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Days of Summer (Part 2)

August 15, 2012 by the ashton alternative

Monday was grey at the farm, but we knew that didn’t mean it was like that on the coast!! Continue reading →

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Days of Summer (Part 1)

August 14, 2012 by the ashton alternative

Our summer holiday was last week, we went to South West Wales. We drove a similar way to last year; last year we were greeted by sunlight glistening on the sea, this year clouds and grey skies. Continue reading →

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Where does all the time go? (part 2)

July 29, 2012 by the ashton alternative

I have also got around to making a few things since June. I made this peg bag for my mother-in-law’s birthday in mid-July. I designed it myself (may need a little adjustment, but not bad!!) and made it from a vintage duvet cover I got in the charity shop. Continue reading →

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Where does the time go? (Part 1)

July 27, 2012 by the ashton alternative

So, it’s been a month or so since I last posted and I’m struggling to remember what I’ve been doing. Continue reading →

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Veg in cakes

June 24, 2012 by the ashton alternative

Today we had a little party…. Niblet is 2 and a half tomorrow. I know most people don’t celebrate their half birthday, but as Niblet’s birthday is Christmas Day, we decided to give him a party in the summer. Continue reading →

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Wonderful weekend (part 2)

June 6, 2012 by the ashton alternative

Sunday on the screen printing course went a lot better… Continue reading →

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Wonderful weekend (part 1)

June 5, 2012 by the ashton alternative

My weekend was not full of Jubilee festivities, but instead 2 fantastic days on a screen printing course at West Yorkshire Print Workshop in Mirfield.
It was amazing… Continue reading →

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Crafty corner

May 31, 2012 by the ashton alternative

I spent a little time the other evening making some cards…1 for hubbie, 1 for grandad and 1 for grandpops. Continue reading →

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