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.

A news update...

A lot has been happening in our neck of the woods, and so you know that I haven't disappeared  I thought a little update wouldn't go amiss.

The Big News is we've bought a new house that needs a LOT of work.  SO much in fact that my head is spinning with lists and numbers.  Hopefully the budget (small as it is) does not get completely blown out the water.

Am itching to get it all done and move in. There have already been compromises made and a couple of glitches in the grand plan. I hope the central heating and hot water system stands up to my families demands as the cost of replacing what is in fact a new boiler would be most of the budget. It will have to make do for a few years yet, until i have saved up some pennies.

I have great hope that most of the work will be done as imagined in a small time frame as I can't wait to move in.

Will keep you all posted on the progress -  unfortunately it goes without saying that not much crafty is getting done around here.

Ta- ra for now
S x

a busy time finishing

There has been a little voice in my mind  persistantly saying "you need to update your blog!!!"

The truth is I have had such a lovely time crocheting and enjoying the warm sunshine that has been over England that the last thing I wanted was to be at a computer.

Here is the craftiness that I have got up to in the last few months.

First off the granny stripe is finished...



I love this and all the bright colours, it was a joy to make.  Many thanks to Annie's Place for her inspirational colour sequence and to Lucy of Attic24 for her pattern.

Here is another of Lucy's patterns that I have wanted to make for ages and the the lovey Drops had a cotton sale and I couldn't let it pass me by so after another little browse on the Wool warehouse website a delightful parcel of cotton yarn arrived at my little house.  Not long later this is what I produced....

Now a few months before the cotton sale, Drops had a wool sale and as I obviously have not restraint I took advantage of the offer.  I did not have the love for this blanket whilst making the squares but as I joined one to another the realisation that I have made yet another blanket I can't part with, dawned on me.

 My darling husband thinks we are soon to run out of space, I gentle remind him that at least we won;t get cold this winter.

Well it's the summer holidays here, and the rain has arrived...we are hoping the sunshine returns super fast so we can be outdoors this year.

Only other news to report is that we are just waiting for the solicitors to get things into motion and hopefully all will go smoothly on the purchase of a new house.  There is lots of renovating to be done before moving in so there maybe things to share then.

Happy Sunday all

Sx

A finish.... for my little girl

I have had so many WIPs on the go recently that not much has been finished. My darling man has been busy traveling for work and has given me a chance to get some things finished off...

This blanket has turned out so well  my darling daughter will be happy when she can have it on her bed. (it is single bed sized) The proviso is that she tidies her room - so maybe I will get to use it for a bit,

Another little make was this...love it and will definitely be making more..

The added feel good was my little boys face and him saying they were comfy.

So much on at the moment sometimes I feel like I'm sinking and sometimes managing to swim.  

Anyway there is still lots more in progress....sewing, stitching and crochet will really try update more often. Will also try get some pics from my lovely garden as it springs into life.

Happy days.....(and hoping for a little sunshine)

keeping in touch

It's been a frustrating time and I just wanted to say 'Hi'
Unfortunately I have no stitchy or crochet updates.....my useful arm has been out of action due to a trapped nerve.  I think I have turned the corner and will hopefully be back to business.

I never realised quite how much I rely on my right arm until it ached all the time. Even running was to sore to do. It has felt like I didn't know quite where to put the arm, very awkward.  Well that's enough of the pity party - onwards and upwards.

Plans are afoot to try make time (read juggle time) to get to most things....to get fit, to play with my children, to have a lovely home, to make time for my darling man and to fit a little creativity in between it all.  Summer is on its way and it definitely feels like there are more hours in the day;-)

OOH! quick note am looking forward the Little House Needleworks Mystery Sampler....a definite must this year.

Well that's all for now
Toodles
Sx