I received Lisa as my partner for 2 exchanges this month, so I stitched them both and sent them as one package to Australia.
The first piece is for the Seasonal Exchange
SanMan Original’s May Newsletter Freebie
28c Jobelan evenweave
DMC Threads
Finished as a beaded edged pillow
The second piece is for the Lizzie *Kate Exchange
Lizzie*Kate “Liberty” Design Booklet
28c pastel blue Jobelan evenweave
DMC Threads
Finished as a pinkeep
I have been busy around the house and garden again the past weekend. Mark and I put venetian blinds up in the lounge and kitchen, there are 2 windows in each room, so that took some time as I had to trim them all too.
I also planted up a large pot to put by the front door, unfortunately the past tenants had grafitti’d the brickwork at one side of the front door, cleaning has not brought it off, so I have put up willow trellis and planted a climbing variegated ivy in the pot and started the climber up it, along with some lavender and violas, so within a few months the “artwork” should be covered by lovely foliage.
I have never really been into gardening before but the planting bug has hit me…I suppose it’s different when the garden is your own!!
I have used some of my PayPal funds from my recent chart sale to purchase a pretty design and threads for stitching for Martha’s birthday..I am using a piece of hand-dyed fabric, DMC and Crescent Colour threads. I may have to pop a few stitches in it this evening…!!
It’s Isaac's sports day tomorrow, let’s hope the rain stays away and the sun shines for them…I promise to take some pictures!
Have fun in the sunshine
Hugs & Stitches
Elisa x
