Grand daughter number 1 learning to ride on the old pony her aunt (daughter number 3) rode at pony club all those years ago. 

This is what she is aiming for, to be able to ride in the local show like her aunt (daughter number 2) does.

No ribbons this time, but they did have fun. 

And so back to making stuff.... using up bits and pieces, a 'nanna' purse,

and a little rosebud basket made from felt dyed with eucalyptus leaves, backed with linen. 

I like this shape, I will try creating some fabric with pieces of my rust and eucalyptus dyed

scrap stitched onto very stiff backing. Bigger next time, more useful.