A productive weekend ...

JA monthly challenge - Finished the stitching, just need to make that up.

A new start - The 2nd one in the series of Elizabeth Designs Flower Samplers. Its a really old one and been in my stash for ages, you can see the finished design here. This will accompany Spring that i completed earlier this year.

Bunny's - another one was made up and that went off in the post today and a second one was knitted.

Biscornu Exchange - Chart chosen, fabby on the frame and threads sorted, all ready to put the 1st stitch in. Posting out isn't till July so no rush with this one.

The weather has been lovely, DH has been in the garden and it looks a real picture. Sunny days bring a smile to your face and a spring in your step, lots of fun and laughter in this house this weekend.

Happy stitching

The Friendship Tree

It's Week 9 of the SAL with Karen and this week i added the rest of the branches and a few little leaves. Big sigh of relief that i didn't miscount the border and it fits perfectly!! Now the decision what to do next week - add on some leaves and acorns? or give the lady a friend??

The monthly challenge over at JA has also had some attention this week, but as usual you can't see that till reveal date (23rd June i think?) Although, i can tell you that i'm stitching 'A Christmas Wish of Health and Happiness by Blue Ribbon Designs'. There's quite a bit of 1x1 in the wording so it was a nice surprise to find the clip-on magnifier i treated myself to a few weeks ago when i was putting stuff away .... i'd forgotten i bought that LOL

for visiting, i hope you all enjoy your weekend whatever your plans.

Midweek ramblings ....

Happy Wednesday ladies ...
Sorry but no stitching pics to show you today as i finished off 2 more bunnies last night. They are now ready to take the long flight overseas to their new mums. I can share these two as Shari received Pamela and now that Rachael is back from her hols Lucy has got Baby Barnaby to keep April company in the Barbie doll house LOL

This ones for you Lori-Ann, as promised a pic of DH's hideaway and escape from the wife!! This is where he can be found sowing (the seed variety!) and potting on his beloved pelagonium and geranium collection. At least he has a hobby that doesn't involve the pub or the local football team although i think it does cost as much as my hobby does but it keeps him happy and of course we can eat the tomatoes and cucumbers that he grows in there.

Stitching club for me tonight, but i wont be there long as there is also a committee meeting and both DH and i are members of the Community Association at the community centre. It's a good way to find out whats happening in the area and also i can open my mouth and speak out if i think it's not what we want in this area ... i have been known to be on the local radio and TV and let everyone know my views when something needs bringing to the attention of the wider public LOL

Keep smiling and think happy thoughts ...

Added the last beads ...

It's finally finished, what a long time this has been on the frame, i started it 13th March!!
Design - Martina Weber (freebie) Tiny Rose Mandala Garden
Fabric - Jobelan 28ct Star Sapphire
Threads - DMC and VC silk Cranberry (didn't have the Silk n Colour asked for)
Mill Hill Beads - substituted those asked for

Amy has let me know that Arthur arrived safely in the US with her, so another one of my little bunny's has a new family.

I also had a nice package in the post today, Katrina sent me 6 DMC threads from a competition she had, that certainly has saved me lots of pennies as the prices are rising yet again in the UK. Thank you Katrina xx

It's Tuesday again, the UFO ladies at JA should be thinking about making some progress today/tonight otherwise you know who will be on the prowl LOL. It's the monthly challenge time again too at JA and now i have finished the Rose Garden i can think about starting that, and i've also signed up to a secret biscornu exchange there as well. Lots of exciting stuff!!!

Take care, lots of love to you all

White Rabbits, white rabbits, white rabbits ...

No i haven't gone and stitched 3 more bunnys in the last 24 hours! but i did think when i was typing it why haven't i made a white one yet? they are all grey or fawn coloured. It's one of those strange superstitions here in the UK, you say this before you speak anything else when you wake up on the 1st day of a new month to bring you good luck ...

Elisa was my partner in the secret needleroll exchange at JA. Partners have been revealed today so i can now share with you what i chose to stitch.
Chart - M Designs - Rose Mosaic Needleroll
Fabric - 32ct belfast linen in cream
Threads - DMC
Embellishments - Mill Hill beads and 4 flower treasures
This was a lovely project to stitch and looked so pretty when finished i had a hard job parting with it, i hope you liked it too Elisa. It was my first M Designs needleroll, but i don't think it will be my last, i've seen some really pretty ones that i like the look of recently. Thank you to Tracy who stitched the superb one that i received and showed in yesterdays post

WHAT DID I ACCOMPLISH IN MAY
SAL's:-
Papillon SAL - Part 5 stitched
LHN with Karen - Stitched on each Friday, up to week 8 now
FINISHES:-
Knitted bunnys - 6 adults & 2 babies received, 2 adults & 1 baby not received yet
Heirloom Embroideries - Darling Buds - mirror finish
Just Nan - Dragonfly Summer -needleroll for exchange
Just Nan -Ornamental Letters - bobbin holder
WIP
Chatelaine Tiny Rose Garden - almost complete!

I hope lady luck shines on us all this month, weather wise and stitching wise (and moneywise LOL)