Who is this cheeky little gnome snuggled up to Charlie's SuperMarioMushrooooom? Why, it's Hamish McGnomish, who I won in a giveaway from paper-and-string. Thank you Sarah!
Hang on a minute, that's not a gnome, it's a Happy Tree! Sarah's stitching is exquisite. I have no idea how she makes such tiny even stitches, especially given the humungous number of felty cupcakes she creates.
Second off - after I admired Ali's hand carved stamps, she sent me a big block of the carving medium to play with - thanks Ali (but was I really *that* obvious?!) Of course, now I have to actually pluck up courage to carve something - I know what I want to make but I fear my ideas are going to outstrip my ability.
And finally, Elaine from Thimbleina sent me a lovely package of fabric deliciousness and buttons in exchange for a crocheted headband. She even sent me one of her knitted dishcloths that is doing sterling duty in the kitchen. Thank you Elaine, you' re a wonderful swap partner and I FINALLY have your package ready to post.
So, to make up for my tardiness in saying thanks, can I offer you ladies one of these jam-doughnut muffins? They're from Nigella's Domestic Goddess and I've been meaning to make them for years. They are delicious but dangerously moreish ... don't say I didn't warn you.
Please don't post photos of homemade donuts where No2 can see them...
ReplyDeleteThey look delish!
I'm feeling a baking session coming on...
ReplyDeleteoh those donuts are JUST what i fancy. Shame there's only frozen peas and a tin of kidney beans in the pantry. tomorrow i must grocery shop! there's not even any sugar cubes to gnaw on!
ReplyDeleteActually, it wasn't me writing that comment above (but it could have been somebody who had just peered into the empty wastes of my kitchen).
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to say that this stay at home lark could be bad for the waistband!
Such lovely things! Those fabrics are irresistible. And fried sugary goodies too! Excellent Friday treats.
ReplyDeletelovely goodies, and delicous donuts, I checked the ingredients list - they don't have any calories in them so it's alright Alice.
ReplyDeleteQuite a haul you've got there! Clever, generous people are out there... everywhere!
ReplyDeleteThe sweetest little gnome and toadstool! Your goodies are so lovely..looking forward to seeing your creations in fabric.. and the little donuts - how cute are they? Gx
ReplyDeleteJam filled doughnut muffins, I need the recipe quick!!!!! Love all your goodies, I'm a bit behind on the thanking thing too, you are not alone. Have a good weekend
ReplyDeleteKimx
Those donut muffins look amazing! But so do all those lovely goodies - you deserve them though!
ReplyDeleteLucy x
I am meant to be on a diet, but I may have to start tomorrow - after I've eaten a plateful of these - they look fab! Lovely stash of stuff - I'm looking forward to seeing the outcome of the stamp creations!
ReplyDeleteCathy X
So many great things in one post! The little gnome/tree is very sweet and I don't think I've ever heard of something so tasty-sounding as a doughnut muffin :) Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting the picture of the rubber stamp stuff- I've just spent a fortune on getting some from the US and now know that it's available here too! Typical.
What a lot of lovely goodies in the post... and those doughnut muffins look too good to be true (so obviously must be very good for you!) I'm about to dig out my copy of "Domestic Godess"
ReplyDeleteLots of lovely goodies! I love the look of the little doughnuts. My husband has just brought home a dozen mixed Krispy Kreme doughnuts but I would much rather have one of yours!
ReplyDeleteooh lovely presents!
ReplyDeleteAnd the doughnuts look fab!
Yummy looking doughnuts, I don't have the 'Domestic Goddess' book, but do have 'Nigella Express' and there is a recipe for 'Doughnut French Toast' which after seeing your picture I think I might have to try. What could be better on a day that looks like it may be filled with rain.
ReplyDeleteoooh, note to self, must not read blogs before breakfast..x
ReplyDeletedoughnuts, gnomes and the possibility of seeing some rather cute stamps......
ReplyDeleteit really is all too much on a Thursday afternoon :)
t x
oh, those doughnuts look wonderfully tasty.
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