Finishes & Filey!!(Photo Heavy)

I managed to finally complete and finish up some smalls last week as Isaac was off school poorly all week, he developed a viral infection which caused him sickness and diarrhoea, painful legs and a red rash all over his face…he was very tired for 3 days, the last 2 he felt ok in himself but unfortunately his tummy was still upset. He is back to full form now though…just in time for half-term!!

My first finish was LHN “Pear Tree” which I stitched in the recommended DMC threads on 32 Murano fabric in “Ivory”, I backed it in a contrasting checked fabric and trimmed it with a bought braid.

My second finish is the 3rd of the LHN Ornie series “He’s A Flake”, which is again stitched in the recommended DMC threads on 28c Jobelan in “Bay Leaf”, backed with Christmas fabric and edged with a metallic braid. I have got slightly behind with this SAL due to the house move and illnesses but I am now half way through number 4.

I have stitched and finished this piece for Isaac’s teacher for her end of year gift…slightly early but at least I know it’s all completed in time for the end of school. It’s “best Friends” by Lizzie*Kate, stitched on 28c French Linen in “Cashmere” using Vikki Clayton silks, finished as a pinkeep.

I have 3 other finishes too, but unfortunately cannot reveal them at the moment as 2 re for exchanges and 1 is for a PIF, but I will reveal them as soon as I can.

We had a lovely Bank Holiday weekend, Saturday was spent at the Designer Outlet, buying some new shoes for Miss Martha. Sunday we headed off to Knaresborough and Harrogate which was lovely, Isaac got a toy car, Martha a little fluffy pig (she loves piggies!), Mummy a handbag from TK Max a bargain at £12 (original RRP £50!!), I also managed to pick up a sleeping/grobag for Martha as he current one is too small so I was delighted.

Yesterday we headed to Filey for the day along with my parents and neices, it was very warm and blowy…a little decieving as I have a burnt nose, chest area and arms, Mark looks like Rudolf and even Martha and Isaac have rosy cheeks and nose :0)

   

Hope you all had a great weekend and enjoy the half-term break!!

Hugs & Stitches

Elisa x

January Progress & Other Offerings

Well that was a quick month, but I am delighted in how much stitching I managed to achieve.

Here is where I am on my WIP’s

First my “Bouquet for Cheryl” piece, for the Stitchers Showcase SAL, I am so loving stitching this design and I love the thread I have chosen. I am stitching it on 32c Murano in Vanilla using Dragon Floss in Precious.

Secondly my Just Nan SAL piece which I am stitching with the girls over at the Stitch & Stash board, again I am loving this, it’s my first ever JN piece and certainly will not be my last, highly addictive.

My third SAL this year is the LHN Monthly Ornament SAL organised by Vonna, this month is “Pear Tree” and here is my progress on the second ornament.

I haven’t made a lot more progress on BBD “Their Song” as I have only stitched on this for one evening this month…but I have added about 3 small motifs..

I have been doing some smalls stitching too, firstly a re-stitch for an exchange piece which I posted on the 9th January which has disappeared in the postal Bermuda triangle, so I cannot show this. Secondly I am also doing another repeat stitch on the “Sweetheart Tree’s Opalescent Heart” which I stitched for myself about a year ago, my Mum has always admired it, so I have decided to stitch this for her for Mothering Sunday.

I have started knitting again, I started with dishcloths to get myself back into practice and when I went to Helmsley last Saturday I found a little wool shop so couldn’t resist in a little purchase…these bargains were only 50p a ball…perfect for a scarf I thought. :)

Then I found these lovely colours in Boyes on Friday…something for Martha I think will be made from these…

I didn’t have a bag for my knitting, so I decided to put one of my Cath Kidston bags to use…

Almost done folks….lol

Thought you may like to see this picture of my monkeys…cuties eh!!

Well that’s all folks….as always a huge thank you for taking the time to read and comment on my waffles..much appreciated.

Have a great week

Hugs & Stitches

Elisa x

More Progress Pictures

Not a very exciting title…but I couldn’t think of anything better…lol!

I have been following my rotation really well and am really enjoying stitching on a different piece each day…

Monday night is my Just Nan SAL night and I stitched another 2 small bands last night, there is only 14 in total so I will probably not stitch on this now until next month and carry on with my WIPs and UFOs on a Monday instead.

I have made a little progress with the second LHN ornament and hope to make some more on it this week.

I am just loving stitching this Smalls piece it’s “Sew Pink” by Carol at “iStitch”, I am stitching it on Count on Me hand-dyed 28c evenweave in “Rose” using Dinky Dyes silk in “Tinkerbell”.

My final picture is my WIP progress of BBD “Their Song”, which I am stitching on my own tea-dyed Jubilee fabric using the recommended threads.

My other SAL piece is “Bouquet for Cheryl” but progress reveal is not until 5th February so I won’t reveal that until then, tonight is my stitching evening for this piece, but I have a School Governors meeting so I hope to get an hours stitching on it this afternoon whilst Martha has her nap and maybe an hour when I get home after the meeting…depending on how long it goes on for.

Martha now has 7 teeth fully through and more trying to get through…she is standing unaided and walking now with help…so almost on the move…lord help me!!

Well the washing machine beckons so I must keep it happy and the sooner the chores are done then the sooner I can sit and stitch…

Have a good day!!

Hugs & Stitches

Elisa x