August - Cricket Collection

I know I've been missing in action for quite some time now! It seems that a lot of people use Facebook and Instagram for their stitching and also there is flosstube YouTube. If you don't know what that is, just go on the search option on YouTube and type in flosstube and there will be a load of lovely people who have posted videos to do with cross stitch, it's fab!

This is my latest finish, it's 'August' by the Cricket Collection. It was a really fun stitch, I especially love the seagulls. I have all the months that have been released so far, I think they're four more to go. My daughter is pestering me to do September as that is her birth month.

Anyway, I hope everyone is well and still stitching away.

Just Nan SAL.

It's that time again, to update you all with what I've been up to. I didn't get chance last month to post my progress as I was at the Mirabilia UK retreat. It's the first I've ever been to and I had a great time stitching and making new friends that I'd only spoke to on Facebook before.

I've been stitching again on Motif Mystique and have been some progress. I have however made a mistake on the flowers on the top part and can't quite bring myself to unpick it at the moment.
Well Blogger is acting up and won't let me post any more pictures, so I'll see you all next time.

Help needed!

Hi there, I'm on the look out for a chart! Does anyone one have 'Crimson Fire Sampler' by Victoria Sampler that they would be willing to part with. I've missed a few on e-bay and have come up empty handed when looking online. I am of course willing to pay and cover any costs that are involved. Thanks in advance for your help.

Just Nan SAL!

Well it's that time again, time to show what Just Nan I've been working on.
I decided this month I would do one of the small limited edition ornament, 'Oakley Owlet'.

This is the beginning of it, I have actually finished the stitching but I'm struggling a bit trying to put it together, finishing is not one of my strong points! Unfortunately I don't have a more current photo as it's night here now and I can't get a decent one, hopefully I'll be able to show you him finished next month.

Just Nan SAL.

Hello, long time, no see! I hope your all doing well and those of you who are suffering from the Winter Vortex are managing to stay safe and warm.

I decided to join Zeb's Just Nan SAL. I've a lot of Just Nan patterns in my stash and thought that not only might I finally finish a few it might help me to blog a bit more regular! My first choice is 'Motif Mystique'. I'm stitching it on 32ct Raw Belfast with the recommended silks, Soie D'Alger. It's the first time I've stitched with these silks but I must say they are beautiful to work with.

I'm not to sure how long it's going to take me to finish, but hopefully I can get it done in a couple of months. I'll be back next month with another update.

Melanie.

First and long post of 2012!

I'm not one for making resolutions as I don't normally keep them, but I'm really going to try this year to post more often and also to comment. I thought it wasn't going to happen though, I took some pictures and then went to download them on the computer only to find that the camera lead had broken. Thankfully my dear husband fix it for me, so I good to go.
I thought I might start today's post with some pictures of my children as I've never shown any before. These were taken last September when we went on holiday with my parents. First up is Bryn, he is the eldest and will be 9 in March (I can't believe how quick he's growing) and then there is Niamh and she's 5.

The next picture is of my cheeky chappies the twins, Evan (in the orange top) and Noah (in the blue top).
They are currently 2 and a half.

And last but not least is Harriet who turned 1 in December, she really is a happy content child. She's sat on my mum's knee eating chocolate ice cream.

On  a stitching note I finished 'Rosey' by LHN at the beginning of last year. I knew at once that it would be perfect for Harriet as her middle name is Rose and they have matching dark hair.

As I mentioned in my previous post that Ineke was kind enough to lend me her copy of 'Autumn Leaves' by Prairie Schooler. I loved stitching this, although you can't really tell from the picture I did it on Lakeside Linens Vintage Buttercream, it really does give it a rich feeling and complements the DMC colors perfectly.

                                                          

Finally if your still reading this rather long post (thank you) this is my progress on Lizzie Kate's '6 Fat Men', again I'm using the recommended fabric and threads.

I hope everyone is taking care of themselves and that the weather is being kind to you, and I hope to see you all again soon.

Into a New Year

I thought I would just pop in to say hello and wish everyone a Happy New Year. As usual my posts have been far and few between. I am still here and do read everyone's blogs daily, but life with the children keep me busy!
I've been stitching away and have recently just finished 'Autumn Leaves' by Prairie Schooler. Ineke was very kind to lend this pattern to me and I've just got to finish the small ornament. I'm also stitching 6 Fat Men by Lizzie Kate, which is a really fun design to do. I would post pictures but Blogger does not seem to want to play.
As for my plans in the new year, like a lot of people I'm mainly stitching from my stash. There is one exception to this, I've been itching to do the 'Word Play' series and have ordered January and February with the fabric as a small treat.
Once again I hope that everyone has a Happy New Year, and that it will be filled with joy and peace and everything that you wish. Take care of yourselves and your loved ones.

Melanie.