It has been
a typical spring week, one day a taste of summer and the next a reminder of
winter. One thing I love about spring is
the elderflower trees in blossom.
Elderflower cordial making is the top of list. I love it with its musky flavour. I have never made elderberry cordial, I mean
to but the birds get the berries before I do.
May be I will have to camp beside the tree!
This week I
have been busy with the blanket for my niece it has to be finished before
Thursday!!! I am busy sewing it up,
hopefully tomorrow I can start on the border.
However I have done some other crochet to lighten the load. One was a little cowl, as it still can be
cold in the early morning when I leave the house and I wanted something to keep
my neck warm.
I used V stitch
it was super quick to do an hour or so.
I have worn it most mornings, and soon as it is warm enough I slip it
off and put it in my bag.
Pretty
colours!
I have also done some work
on my Painted Rose cushion and it is now ready to sew to the back
I am using
the curtain material leftover from when I made new ones earlier in the
year. I just love this pattern from
Cherry Heart. I cant wait to get started
on the blanket. But it will have to wait
as I have other projects that require my attention.
For a
change I decided to try my hand at making embroidered brooches. I had seen some on Pinterest and thought they
would make great gifts.
So here is
my first attempt.
Think I
will keep this one for myself as it has a few errors in it! But I love it anyway.
So that has
been my week, I will leave you with my recipe for Elderberry cordial.
Elderflower Cordial
Ingredients
25 - 30 elderflower heads
1.7litres/3
pints boiling water
900g/2lb caster sugar
50g/2oz
citric acid
3 lemons, sliced
Preparation method
Gently
rinse over the elderflowers to remove any dirt or little creatures.
Pour the
boiling water over the sugar in a very large mixing bowl. Stir well and leave
to cool.
Add the
citric acid, the orange and lemon slices, and then the flowers.
Leave in
a cool place for 24 hours, stirring occasionally.
Strain
through some muslin and transfer to sterilised bottles.
Thanks
for visiting and have a great week.
Lovely covl and brooch,very pretty colors!
ReplyDeleteGreat granny squares for cushion!
Happy week.:*
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DeleteA busy week with beautiful projects. The cowl is a delight and the brooch stunning, they really would make lovely gifts.
ReplyDeleteI have always fancied making elderflower cordial too so I hope you manage to make yours and it turns out ok thanks for the recipe, I love your brooch it's lovely and your cowl looks lovely and warm, hope you're having a great weekend. :) xxx
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda, the elderflower cordial turned out wonderful, making a second batch for Christmas gifts tomorrow. Saw a recipe with some orange slicesas well as the lemon slices so thought I would try that. Have a good week.
DeleteI love working with felt, it is about as addictive as crocheting!!! As Christmas approaches a tug-of-war erupts within me .... I have all these crochet projects to complete ... but Oh dear, I would love to get my felt out and make a few new ornaments for the tree .... but maybe should just finish this square first ... and so it goes on!!!!! xPat
ReplyDeleteThanks Pat, I am becoming addicted to felt as well. Somehow I can home from town with a collection of coloured squares, yummy colours they are a mix of bamboo and wool. Zana.
DeleteBeautiful creations !!! Love your brooch !!! And your cowl !!!
ReplyDeleteIdon't have elderflowers in my garden...I had tried to find one but it's not a species that we usually heve around here...
Have a great week !
Anna
excuse any english mistake...
Thank you Anna, Your English is great!
DeleteI have my beady eyes on that pattern but must concentrate on my sewing for a week or two, then I have the wool for 2 more blankets. O h My, I need to grow another pair of hands.
ReplyDeleteThanks Pam, I need another pair of hands or more hours in the day too.
DeleteSo many pretty things, especially your brooch!! xx
ReplyDeleteHi Zana - I have nominated you for a Liebster Award. Please pop over to my blog to take a look. Regards, Zelna
ReplyDeleteIle kolorów ile pomysłów ! Pozdrawiam !
ReplyDeleteOh homemade elderflower drink! Few things that beats that! My friend and I used to make it in her parents basement when I lived in Sweden. Reminds me of happy days! Anna x
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful creations, Zana! Lovely colors too!
ReplyDeleteI wish you and family a Merry Christmas!
Hugs from Portugal,
Ana Love Craft
www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com
Hi! I just wanted to let you know that your shawl was the most popular entry at Link Your Stuff in the month of June. You can read all about it here: http://annemarieshaakblog.blogspot.nl/2014/12/link-your-stuff-2014.html
ReplyDeleteWishing you all the best for the new year and lots of creativity!
Best wishes, Annemarie