I've made my Mother's Day present. Mum asked if I'd make her a beach bag as Dad has hinted that maybe they'll get a few days away together this year. That'll be nice for them. Here's a pic of the bag, it's big enough for a towel and has 2 big pockets on the front for lotion and what-not! The lining is the same fabric as the handles.

I found the material in Laura Ashley (20% off!!!) when I went into town today. There were quite a few bags in similar colours in Accessorize as well so I guess Mum is very " this season" with this bag! Also bought a few other bits of fabric and I've started work on a bag from the Japanese bag book (just using pattern as it's a nice shape). Had to change the needle on the seing machine today as it got a bit bent....first time in the four/five years I've been "borrowing" it from my Mum ;)

House hunting still on going. Decided the garden was too small on the one we went back to see. Oh well, something will come up soon just got to keep looking.

Oh, more buttons arrived from ebay....might have to sew them onto everything I own to use them up!