tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-297758062024-03-19T12:09:50.665+00:00Quietly StitchingMy stitching place and also a place to ramble on about anything really, cats, coffee, cake, crochet, whatever takes my fancy.Hazelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391187914615955281noreply@blogger.comBlogger398125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29775806.post-35367741828684628572020-02-02T13:14:00.001+00:002020-02-02T13:14:28.391+00:00Comment problemsJust a quick post! Since coming back onto my blog I’ve had a problem being able to post comments using my iPhone which has been a real pain as it meant logging onto my laptop and doing it all from the same place. I’ve just found out how to fix this so I’ll be able to comment more now as I can do it on my phone. If you’re having similar problems then go to this link<br />
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Hello everyone! I'm trying to keep my promise and blog more often so this is the second post this month. I hope you're all settled into the year and have some nice stitchy projects going on. I thought it might be nice to show you a few of my previous finishes. It has been so long since I have blogged that a lot of my finishes have not had a look in whatsoever. This post is quite picture heavy and yet it doesn't cover a fraction of all my finishes! Maybe there will be more to come in future blog posts. </div>
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Now, anybody who knows me can tell you that my stitchy taste is quite diverse and can range from "cutesy" to repro samplers and anything in between. Hopefully there will be something you like on this post! </div>
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To begin with are a couple of Bothy Designs. The Fox and the Rabbit one. I can't remember the exact names for them... Fox in Foxgloves or something like that. I absolutely adored doing these kits on 14 count printed aida (the mud splashes are the printed bit) and I am currently SALing with someone on the Badger one as well. I highly recommend these kits as the detail is superb.</div>
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The other kit was from a Russian designer RTO called Kitten on Books or something original like that! This was my first time ordering and stitching a Russian kit and I was very pleased with the result. It looks exactly like it should and the instructions were clear and easy to follow. I bought this from Elena_stitch on ebay and I thought the service was very good. Highly recommend!</div>
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This kitten reminds me so much of my cat Pepper!</div>
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Another finish last year was this cute couple. This was a stitching commission from Cross Stitch Gold sold in the UK and I was able to get my stitching back after the pictures for the magazine was taken! Bonus! I have a few other commissions that were sent back to me so I will maybe photograph those for future posts.</div>
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Love the little robin detail in this picture!</div>
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And the two hares!</div>
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This was a quick LHN stitch. I saw my stitching friend Lindsey stitch it up and it looked so lovely. </div>
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And this is another LHN chart that was very quick to stitch up. I am not sure what I am going to do with these "smalls". I do have some gaps on my sampler wall so they may get framed. </div>
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This next finish is Trellis Birds by Plum Street Samplers. I think this might be my only Plum Street finish! I know right? Shameful!The fabric is on Wichelt Star Saphire I think.</div>
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Now this next one is unusual. You know where folks on ebay sell torn out patterns from magazines? I never ever buy them but this one caught my eye and I just really loved it. I'm not even sure why I liked it so much. Maybe the gentle pastels appealed to me or the sentiment? Anyway, I actually bought it. It's not illegal as it wasn't a copy and apparently you can sell cut out patterns from magazines! Who knew? I have to tell you though that I didn't enjoy stitching this. It was very bitty and had some fractionals and lots of silly backstitch but I do like the finished piece. It is very pretty indeed. Again, I am not quite sure what to do with it. It doesn't really go with my sampler wall so hmmm? Any ideas?</div>
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This next one is the one I began in my last post and is my first finish of the year! I swapped the called for colours for colours I had in my stash (stitching from stash I am indeed!) and I only needed to buy one skein as I ran out of the thread right at the end. If you are interested in my colour conversion then let me know! It is called Quaker Peace by My Big Toe designs.</div>
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This next one is from the Summer Mystery box from Sparklies. The only thing is, there wasn't enough thread so had to wait for more to come. I stopped it at that point as I knew I had to wait for the thread to be dyed again as Kate supplied her own hand dyed thread. Well, the thread arrived but by that time it had been put to rest for a bit so I really need to get it back out and finish it. It is so pretty in real life. I was also doing this as an SAL with Tina.</div>
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And what would a stitchy collection be without an ongoing Mirabilia? I actually have two on the go but I'll save that one for another post. This one is Roses of Provence on Polstitches Earth to Sky fabric. I just love LOVE love this fabric for this design. It is so perfect! This is one I really wanted to finish last year but didn't so this year for sure.</div>
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I didn't think I would be getting any stitching stash for Christmas but my hubby asked Sue (Peakside Needleworks) to make me up a box and this was what was in it! Sue happens to be my neighbour and a dear friend and it was my very self that taught Sue to stitch! Now she has a great online store and superb customer service. Highly recommend.</div>
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This brings me to my final wip for today's post! This is Kathy Barrick's Deer Heart. I have been itching to stitch this for years so when I got it for Christmas one year I knew I had to get cracking on it. This is going to be my piece I am working on this next few weeks. Hopefully I will have a finish to share soon.</div>
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I can’t believe where the time has gone! It has been over two years since I last posted. I’m imagining not many people blog anymore as there are so many different distractions these days with social media and flosstube and Instagram. When I look back at my old posts, I remember a nostalgic time where I did actually keep a record of my stitching and days out and children growing up. The blog was a solid thing where everything was kept together; not little pieces of info attached to fb posts and random pictures on Instagram. I’m not against any of these platforms, however I do remember a time when blogging was good. I made many friends and did many exchanges - all of which I’ve kept on my bookshelf. </div>
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Time was and still is another factor. Can I fit time in to blog again? I’m now working full time with a family and having the odd stitching commission deadline to boot! Can I take a half hour a week or every two weeks to upload photos and write bits and pieces down? Hmmm 🤔. </div>
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Then there’s still the disappointment that some of my older posts lost their pictures when webshots was removed. That still gets to me and don’t know how to fix that. </div>
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This is the beginning of not just another year but if a new decade. How did you all find it? Did you all have a good one? We went to Lightopia on New Tears Eve which made a nice change. </div>
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Now onto stitching... There’s so much I have stitched and finished over the last few years there’s simply not enough time now to put everything up so perhaps I will do that in stages. Last year I completed quite a few projects and write them down. </div>
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My last finish as you can see was Winter Time by New York Dreamer. I loved stitching this and decided to teabag it at the end to make it look more vintage. </div>
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I have also had a couple of My Big Toe finishes as well. I decided to stitch from stash and use my own colours for threads and fabric and these are the results:</div>
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My new start is another My Big Toe design called Peace. Again I decided to use my own threads as I have so many threads!!! These are my thread choices and my start:</div>
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My dear husband also got me a new Inspire bible for Christmas this year and it has blown me away. I can’t wait to get started on this. </div>
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So here we are... my attempt to begin blogging again. There’s so much more to write about: kids, books, walks, crafting but it’s a start. Please give me a wave if you’re still out there and whether you’re still blogging too. </div>
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It has been over a year since my last blog post???? Really???? Where has that year gone? Thanks for the people checking in on me. I am still here. Life still goes on. Stitching continues. Work carries on. Kids grow up. Yup all just ticking away. How are you lovelies?</div>
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My sampler wall has extended up the stairs now too. Many additions. I have been keeping a list of all my finishes for the last two years and so far I am up to about 25 or something - not bad going. I guess I have just been mad mad busy with work and commissions and I guess I just needed some space to clear my head. </div>
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So, it's just a quickie to say I am still very much alive and stitching and I will update properly soon. Now shall I end with a pic? Here;s my updated sampler wall...</div>
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Hellooooo!!! It has been a while since I posted so I decided an update was in order. I was browsing through my blog this morning looking back at old posts and it gave me a mixture of pleasure and sadness. Good times and bad times have been recorded in my little blog and I feel sort of bad that I haven't posted updates as regularly as I used to. I remember when I first started blogging, there was a real community of stitchers and crafters out there all supporting one another. I don't know if it is just that life has become really busy or if it's just the onset of all different types of social media (I'm thinking Instagram, Facebook etc) but blogging seems to almost be out of fashion. However, upon re-reading my old posts I decided I just want to update this blog for me to look back on. There have been so many things I needed to and should have mentioned but haven't so feel free to scroll through as this will be a long post and quite picture heavy.</div>
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So I thought I'd start with some stitching updates. I have been stitching!!! I fell in love with this Lizzie Kate design "At Our House" in the summer and I started it when we went to the log cabin in York for our summer break. It didn't take long to do and I really enjoyed stitching it. There are few colours but it is still quite effective. This is going in the "to get framed" pile.</div>
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Another little finish is this LHN design. It was a quick stitch to do and I used Victorian Motto thread to do it. I decided on a deep, rich navy instead of red for a change. Another one that is in my "to get framed" pile!</div>
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This is my latest new start "Unseen Things" by Lizzie Kate. I have however made a mistake on the colouring of the letters and so some of this needs to be unpicked. This started off as an SAL with my good friend Sue from Peakside Needleworks but she has finished hers since I had to stop due to a commission coming through. Really enjoying stitching this though.</div>
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Here are some finishes that I think I forgot to post about. This LHN chart was gifted to me for my birthday by Lesley and so I thought it would be quite apt to begin it when I went for a visit to her house earlier this year. It was a pleasure to work and worked up really quickly. Thank you for a lovely gift and the warm welcome dearie.<br />
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And this is another wip I am currently working on, Beach Huts by Bothy Threads. An easy, blocky stitch. </div>
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This is another finish - again LHN "School of Needlework". I wasn't sure if the fabric would be too dark and so I changed the thread to a slightly darker shade in the "School of Needlework" lettering to make sure it stood out. I am pleased with the result. I think I had a stash trawl in the earlier part of the year and found loads of fabric that I decided to kit up with the charts I had. I reckon I saved a pile of money! This was one of the fabrics. </div>
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And this is Robin's Song LHN again!!! I forget how many of these designs I own! This is it framed.</div>
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And this was my biggest finish this year - Bygone Stitches "A Quaker Christmas". I loved stitching this and although it had been off the needles for quite some time, it was easy to get back into it. I would really like to do the second one perhaps in a rich purple colour to match.</div>
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This was a Dimension kit I bought my Dad and he stitched it up pretty quick. The detail is incredible. I am so proud of him. I think he is a better stitcher than me.</div>
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This is my daughter's stitching update. She started this ages ago then put it down but was inspired by my friend's daughter to get hers out again. I think she is doing really well on it. </div>
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Below are three ornies I stitched for<b> last year's</b> xmas ornie exchange I have at my house for my bestest stitching buddies, Tina, Tracy and Lesley and now Sue has joined in the fun. See how late I am in my postings and how much I have missed out. I don't even think I photographed the ones I received - how shameful is that? Anyway this one I made for Tracy I think. Correct me if I am wrong Tracy!</div>
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This one was for cat loving Lesley!</div>
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This was one for Tina! I added little jingles to the corners of all the ornies except this one which I popped on the centre of the star.</div>
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Now the reason I have shown these is because it is nearing the next xmas ornie exchange meet up which happens early in December and so I need to get myself organised as we have four ornies to stitch up now that Sue has joined in the fun. Basically, we have started a bit of a tradition where we stitch each other an ornament and then buy a chart from each others' wishlists and add some chocolate in the mix. It's great fun. We usually meet up on the Friday night for food then everyone piles round at mine on the Saturday for food and stitching and exchanging. I absolutely love it. It is so good to meet up with stitchy pals especially when we all live quite far away and I think we have all grown quite close. </div>
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That brings me to the reason why I need to sort myself out for this exchange sooner rather than later. I am not sure if I mentioned but I have started to do a little commission stitching for some of the Cross Stitch magazines here in the UK. My first one was in this month's edition of Cross Stitch Collection and so now I am free to show you what I did!</div>
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There's my stitching! I have done about 5 commissions so far but they take time before they are published. Anyway, this was a proud moment for me. They do take up quite a bit of my time and everything I am working on has to stop until the commission is finished so I don't miss the deadline. I enjoy it though and it's always a nice surprise to get a commission through the post and not know what you will be getting. So this is why I really need to start thinking about those ornaments now and not leave it until the last minute in case a commission comes through unexpectedly.</div>
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Well, summer came and went so quickly this year. I didn't do very much. We had a quick trip to the log cabin and I also went to visit Tracy ad it was a gorgeous day so we headed straight for the beach. It was nice to get away for a couple of days and stitch my heart out without distractions of cooking, cleaning and washing!</div>
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So the new term came around and my little girl is now in year 9 and my boy in year 4! I always like to take a snap of them both together on their first day of school so here they are for the record.</div>
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One of my colleagues at work is expecting her second baby and so I decided to make a V-stitch baby blanket for her. I think this was inspired by Helen Phillips and her crochet work. I chose lots of pretty colours and used white to go in between. It is not yet finished and I will need to do a nice border around the edge but hope to get that finished soon. I really love the effect and the V stitch is so easy to do. </div>
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In other crochet news, I have done a little more on the autumn inspired blanket that I started last year but I really need to get going on this again as it is just taking too long and just want it finished. This is where I am up to with it. I am hoping to do a couple more rows on it this month. </div>
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I wanted to set myself some goals, like I used to do, in order to help me be a bit more focused on getting some wips finished. With the commission stitching, it has made it a bit harder to keep to any set goals so instead of doing monthly goals I think I will set some goals that are achievable before the end of the year or by December at least which, actually, is only a couple of months away. So here are my goals:</div>
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1. Finish Beach Huts kit by Bothy Threads</div>
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2. Stitch up and finish 4 xmas ornies for the exchange.</div>
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3. Correct and finish LK Things Unseen</div>
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4. Finish Baby blanket</div>
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5. Complete 2 more rows of hexies on my Autumn blanket</div>
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A new thing for me is the creative Bible journaling that I have been inspired to do by various blogs and Instagram pics. I got this Bible called Inspire Bible in the summer and its main aim is to help peole explore their creative side when reading and meditating on the word of God. </div>
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Is has a beautiful cover and inside it has a wide margin which you can write or draw in. There are lots of scriptures and doodles that have been drawn for you to colour in and use as a way to start creating for yourself. </div>
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I bought some Crayola Twistables and some gel pens and then I expanded by getting some Koi Watercolours and Faber Castell Indian ink felt tips as they don't leak through as much. I was very tentative at first and wasn't sure how I felt about using so much colour over the Bible but then I realised that it is for creative use and I use other Bibles for other studies so I am learning to be okay with this, I thought I'd share a few pics of inside my Inspire Bible. I am no artist and some of it is trial and error but I am learning to take a few risks and be more creative. I have been posting all of these on my Instagram account so apologies if you have seen them there first.</div>
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I hope to do many more pages.You can see how I have taken the initial doodle and then continued in my own way. As you can see, I have been quite taken by the watercolours. I think this is my favourite medium for creating journaling It doesn't bleed through. It leaves your page a little crinkly but I actually like this. It gives it a kind of used feel to it.I have found it a very relaxing way to approach and meditate on God's word and it has been a great encouragement to me. </div>
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As you can see I have been kept fairly busy and now I have started back at work, even busier. I am hoping to do another post soon but thank you if you have managed to stay with me to the end of this post. I will probably remember a ton of stuff I should have posted but forgot once I press publish but that's life! Thanks for taking the time to read and give me lovely, supportive comments. I appreciate each and every one. </div>
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Well well well!!! It didn't quite work out doing a once a month post since the last time I posted was April. I'm very sorry if anyone has been worried or anxious about my whereabouts. Life took a twist and a very unexpected turn and it has made me re-think a lot of things. </div>
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The first thing to happen was my friend sadly passed away. She was only 44 years old and left behind a husband and 3 children. She had been a sufferer of MS for a number of years but things took a turn in February when she was diagnosed with a rare but life-threatening disease called PML. It was the only case in the north west of England it was so rare. Anyway she lost her fight on 13th June and the worst thing for me was not being able to see her to say goodbye. I wasn't able to put things right where there was wrong. I wasn't able to reconcile with her to say sorry for the wrongs done by me and forgive for the wrongs done by her. It has made me think a lot about the people in my life and those who are no longer in my life. It has made me think of all my regrets and time lost. It has also challenged my faith and where I have walked in the flesh and not in the Spirit for so long. Would I be ready to go and meet Jesus if my time was up today? Time we can never get back. </div>
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And this brings me to my title, To Thine Own Self Be True. I guess this blog has always been my creative blog where I have showcased my handiwork over the years and I have deliberately left out anything to do with my faith generally speaking as I felt it might offend someone or cause division, or create a nasty feeling. However, as the years are ticking away, I feel more than ever that I have to be true to who I am and if people don't like it then that is their concern and not mine. We preach this quote time and time again about being true to yourself, about being who you are and yet, here am I hiding my little light under a great, big bushel! </div>
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So I want to unashamedly come out of the closet and say today that I am a follower of Jesus. I do believe he died for my sins and I do believe there is only one way to God and that is through faith in his Son. It's not by works so no -one can boast and there will be eternal punishment for those who reject God's free gift in this lifetime. Some of these things are difficult to say and I know that I will be pitied or laughed to scorn but even so.... I do believe the days are at hand and the true church needs to be called back to repentance and do the things Jesus told us to do which is to go and preach the gospel to the whole world. The church has been sailing for too long on the Love Boat and need to get back to its mission of reaching the lost. I'm not going to be using this blog as a preach-box but if anyone would like to know more about my faith then please get in touch via email. I'm happy to chat. And for those that do need a wake up call.......</div>
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So, where does that leave me? Am I still crafting, stitching, crocheting? Yes. But I think I need to spend less time on it than I actually do. Will I still post up my crafty bits and bobs? Yes of course! In fact, we have just spent the better half of this morning putting up my samplers after decorating. I am pretty pleased with how they all look. It is a very large wall. There is the option of going up the stairs but I don't really want to do that due to health and safety!</div>
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I have also had a new start - a LK one. Picture isn't great but you can get the idea:</div>
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But mostly I have been working on some commission work I have been doing for some cross stitch magazines. This has been fun but time consuming. </div>
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I had a sort through of some wool: from this:</div>
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to this - a little colour play:</div>
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And there have been lots of inspiring posts but there are too many wonderful things to make and not enough time in the world!</div>
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I have been away, out and about and generally pottering.</div>
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I have work to prep for for when I go back to school and a house to tidy and kids to entertain. So much going on. I hope that helps a little by way of letting you know where I have been and what I have been up to. I will try my best to do a more recent post with updates instead of leaving it so long. </div>
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It appears my postings are rapidly becoming monthly postings which, I suppose, is better than no postings at all! Life is full and busy and I am quite content with that. I do my best to fit in stitching where I can and so I am pleased to announce two finishes this week! </div>
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The first is My Sheep Hear My Voice by LHN stitched in the given threads on Lambswool linen. </div>
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This was a delight to stitch and it only took me about a week to complete it. I actually enjoyed the Lambswool linen too as much as I have moaned in the past about Permin fabrics being too scratchy. I guess I will stitch on anything. </div>
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Last night I had a very happy celebration as I finally put in the last stitch of Quaker Christmas by Bygone Stitches. This was one of my new year Crazies from 2012! I hadn't stitched on this in such a long time so I started back on it last year and it really came together quite quickly once I set my mind to it. I used Threadworx thread in Wine Castle Red and a green one which i can't remember the name of. The gold is the called for one Olde Gold I think. The fabric is 36ct Vintage Light Exampler by LL which has a gorgeous orangy hue to it. </div>
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So what to stitch next????? I could start something new as I have kitted up a whole load of charts using fabric from my stash. Or, I could be very good and get on with some long outstanding wips. I think I would like to finish the Moira Blackburn one and the Multiplication sampler I started as another Crazy 2012. I will let you know. Happy stitching all. </div>
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Happy Easter to you all. This has been a real time of focus for me as I have been so ill recently but I do seem to be on the mend now. I have downloaded a new app on my phone called Abide which is a prayer app. I can really recommend it to those who feel burdened and unable to pray. I think it is wonderful and you can stream the prayers so that you can listen for a long time. I have been feeling out of sorts spiritually for a while and this app has really helped me refocus. Easter time is a good time to reflect too on the goodness of God and the love of the Holy Spirit. </div>
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I finished this Victorian Motto kit in a day or two. So quick to finish. I have a few others to do in my stash. It's not a great photo as the design is very long. I need to get a load of finishes framed!</div>
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I wanted to show you an update of Quaker Christmas as well as I am busy trying to get this old wip finished off. I am really pleased with how it is turning out. The red looks stunning against the fabric which looks slightly darker irl. The fabric is LL Vintage light exempler. Threads are Threadwork threads.</div>
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I have really not been very well this year at all. From the first Jan I have been hit with viral infections. No sooner as I have got over one then another comes smack, bang along and floors me. I decided to try extra vitamins and echinacea to see if this would boost my immune system. I will let you know how I get on with them. </div>
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Well I do have another finish to share. Sorry for the crude photo. Just too tired to do any of this blogging and photography malarky. Please forgive me.</div>
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Winter finally arrived here in our neck of the woods. With it came a snow day off school - I was off anyway due to being ill but the kid enjoyed it!</div>
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First up, I finished Their Song by Blackbird Designs. This has been in my "to do" stash for far too long. I used a mix of DMC and the called for hand dyeds. I really like the way it has turned out and looking forward to getting it framed to add to my wall samplers.</div>
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I also finished the first block on Christmas at Hawk Run Hollow. I am using DMCs for this and stitching it on Newcastle Sand which looks good. I am quite pleased with the result so far. Now I have the first block finished on Shores and Christmas I really need to get started on the other blocks!</div>
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I caved and bought some new stash. I have been wanting this little kit for ages for my bathroom so finally bought it and some fabric which, well, you know, fabric right?</div>
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And finally, this is where I am up to on Robin's Song by LHN. I am using the called for hand dyeds on this and it is turning out quite nicely. The fabric is some white jobelan which I really do enjoy stitching on. I don't know why I don't do more on it. So I have nearly finished this first section and looking forward to the next bit. </div>
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Just for fun, I thought I'd post a snap of some brownies I made. I got the recipe off a pupil at school who regularly makes them for the staff. It is my first time making brownies and they were not bad for a first. However, I do think hers are much, much nicer.</div>
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So I started this blanket in December and it hasn't taken me long to finish at all. The design is the Sunny Stripes blanket from Attic24 and I used the same colourway and patterning that Lucy has used - only because I just couldn't be bothered to think about it and wanted something easy to do. So here it is in its finished state. I finally did the edging today and am pretty pleased with how it came out. </div>
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I wanted to shout a huge THANK YOU to my dear blogger friend <b><u><a href="http://thetwistedstitcher.blogspot.co.uk/">Vonna </a></u></b>for sending me a lovely big piece of Weaver's Cloth to do some punchneedle on. It is very difficult to find this fabric over here in the UK and the last punchneedle I did was a little kit that came with the fabric inside. What with the new release of <b><u><a href="http://www.pnpsmagazine.com/">Punchneedle and Primitive Stitcher</a></u></b> magazine which my lovely friend Sue over at <b><u><a href="http://www.peaksideneedleworks.co.uk/punchneedle-and-primitive-stitcher.php">Peakside Needleworks</a></u></b> has managed to get in her online shop, I have been seriously drooling over all the lovely designs I want to punch. Now I can! Thanks Vonna so much. You are so very kind. Now, where is my punchneedle??</div>
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How are you all stitchers and crafters? Well my Crazy 7 challenge actually became Crazy 8! No - not the Crazy 8 card game but actually 8 Crazy New Starts! I enjoyed every single one and developed a case of startitis!</div>
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So without further ado, here are my starts.... and would you believe I actually have a finish too. Thank you to the girlies on our group Skype chat that continually encourage and enable. Thanks to <a href="http://lesleysneedlework.blogspot.co.uk/"><b><span style="color: blue;">Lesley</span></b></a>, <a href="http://sueinstitches.blogspot.co.uk/"><b><span style="color: blue;">Sue</span></b></a>, <a href="http://madstitching.blogspot.co.uk/"><b><span style="color: blue;">Tracy</span></b></a> and <b><span style="color: blue;">Tina</span></b> (no blog).</div>
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So who actually did the Crazy 7 challenge? Did you manage to start all of them? Did you resist starting more? Well I am a little stitched out after last week so I am returning to crochet for a little bit just till I get this stripe blanket complete. Pics to come soon. </div>
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Happy New Year everyone. Unfortunately, ours was spoiled by neighbours partying till 5am and so we didn't get very much sleep and I ended up being quite ill - painful throat; feels like it has razor blades in it. You know what I'm talking about.</div>
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But, not allowing that to put me off my Crazy 7 new starts, I thought I'd show you where I am up to. </div>
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Very pleased with my progress here and loving the jobelan fabric I am working on. Thank you to Tracy for the fabric.</div>
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Super excited by the progress on this one. I have almost completed one page and it is only two pages long so a definite finish is in the bag already. I am stitching it using DMC and some lovely blue mottled fabric 28 count but not sure what it is. </div>
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Pah! I am not happy with this at all. The design is way too fussy for me - chock full of backstitch and other stitches and the fabric count seems quite small 34 count legacy - which I have stitched on before so go figure.</div>
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I've been into work then home again due to this horrid sore throat so Day 4 is coming up. </div>
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As I was browsing through some of my older posts, I came across <a href="http://quietlystitching.blogspot.co.uk/2012/01/wipocalpyse-january-posting-and-crazy-7.html">this one</a> from 2012 which details the charts I chose for the <b><span style="color: purple;"><u>Crazy 7</u></span></b> challenge. Now for those that don't know, there was a challenge going around to start a new cross stitch project for each and every day in January - that's 31 new starts- with the aim of finishing them within the year. There was absolutely no way I could have met this challenge so I came up with the idea of a <b><span style="color: purple;"><u>Crazy 7</u></span></b> challenge, just having 7 new starts in the first week of January. Out of those 7 I began in 2012, I actually completed 4 of them. 3 are still ongoing but I still think it is progress. </div>
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So I am thinking I might do the<b><u><span style="color: purple;"> Crazy 7</span></u></b> again next year........</div>
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I have had a look through my stash and these are the first 6 I am going to start. I still need to think about a 7th one and also I need to make sure I am all kitted up for starting. </div>
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I need the fabric and threads for this one and I am thinking Polstitches Victorian or Egyptian or Heirloom. What would be your vote?</div>
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So will anyone join me? No real rules. Just have and enjoy 7 new starts and try and finish them within the year but it doesn't matter if you don't! And yes, you can have other starts in the year. Anyone?? Anyone???</div>
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Well well, where did this season go? The last time I posted was way back in September and I think this term has just been super busy at work and super tiring too. I finish on Friday though for three wonderful weeks off. I am trying to get as much work done for next term as I can now so that it won't hang over me throughout the Christmas season.</div>
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I have been stitching! I have managed to do a fair amount on the Moira Blackburn sampler and pleased with my progress on her. I am more than half way there now.</div>
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I have also had a new start on a design I noticed in an Attic Needlework letter a few months ago. This is by Long Dog Samplers for Gentle Arts and was a charity design that proved very difficult for me to find. I eventually got it from overseas and threads took a bit of time to get here as well. So I haven't done much on this yet but I am sure it will be stunning once it is done.</div>
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I had another new start that I almost forgot to mention. I have been eyeing up this design for years now so when someone introduced me to some beautiful hand dyed fabric by Crafty Kitten then I thought it was the perfect opportunity to get it. This is my progress on Fairy Moon by Mirabilia and the fabric is Bramble Liquor 28 count cashed. I love it so far.</div>
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This weekend sees our annual Advent stitchy meet up and exchange which takes place at my house. I'm looking forward to welcoming Tracy, Tina, Lesley and Sue for a little Christmas cheer and stitchery. We have an exchange which comprises of hand stitched ornament, chart and chocolate and this year, Tracy and I will be doing our first ever advent exchange. We decided we would do 12 days of Christmas instead of the usual 24 and I really enjoyed putting it altogether for her. Hope she likes the little gifts I bought.</div>
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I got my Just Nan framed for my mum for Christmas and I am really pleased with how it turned out. </div>
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So it's been a busy season with brass band concerts, nativities, trips to the theatre, retreats and parties and I am thoroughly exhausted. Looking forward to a long relaxing break.</div>
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I was stitching this design for my Mum as her name is Nan and she is the most terrific gardener. I thought it was just right for her.<br />
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My intention was to just get a couple more rows done this month but I have actually finished her. I am so pleased and can't wait to get her framed. Will have more pics soon. </div>
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Hazelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391187914615955281noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29775806.post-17469836914466391282015-09-07T17:23:00.000+01:002015-09-07T17:23:08.019+01:00The Winner of the Lizzie Kate Travelling Stitcher is.........<div style="text-align: center;">
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Poor Angela has a cataract op tomorrow so I wish you all the best with that!</div>
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Please email me at hazelhenry@hotmail.com with your address details and I will pass it on to you as soon as I can. </div>
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Hazelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391187914615955281noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29775806.post-74995991262860010182015-09-02T14:19:00.004+01:002015-09-02T14:19:36.649+01:00Travelling Stitcher Giveaway!<div style="text-align: center;">
Well I managed to finish up the travelling stitcher piece I recently got from <a href="http://astitchersstory.blogspot.co.uk/"><b>Vickie</b></a>. It is Lizzie Kate's Love is Best chart. I have no idea how I am going to finish this. Maybe a little cushion? It is stitched on Picture this Plus linen in French Lilac and uses various hand dyed threads I had in my stash. </div>
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I can't believe how quickly these last few weeks have flown and tomorrow I will be starting back at work! I thought I would do a quick update before I go back as it will be a busy term and not sure when I will get time to blog again. It has been a quiet summer and I have enjoyed the slow pace of it. We haven't done a tremendous amount and I have spent a lot of time at home, taking things easy and catching up on stitchy projects and stitchy gossip. It has been good to get time to read some of your blogs and be inspired.</div>
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I have added a few more hexagons to my blanket too and it is looking good. I do like the colours I have chosen very much. This is going to be a slow project I think which will last me through the Autumn and Winter. Which reminds me.... I am happy that the weather is starting to cool off now. I'm really not a Summer person. I love the start of Autumn and hunkering down, putting the fire on and cosying up with a blanket project. Roll on cool weather. I notice the heather has started blooming on the hills. Here are some snaps of a beautiful place we go to. It is near Hathersage in the Peak District. Love the purple. </div>
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Autumn is my most favourite time of year. I adore the colours and textures and smells that hang around in the air - old leaves and dead matter. I love the shift from warm sunshine to nippy cold air biting your nose. I love the fact that you can hunker down and stay in and not feel the duty to drag yourself out but if you do you can wrap up warm in cosy scarves and big baggy jumpers. </div>
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So when Darling Husband decided that we really need another autumnal looking blanket to match the other I made for our living room, I got really excited. I chose my colours carefully. I really wanted deep, rich, warm shades that reflected some of these and other images from my<b><span style="color: red;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/quietlystitch/autumn/"> Pinterest page</a></span></b>. I originally wanted some Sublime yarn but the price would have been astronomical and when the blanket would be getting chucked around as much as mine do, well really I just couldn't justify spending so much money. I decided to have a look at what faithful, old Stylecraft Special had to offer and I was not disappointed. These are the colours I chose:</div>
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So I set about having a go at some hexies and I was not disappointed with the result. This was my first one. I used Attic 24's pattern for this if anybody wants to give it a go. It is a very easy pattern and you can find it<span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/hexagon-howto.html"> <b>here</b></a></span>.</div>
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So this is where I am up to. They are quite time consuming as I am weaving in ends as I go. I am loving the result so far. I will do a few more and keep you updated. I have a feeling this might be a long project and might take some time to do. I still haven't finished the snowflake hexies off yet that I started and stopped and started again! Oh well, the joy is definitely in the journey so they say. </div>
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Without going into loads of detail and reasons why, I decided to take myself off for a wee break to Scotland. My heart is always drawn to Scotland. I am English born and bred but my parents and the rest of the clan are all Scottish and I have many fond memories of taking trips and short holidays up there when I was younger to stay with relatives. I especially loved it near the coast and one of my Aunts had a house that overlooked the sea and I would love to watch the big boats and fishing vessels coming in to shore. I loved the smell too. Salty, fresh, sea air. I also have fond memories of Red Cola and Macaroon bars and my Granny would make an extra effort to buy fresh rolls and jam from the local bakers whenever we stayed at her house. </div>
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So, feeling very brave, I went off on my own. The first time in a long time that I have been on my own, without husband and children chattering and squawking and fighting and pestering. No responsibilities but to look after number one. Just for a few days. Only a few days. It would give me time to pray and seek God and time to think and time to just be me.</div>
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Firstly, I would like to thank each and every one of you who took time to comment on my last post. I read each and every one and the messages about my DD truly warmed my heart. Thank you thank you. xxxx</div>
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As I was sorting through lots of stitching finishes the other day I realised I had not blogged my finish on Snow Garden by Blackbird Designs. I can't believe I didn't show this one. This was gifted to me (threads included) by my lovely stitching sister <b><a href="http://madstitching.blogspot.co.uk/">Tracy</a>.</b></div>
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I went with the vintage Country Mocha fabric from Belfast linen 32 count but some of the stitches look very pale. I notice that a lot of these designs turn out quite differently from each other depending on the colour run of the hand dyeds. </div>
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You might have noticed the initials I have used on the left hand side. These are <b><a href="http://madstitching.blogspot.co.uk/">T for Tracy</a></b>, <a href="http://lesleysneedlework.blogspot.co.uk/"><b>L for Lesley</b></a> and T for Tina (no blog) - my best three stitching buds and you will also notice the three Ws - they look a little like birds - these stand for World Wide Web as I met my three stitching buds through the WWW! So this first piece of the AotH series is dedicated to these three sisters. Cheers to you guys!</div>
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My DD or Divergent Daughter as I am now calling her decided a while ago that she wanted a really short hair cut. Pixie cut even. If you know anything about the books<span style="color: cyan;"><b><u><a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Divergent-Box-books-plus-World/dp/0007591373/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1438195700&sr=8-7&keywords=divergent"> A Divergent Collection </a></u></b></span>by Veronica Roth or have seen the films then you will recognise this hair cut as one that <b><u><span style="color: cyan;"><a href="http://hairstyleholic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Beauty-Shailene-Woodley-Short-Pixie-Hairstyles-2015.jpg">Shailene Woodley</a></span></u></b> had done. The actress first got this haircut in the film Fault in Our Stars I believe which she filmed in between Divergent and Insurgent. Anyway, It is a nice cut and one that Divergent Daughter decided she liked most of all. I actually preferred the<b><u><span style="color: magenta;"><a href="http://hairstyles.thehairstyler.com/hairstyle_views/front_view_images/3830/original/Ginnifer-Goodwin.jpg"> Ginnifer Goodwin crop</a></span></u></b> but perhaps that is for another day. </div>
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So very sad to find out the news that Wink has passed away. I'm a bit behind with blogging news so this was a real shock to read. Her sister wrote a post on her blog which you can read<b><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.acreativebeing.com/"> here</a></span></b>. She was a beautiful woman and a real inspiration to so many people. It is sad that depression got her in the end. </div>
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So I am just sitting here, reflecting; thinking about life stuff and appreciating and counting my blessings. Depression has, and still does to some extent, played a role in my life and I thank my God that I am still here today. I am grateful for the few true friends I have that have stayed with me through the tough times and whenever I have felt alone and lost. </div>
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God bless you lovely people. Don't ever be alone. If you ever feel alone, you know you can always email me to talk or shout or cry or scream or whatever you need to do. I am here for you. For what it's worth.</div>
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Hazelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391187914615955281noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29775806.post-43481382446523387472015-07-21T13:49:00.001+01:002015-07-21T13:50:04.453+01:00A Long-Awaited Stitchy Update and lots of News!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Well, hello there! Firstly, I would like to thank all my long time followers for not giving up on me. I am still here although life has been very hectic of late. Now that we have all broken up for the Summer hols, I felt it was about time I gave some time to my poor neglected blog and to also look at where I am in regards to stitching etc. I had been doing incredibly well with stitching goals up until June when I decided to not set any. Well, June became July and now July is quickly becoming August and I need to go back to my regime. It worked really well and I felt like I achieved a lot in the first part of this year. It is good to keep focused!</div>
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I want to go back to May and show you what I made for my stitching sister <a href="http://madstitching.blogspot.co.uk/"><b>Tracy's</b></a> birthday. We decided that we would make each other's present this year and add a chart of our wishlists. It worked well. I don't think I posted what I made for Tracy so here it is:</div>
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I made her a Hardanger needlebook. I used some Swarovski butterfly crystals for the centre and also added sparkly beads around each square. It really is pretty and sparkly. This was one of my first attempts at Hardanger and I really enjoyed it. I found the Dove's Eyes quite difficult to work but eventually got them. I am really pleased with the result. </div>
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I quite liked this one. I am still struggling with these designs. The next one is the Holly Jolly one and I can't see myself stitching it at all. I might even do it as a giveaway near Christmas if I have not made it by then. The next one after that which I need to do is the Christmas Birdhouse which is a nice one. I have added this to my August goals. </div>
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I also wanted to update you on my Gorjuss progress. I have really enjoyed stitching this design. It was quick and fun to stitch and now all I need to do is the backstitch and beads. It shouldn't take me long to finish so hopefully by the next post it will be complete. It is very sparkly which is what drew me to the design in the first place. I would love to get the one with the books as my dd is an avid lover of reading - more about that later!</div>
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Next up is Moira Blackburn's Three Things chart which is one Tracy bought me for Christmas (I think?) This goes to show that I DO get round to stitching on charts that people buy me! I do I do I really really do! Anyway, I love this design. I chose to stitch this on 18 count Vintage Country Mocha Aida and I am so glad I chose this fabric. This design is huge. It is one of the biggest designs I have stitched - sampler wise. I juts don't think my eyes could have coped with the finer count of linen. I am glad I chose this fabric as it is wonderful to work on and stitches up really quickly. To be honest, I haven't touched another design since starting it as I desperately want to get it finished. I am nearly half way through it already. The colours are fab. </div>
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Crochet wise, I have been busy making some of these tealight holders ready for the Christmas fair at school. You can find these very easy patterns from <b><u><a href="http://www.fondrari.blogspot.com.au/2013/11/crochet-jar-cover-pattern.html?m=1">here.</a></u></b> They are quick to make up and look really pretty with a tealight inside them in the evenings. </div>
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My good friend Sue from <a href="http://sueinstitches.blogspot.co.uk/"><b>Sueinstitches</b></a> blog has set up an online needlecraft shop called </div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.peaksideneedleworks.co.uk/">Peakside Needleworks</a></span></u></b></div>
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<b><u>This is </u>especially good news for stitchers in the UK as Sue is growing her supply of charts from our lovely friends in the US which are sometimes hard to get hold of here. One example is the Hands On chart <a href="http://www.peaksideneedleworks.co.uk/hands-on-design.php#!/Stitch-Every-Day/p/50008262/category=13074455">Stitch Every Day</a> which I had seen on one of the blogs I follow and loved it so much but couldn't find a supplier over here. Sue came to the rescue and ordered it in for me. </b></div>
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<b>She has a good range of charts in by various designers like:</b></div>
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<b>Blackbird Designs</b></div>
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<b>Her Hand dyeds include Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works and he Gentle Art.</b></div>
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<b>Sue is also planning on doing some finishing work as well in the future. I am going to get her to make up some of my CCN ornies at some point. So look out for that too. </b></div>
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<b>Please pop over and have a look at what she has in stock and more charts are going to be added. Sue has some of the best prices for hand dyed threads too and if there is anything you want, just let her know! She also has free pnp over £25 as well. </b></div>
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We have some new family members......</div>
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Meet Pepper....</div>
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And Nutmeg....</div>
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Thank you so much for all the lovely, kind messages you sent me last week when our beloved April suddenly died. I was and still am heartbroken. We felt that the best thing to do would be to get another cat straight away. We have been married for 16 years and have always had two cats at home. When Misty passed away in December and we had April left, we decided to not get another one and so when April died, there were no cats! The house felt very lonely. We got in touch with the RSPCA and went to have a look at a cat that had been there for a while but when we arrived, she had already gone! There were a lot of kittens though and so we chose these two beautiful girls. They are approx 3-4 months old - Pepper being slightly younger than Nutmeg. They are both very affectionate and playful and a delight to have around. </div>
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Thanks for being so patient with me folks. Hope you all have a good Summer. </div>
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