Stitching finishes

It has occurred to me that I have not kept up-to-date with many things.
I would like to have a little catch up on some of my stitching finishes....

Blue Ribbon Designs -Frolic in the foliage

 

 

Songs of the Season - Little House Needleworks

A Good Marriage - Lizzie Kate

Lizzie Kate

My needle has worked this over the last few months (maybe 18) but there are a few other bits and bobs I have been working on but am saving for a more complete post.

I am looking forward to framing these and have them join my Bouquets aux Samplers - Jardin Prive on my wall.

Currently I am working on Holly and Hearts sampler by Lizzie Kate with the christmas season fast approaching I thought it was appropriate. Here's my progress so far...

Looking forward to seeing the finished piece..

I need to go tend to my little family as the it nears bedtime for the small people.

thanks for stopping by...
Sue x

Intermittent blogger

It seems I am an intermittent blogger, this is not my intention as there is so much going on in the world and my own little one too. I get easily caught up in other things even though I 'plan' to be more organised it doesn't seem to materialise:-)

It is half term in our part of the uk and typically everyone is tired and some of us have not been well . Our first few days have been very quiet but it has allowed me to start this..

I am loving the colours and patterns it is really nice to stitch.

My crochet hook has not been idle and I have finished  two blankets which will keep us cosy over winter.

And

Here's a closer look

 This one was so quick to do and the effect is beautiful. After all this hooky work I can be cosy and give my crochet hook a rest and pick up my needle to stitch. The list of 'really want to do' projects is growing.

The temptation of returning to be a stay at home mum/wife is tempting. Our house has plenty to keep me busy and the garden is a enormous project on its own... Next year I am aiming to grow my own....will post about this shortly once I have finished the next stage of my plan.

As you can see my mind is flitting from one thought to another at great speed...let me go collect some into a useful group for my next post.

Sue

Pavlova success

Just a short post to show you my first attempt at pavlova. The recipe is one Fay Ripley did on tv a little while ago and my friend had made for us on a girls evening. I will say I am not quite as skilled as my pal but have it a go and success - very yummy too.

A big move and some P-inspiration!

I can't believe how times passes so fast...a post is highly overdue.

Sooo much has happened since September I can't possibly fit in to one post. The main thing is that we moved into the house in time for Christmas.  We did a lot of work on the house in 3 months and it goes without saying that the budget was exceeded, but we have a lovely home and my in-laws have a home of their own(our old house) when they move to join us in May.  Not going to inundate your with pictures but thought you might like a before and after of my favorite room the kitchen....

before the wall got knocked down

Granted the after pic doesn't show things nice and tidy but we are getting there...







 This is also the room where the inspiration through social media has played a part.  A friend of my DH had posted and link to an idea which we thought so good and we had the 'ingredients' for.  SO for very little cost we made this...

Using one of the doors, some left over paint from the kitchen, some photos from DH's trips to the USA and some new hooks we now have a lovely and useful feature (no more school bags being found lying on the floor - I hope). 

On the stitchy front I have a 'finished' crochet blanket the I will share once all the ends are woven in. I have also decided to finish things before starting anything more so have return to the Time and Season Sampler Moira Blackburn that I started in Feb 2012 which I didn't really get stuck into at the time but progress has resumed. I am determined to finish things - the list is long between the house and my needle but it will happen (you can hear the determination, can't you?)

I hope you all had a wonderful Easter.

Yours in Creativity
S x

Little Post script un-post-related: Please bear with me - I need to pour out a little of what is inside.. I have been feeling overwhelmed with life and work recently.  I am not happy in my work and don't currently have the courage to leave it even with the anxiety I feel towards it (and at the minute the income is needed). The pressures of money, family and all that is around feel a little consuming. I am so grateful for what life has given me this far but could really use some peace inside and a little comfort that things will ease.  Just having a moment...I know all things will pass.