Saturday, 27 July 2013

Phew…..

What a hot month we are having here in the UK, yes I shouldn't complain, but I will, the sunshine is fabulous but the humidity is just so bad, it makes me feel ill, sickly and drained, we are in need of a major thunder storm to freshen the air slightly. Every task seems to take twice as long and a nap is required after each one.

Anyway…I have been crafting, enjoying my final 2 months study free time…come October it will be all hands to the pump again!

I’m slowly but surely getting through my LHN Sheep Virtues, I’ve just completed Courage and made it up…

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I stitched it on 32 Murano Beige using the recommended DMC threads, I finished it as a hanging pillow edged with iridescent cream ric rac.

I’ve also been busy with fabric and thread…I made this little treasure this morning for the little Miss, it’s for her PE kit, she starts full time school in September, she chose the fabric…yellow is her favourite colour…

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2 of my sofa cushions needed a renovate so armed with Stylecraft DK and a hook, I have produced these….

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the above cover is the same front and back….the one below has 2 different sides, so I have 2 different looks which i can swap and change..

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Finally….I was the lucky winner of Michelle’s blog giveaway last month, she very kindly sent me a monetary gift so I could shop wherever I wanted….I had a great time purchasing my goodies which included…

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..this fab book from Amazon full of new crochet stitches for me to master, a bespoke crochet hook, made by a lady on the Open University Craft Group I belong to, she also sent me the handmade buttons too…as well as the above goodies I bought some wool to make scarf and hat sets for the kiddiewinks for the winter and some lovely Cotton On yarn with which I made this…

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I saw the idea on Lucy’s blog Attic24 and adapted it to my own taste, this will be for my new bedroom…once decorated…

Well folks that’s all for this time…take care and stay cool!!

Hugs & Stitches

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13 comments:

Jennifer Hays said...

Everything you made is so nice, I love it all. The wreath is gorgeous, what a lot of work that must have been!

Gracie said...

You have been busy and everything is so lovely...

Michelle said...

I have to agree Elisa the Wreath is lovely. The humidity isn't making me feel to good either - roll on Autumn xx

Solstitches said...

You've certainly been making the most of your study free time with all these lovely makes.
The stitched pillow is beautiful and all your crochet goodies look wonderful.
Margaret

Stitching Kath said...

Can you give me the link for the lady who makes the crochet hooks pease, it's fab. I gave that crochet book too lol

Lesleyanne said...

All of your projects are gorgeous Elisa.

Barb said...

Wow you have been busy ,love the little stitchery in your sidebar. The crochet is fab and so is courage. I am so pleased it has cooled down a bit here.

Anonymous said...

A really fabulous wreath. You have a great eye for colour.

Sally said...

Courage looks lovely Elisa. I'm still waiting for Faith and getting very impatient!

Love the wreath! It is so pretty.

Heather said...

Oh my goodness! I love the wreath! Fabulous!

Chris said...

Beautiful work again Elisa, I love the flowers on the crochet ring, well done you
That 5/2 diet is suitable for diabetics but of course its best you consult your Dr first.
The weather has cooled down slightly here, but we are forecast high temps again for the rest of this week.Love xxxChris

Gillian Roe said...

It's all beautiful but that crochet wreath is really lovely. The flowers came out so well. x

Bekca said...

The wreath is beautiful, I've never seen anything like that before. I hope you're enjoying the cooling temperatures, I'm certainly glad autumn is here!
Best wishes.