Just uploaded these into my shop.
Monday, 30 November 2015
Orchids
I love orchids I had my first one bought for me about 6 years ago and it is still going strong and has been joined by others. I have a windowsill that they love to live on. This morning I have given them some water and moved them into their winter position on the table in the sitting room. Three quarters of them are in bud or flowering at the moment.

Thursday, 26 November 2015
You can't please everyone!
I must confess I am not a football fan - today I was reminded how ignorant some people can be. As I have said I was commissioned by someone to make a Christmas present, having some material left over I decided to make a few more to put in my Folksy Shop. I put a picture on my 'Katrina Krafts' facebook page and was left a pathetic and abusive comment (needless to say they have been blocked). Was it really necessary?
I was commissioned at my last Christmas Fair to make one of my tablet pods in Manchester Utd colours for her son.
So here you are.
Ready to go into my shop.
Monday, 23 November 2015
Be Prepared
Anyone who does crafting knows that space is a premium and I am no different. Yesterday I was sorting through some drawers and found a small box on opening it a huge blast from the past hit me.
All my Brownie and Guide badges culminating in my Queens Guide badge.
I even got the chance to see Olave, Lady Baden-Powell at a Jamboree at the Guide Camp 'Blackland Farm' in Sussex in the late 1960's. Already she was a lady in her late 70's but full of energy and singing along with us with gusto. I have a photograph tucked away somewhere I will have to find it.
They used to be sewn onto a cushion but someone has suggested I display them in a boxed picture frame.
I even got the chance to see Olave, Lady Baden-Powell at a Jamboree at the Guide Camp 'Blackland Farm' in Sussex in the late 1960's. Already she was a lady in her late 70's but full of energy and singing along with us with gusto. I have a photograph tucked away somewhere I will have to find it.
They used to be sewn onto a cushion but someone has suggested I display them in a boxed picture frame.
A job for a long winters evening so watch this space!
Saturday, 21 November 2015
Stickney Christmas Fair.
Today was the Christmas Craft Fair at Stickney. It was the first time I had been there and it is a fair sized hall and it was packed with stalls with a big array of handmade crafts.
We did fairly well and hiking polls and walking sticks flew off the stall. The down side was that the heating had decided to pack up today of all days. It was chilly but thankfully the thermals were being aired. I had a request for for some of my things in Manchester United colours. Commission taken, it has got me thinking - perhaps a few football colours!
Friday, 20 November 2015
Bags of Fun
I love making bags with a bit of class and this one is no exception.
Made from 100% grey wool with a beautiful grey/green diamond cotton lining, grey shoulder strap and embellished with these beautiful grey chevron buttons.
Thursday, 19 November 2015
Caravan
Wednesday, 18 November 2015
Slow Internet
Living in rural Lincolnshire is wonderful. Wide open skies, bird song, fields and trees but it does have it's draw backs. For a long time broadband has been slow or near non existent is areas. Super broadband is being rolled and life has been miserable for me during the earlier part of this year with intermittent and slow broadband.
chin 'super speed broadband is coming' we are told and when D-day arrives we are told by one of the top telephone companies - you are not wanted as a customer because you have copper cable. Shunned after many years as a customer. So we move over to a smaller company and they couldn't have been more helpful. So far my internet is good not 'super' but good. I visited Grimsby today they were busy preparing for Christmas, putting up the Christmas tree and lights ready for the big switch on. I was amazed how quick it was to upload - only seconds and they even had a self service parcel machine in the Post Office!!
However, I prefer the countryside and less traffic so I think I shall be happier queuing in my local Post Office and waiting for things to upload.
Mind you I could always wait til I visit family in Grimsby again.
chin 'super speed broadband is coming' we are told and when D-day arrives we are told by one of the top telephone companies - you are not wanted as a customer because you have copper cable. Shunned after many years as a customer. So we move over to a smaller company and they couldn't have been more helpful. So far my internet is good not 'super' but good. I visited Grimsby today they were busy preparing for Christmas, putting up the Christmas tree and lights ready for the big switch on. I was amazed how quick it was to upload - only seconds and they even had a self service parcel machine in the Post Office!!

Mind you I could always wait til I visit family in Grimsby again.
Tuesday, 17 November 2015
You Little Charmer
I have been busy making bag charms in a variety of colours.
An ideal gift for the lady in your life.
An ideal stocking filler.
They add an additional elegance to any bag.
Find more in my Folksy Shop
Sunday, 15 November 2015
Sewing Corner
Pincushions and sewing kits in a neat little purse.
Each purse contains a pair of
red sewing snips, a tape measure, a needle threader and an assortment of needles.
The proof is in the Pudding....!
Thursday, 12 November 2015
Something New
Wednesday, 11 November 2015
Patchwork Make UP Bags
These are new to my Patchwork Range.
Cotton draw string make up bags everyone is unique.
Monday, 9 November 2015
Sunday, 8 November 2015
Butterflies
Saturday, 7 November 2015
We Will Remember Them

These amazing uniforms are rare WWI tank regiment uniforms.
Notice the left one has a leather helmet and the right one has a 'scatter mask to help protect
the eyes.
My Grandfather used to talk of these tanks when he was out in France and laughed how they had bicycle bells to let people know they were coming. I believe the sheer size and noise was enough.
One of the village men went out to Belgium as a Medical Orderly and was awarded a medal from the King of Belgium for his bravery and hard work in the effort to help and preserve life. It must have been a horrible place to be with so many wounded.
They were the lucky ones who if died has an honourable burial but

Friday, 6 November 2015
Wednesday, 4 November 2015
iPad pods
To sit side by side I now have iPad Pods as well as iPad Covers
in my Folksy shop. Ideal for a Christmas stocking filler.
Don't get the Hump.....
Don't get the hump while sewing. Let this quirky little camel lend you a hand to keep all your needle and pins together.
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