Thursday, October 29, 2009
Spot of Autumn
Thank you all for the comments on my rabbits.
I have finished the next seasonal spot by The Drawn Thread - Autumn. I think this is my favourite of them so far. I shall add the charm when I get round to the finishing.
Stitched on 36 count Cream Linen with the recommended threads.
We've had some glorious weather here for the last couple of days. It's been very sunny and warm much appreciated after the very grey wet days we've had recently. As it's half term here in the UK Rosie and I have come over to stay with my parents on the Yorkshire coast so we have been able to spend time on the beach building sandcastles and collecting pebbles.Labels: 2009 finish, holiday, The Drawn Thread
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Small Rabbit with Sweater x 3
The nature of life recently has been more conducive to knitting rather stitching recently so I have a few finishes to show off.First up are these Rabbits from Debbie Bliss Toy Knits. One has made a home with Henry, another with my new nephew Brandon and the last one is for Rosie for Christmas. The rabbits where knit in various anonymous double knitting wool from my stash, and the jumpers using some Louisa Harding Aran left over from knitting a jumper for Rosie.
Melody asked what I was knitting in my last post. It is indeed a sock, the second one of a pair knit in Fyberspates wool.Labels: 2009 finish, knitting
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Interlude
I got to spend some time on my own in Leeds today as my Mum came over to spend some time with Rosie. In between doing the various messages I needed to in town I took a break for a breather.
Thank you for all the sympathy, Rosie has now cut the two teeth that where causing the trouble so we're all catching up (until the next lot come through!)
Monday, October 12, 2009
Holiday - Part 2
One of the highlights of our holiday was a trip on the
North Yorkshire Moors Railway.
We started at Pickering
We travelled up to Grosmont where you can go and visit the engine workshops.
Sorry not to be more chatty but Rosie has been cutting teeth over the last week and I've not had nearly enough sleep for a working brain.
Labels: holiday
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Holiday - part 1
We went over to stay at my parents house in Filey to look after their cat while they were away. Rosie is quite clear about what we have to do first when we go there - hit the beach!
We managed a short while as there was a stiff North-Westerly blowing, everyone else on the beach was bundled up in lots of layers while Rosie wouldn't keep hers on... After half an hour Dave and I decided it was time to get a hot drink so we adjourned to a near by cafe.
Waiting for the Chocolate Cake, as you can see Ted* made short work of it
The following day it was still rather on the brassic side, so we went for a very blowy walk out along the Brigg. But it does give you a great view back across Filey bay.
Rosie with her sherpa
Labels: holiday
Monday, September 28, 2009
Thank you all for the birthday wishes. We've been away on holiday hence the blogging break but more about that in following posts.While we were away it was Dave's birthday. I had decided to stitch something for him this year and Plum Street Samplers freebie Coffin Buzz seemed to me particularly apt. Although in Dave's case it's less 'springing to life with glee' and more like watching evolution in process!Coffin Buzz by Plum Street Samplers (copyright 2008)
stitched over one on 32 count Bone Lugana with Gentle Arts Sampler Thread in Fudge Brownie.
Labels: 2009 finish, Plum Street Samplers, samplers
