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Thank you to all the lovely people who came and visited my table at the fair on Saturday. It sure was a great time and I'm sorry I didn't take any photos of the event… I did take one of the people lined up outside the door just before it started, but then (typically) I forgot to take any more. I was pleased to be able to do a little Christmas shopping there, meet some great artists and check out some of the amazing handmade goods on offer.

Now it's time to work on a few gifts for family and friends. Inspired by all the roses climbing around our garden right now, and Nancy's version, I tried the corsage rose pattern from the Liberty Book of Home Sewing which has been waiting patiently on my desk for a free moment. The design is supposed to be twice the size, but I didn't have any way to enlarge the pattern at home, and you know how it is when you just want to get started? The petals of the rose are made from light cotton fabric joined together with double-sided interfacing which I think is an genius idea. The interfacing I had on hand was quite sturdy which made the handsewing a bit tricky, but I thought of it as my weekly finger workout.

I hope to make a few of these as little gifts for aunts, teachers, neighbours, etc. 

Happy new week to you!