a weekend round-up

last Friday was the start of the local Agricultural Show, always a good day out providing the weather is fine. this time we weren't disappointed, it was fine and sunny with a maximum temp of 30 degrees. i love looking at the handcrafts shed to see what the locals have been making through the year, and the kids love the animals. Abby's favourites were the horse jumping and the chooks, as she is hoping for one or two in her own backyard (chooks, not horses!)

show jumping

of course, after walking through the agricultural part of the show, it's always fun to go on the rides. the bumper cars are an old favourite, but i just couldn't say yes to some of the more scary rides! the kids are far braver than i ever was when it comes to that.

bumper cars

too scary for me!

after a long hot day, we dragged ourselves home for a cuppa and a rest. i had been saving "granny chic" until after i'd finished wrangling my accounting studies, but i couldn't resist having a little peek. i found a tiny reserve of energy to make a start on a roundie cushion for a thrifted cane chair that has been in dire need of comfort. once i got started i wasn't tired anymore!

this cushion is so quick and easy to make, i used an old sheet found on my op shop jaunts. i even made the insert as i haven't been able to find round ones at the local shops. i was hand stitching on a doily as i heard the fireworks from the show that night, and it was all done. i must say, i've been a bit distracted by my doily stash ever since...