Alive & Kickin'

Well hello all...I am still here after a very busy month, with a birthday, baptism and house move it has been hectic and crazy...even for a very organised me!! The above and below pictures are at Martha's Baptism...she was slightly grumpy after the water situation...lol...and then you catch me having a crafty glass of vino!! It was a special day with very close family and my friends who are Martha's Godmother's...all 4 of them...."Martha and the Vandelas" as they have been nicknamed!!

Here is a picture of my big boy who was 5 at the end of April and he celebrated with 2 of his schoolpals, who have their birthdays in the same week, it was a busy old day but they all had fun...here he is a Sportacus helping Boxo the Clown!! I needed a HUGE glass of wine that evening!!

I have managed to do some stitching during the packing and house move, the main finish was my LHN Traveling Stitcher, I used the recommended Crescent Colour threads, but with an alternative fabric, I have not started to make it up into a stitchers wallet and needlebook as yet, but will get around to that eventually. I have also just completed my alphabet themed piece for the Exchange Heaven monthly exchange, it just needs to be finished now, a job for the weekend. I have been plodding away at my BP sampler but stitching over 1 is a tough old slog, but i am keeping going.

Now onto life stuff, the new house is great, a few little niggles to iron out and a serious clean and decorate required, but it is very homely and comfy and it just feels "right"! Shaun is moving up here next weekend and starts his new job on 1st June, driving one of the open top tour buses in the city, it is a seasonal job until October, but hopefully something else will come up in the meantime more permanent at one of the main bus companies. Shaun and my Dad have spent the afternoon putting up blackout blinds in the kid's rooms as there was no curtains and I have been woken up at 5am every morning for the past 2 weeks...so fingers crossed a sleep in until at least 6.30am tomorrow!

I hope to find my camera this weekend and take some pictures of some exchanges I have received....so watch this space...

Hugs & Stitches

Still Around

I thought I would just pop on and let you know I am still around....my pc became poorly last week and it seems as though it is going to be an expensive job, which is just not a priority at the moment to pay out. I am currently using Shaun's laptop which he has very kindly loaned me to check my mail etc, I do all my life online so it is a nightmare when the pc decides not to play ball.

We decided to put in for the house and went for another look last week....all the paperwork and checks are currently being done, so we are just waiting to hear then it's all systems go!!

I have been busy stitching my LHN Traveling Stitcher, I have completed the "Needles" design and am just over half way through the main design, I have also done a bit of work on BP Sampler, a bit more needs to be done though. I am so enjoying stitching the Traveling Stitcher I am finding it hard to put down!!

Three busy weekends coming up....this weekend is Isaac's 5th Birthday party and the following weekend is Martha's Baptism, then all being well the third one is the big move.

I am not taking part in any exchanges and challenges this next few months as I will have so much to do!!

Hugs & Stitches

Christmas at Easter

Well I know it is Easter weekend but here is my April Christmas Ornament for the S&S Monthly SAL, it is a freebie design called “Jingle Sparkle Joy”from the Midsummer Nights Blog which I have stitched on 32c Belfast Linen in Antique Ivory with DMC threads, it is backed with the fabric in the picture and finished with 4 gold beads and red ribbon.

I have stitched a bit more of my BP SAL today and also started my LHN “Traveling Stitcher”, I have almost completed the needles small design, so my needles have been smokin’ today.

Update on the house front, it was great so I secured it there and then, with a view to moving in 9th May, I am now dreading the thought of packing, but a good opportunity to have a clear out…brace yourself bin men and charity shops…lol!!

Hope you all have a peaceful Easter Sunday…

Hugs & Stitches

Elisa x