pink and black arabesques

Some gorgeous fabric I got from Kelani Fabric Obsession stall at the Craft Fair - boy o boy was that stall doing a rip roaring trade!!! Elissa the owner and her husband helped me out with my purchases - they were lovely and very helpful but oh so busy! I hope they are having some R & R after the show - they needed it!

Ballerinas and french script on pink linen - so delicious! We have to get out the French/English dictionary to translate - it is fun trying to work it out.
This of course is for the Francophile Ballet Dancer in the house

This card is actually a pattern inside for the Mackintosh Rose - great gift for crafty types!

I couldn't resist this pattern also - crochet scarf made with Perle 8 cotton - the sample was so delicate and delectable - I bought the pattern just to say thanks to the seller - I know I can get granny square patterns off the internet - but I felt good paying for this - someone has put time, effort and a great concept into a beautiful product - why not reward that?

The front cover picture depicts the scarf made in some other wool that Perle - it looks too thick - you may be able to see the scarf on the back cover - much finer and just a touch more special. It uses 10 spools of Perle 8 Cotton - off to Amitie for their fabulous range of colours.
More patterns - this time Nikki's pattern that everyone seems to rave about - I haven't had a good chance to sit down and study - but I like the idea of the purse kit - great kids' pressie ideas and the clutch will be lovely to go out to the city with.



I'm feeling rather hungry, so here is a shot of THE most delicious, scrumptious dessert - Chocolate Almond and Date Torte - Super super super easy - really, it's true!

Thanks to Sharon @ Handmaiden for her great list of super desserts - I am such a dessert eater - favorite course for me! I made two - one for a dinner party with lots of 'foodies' and one for Sunday Brunch with family - everyone raved about it, all weekend long and I have had texts from people wanting recipe.