Cute top action photos

You remember this cute little top that I made for Emma earlier in the week?

Well I finally got some action photos!

hmmm... what's this?

I'd prefer it if I could see my tummy

That's enough photos now... I really want the tv on!!

Lovely time of year

The magnolia tree in our front garden is just starting to come out. It is a really dark pink one – much darker than the others on our street, and later flowering. This really is my favourite time of year!

I’ve been playing with natural dyes again recently. This time I did a gradation from light to dark purple, using logwood, brazilwood and a touch of cochineal. It took a very long time to do, so I don’t think I will be doing this again for a while! I’m fairly pleased with the result – it is a kind of dusky lavendar shade. But it could do with a little more depth so one day when I have more time I’ll dip it in the vat again.

ETA – some action photos!