Well, touch wood the winter hasn't been too angry on us yet, with the addition of the wood burner to the barn we have been keeping warm for the first time since I built the place, it is amazing how better it is to work without hot water bottles on our laps and trying to move with layer upon layer of clothing. To be honest with you there have been times this last few weeks when the barn has been far warmer than the house and the idea of me sleeping in there as crossed my mind, tho I must admit I'd miss my bed even if I struggle to get a good nights sleep in it.
This weekend I had a baking day with flour and butter covering the kitchen table I managed to bake a selection of gluten free biscuits, I wouldn't say the best I've ever eaten but by far cheaper than buying from the shops. In days past I would have a biscuit with my tea in the mornings while working but this last year as made that impossible, so I thought I'd give baking some a go and I guess as time passes the quality will improve and I won't have to close my eyes when walking past the biscuit section in the supermarket.
I must say this last couple of weeks as to a large degree been spent working on my torch, the bead sales are at last slowly turning around and I need to make the most of it, you never know how long it will last so make hay while the sun shines is the old saying. I've had little time for the ceramic side of things tho every day I'm drawing sketches of pottery ideas and I have some new glaze to try, I'm hoping this coming weekend will be spent on my wheel so I can catch up a little, I'm missing the feel of clay in my hands.
I think some of you have noticed I'm listing some larger selection sets of beads on ebay and by the remarks I've had some of you are impressed with the colours. I just thought it was something a little different for the new year and I do enjoy making them so why not, just a bit of fun for a change.
Ok, that's my morning cuppa over and back to my torch, I hope your all enjoying the start to the new year and if, like me, you feel a change is needed in what your doing or indeed making, then go for it, if I can make colourful beads like those above then you can do anything.
Really like these new sets of beads, but missed on the first few as I was busy at work and couldn't get to me iPhone in time to win them. But will certainly try for others. These are just so fun looking!!! YAY.. xo K
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