Utility

Sam is a big fan of utility - so am I really and I often feel more motivated if a crafty job has a purpose, though I also enjoy making 'pretty' things just for the sake of it. All of the creations I make for Sam are purposeful, sometimes at the expense of looking nice. So, this time, when tasked with 'wash bag no.2' (the previous having been very utilitarian (huh-hmm 'ugly') and accidentally left at a B&B quite a while ago now) I decided to make it both practical and aesthetically pleasing.

A tool roll style wash bag for the man who is never far away from a screw driver or a rip-saw. With plenty of space to store extra bits and bobs and an elastic and velcro fastening it should serve him well. Here's hoping this one is put away after every use! The fabric, for those who are interested is acrylic coated cotton giving it a high level of water resistance and its pretty sturdy too. I'm fairly certain I got it from here.

In other crafty news, the crochet squares are pretty much done, just being joined together now. I'm thinking of felting it a little before backing it and using it as a hearth rug to cover up the actual hearth rug which is, umm, well used (as you can probably see the burn marks in the photo below). But, we'll see.

I do love the colours and may just yet order another stash of the same to make it twice as big and use it as a blanket on the spare bed. Decisions decisions!

There have been other crafty things going on this weekend too but as they are to be gifted, they'll remain hidden just a little while longer.

Wishing you well for the week ahead,
S. x

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