Sunday 16 November 2014

My MOJO went for a walk ......

Hi every one ... yes its me... that little mouse that has been silent for a wee while ....well pull up a chair and grab a brew and I shall tell you all about what has been going on around the mouse house ,...
When I squeaked to you all last I had done a wee gift for some one and not long after I went to a quilting class and gave the gift to Stuart Hillard who was over the moon with it ...I made him a special stitchers tray which I cross stitched too and made a wee scissor fob with his initials on sooo that he never lost his scissors :)
The quilt class was fab and I learnt loads of new tricks and Stuart was impressed with my perfect seams ...lol not sure if they all were as when I measured the finished square it was slightly off ... now that could be it wasn't pressed at that particular time .. still isn't as, as the title says my mojo went for a walk and has only just come back this last week ....
I have been popping into a few blogs and saying helloo here and there but other than that I have done nothing stitching wise .....other than a bit of back stitching and doing a bit more on my crochet blanket.... I have been soooo tired and came down with a chest infection and I ain't 100% even now .... ho hum ... but I have to be brave as on Thursday its the annual stitching retreat to Harrogate and I am meeting up with fellow stitchers as well as staying there till Sunday :) and I am not missing it for the world ......
Master Bentley celebrated his third birthday on Bonfire night and got lots of new toys and yummies too ... it has flown really fast since we brought him home .... We went to Kaboom at Castle Howard and had a fab time there and I managed to get some fab photos of the fireworks ( Master B didn't come with us btw .... )
The craft room is a little bit nearer to getting finished ... I am waiting now for our joiner to fit me in to finish the wall off where the water has been coming in and to sort out the Belfast sink as it still has the lead pipe to it ...and fix it onto the work top....then I can start to get the walls done and painted and rearrange the furniture and start to move in :) mind you I think I am going to have to get some peeps into help me do that bit too ... any helpers to help me with my stash ???
Work wise there has been lots and lots to do .... with me moving to to my new office and finding thinks haven't been done as they should have and to cap it all today I found out that some thieving barstools have broken into my nice office ... kicked the door in and trashed my room and took the petty cash tin !!!! luckily I had taken the banking home with me otherwise they would have got more :( .. they had also gone and took other stuff from the other offices in the building .... I hope that karma gets them and bites them in the rear !!!!
Any hooo onto nicer things ....and another brew ....
I received my exchange piece from Libbie and I love it :) sooo I can show you what she made me .... and see if you can spot me on there ....
I have been going through my stash as well to find my mojo but it wasn't there but I did have a wee think while doing sooo and  wondered if any one would be interested in charts that I have stitched ... all gently used and will I post anywhere,  all I would ask is to have the postage costs covered ... let me know what you think :)
well I had better go and search for the photos to show you ......oooo I forgot that I had actually put some stitches into the "Casting a Spell " by Blackbird Designs .... most likely be finished for next years Halloween now ...lol and I did this last week stitch on my RR piece with the Friendly Sitchers RR group ....it is now on its merry way to the next person to stitch on it :)
Hellooo lovely to see you all here :)

Stuart with his gift

Me and Stuart with two of my squares for my quilt

close up of the gift

and the the other side of the fob ...did add some scissors  :)

From Libbie 

can you spot me 

here I am ....

the backing fabric :)


getting there ... will be done for next year:)

fireworks from Kaboom



cheeky chappies having a bath above my stitching room now :)

seee almost finish finished this :)

birthday boy and one of his new toys :)

my round robin piece which is now on its travels :)

Sooo there you have it ... hopefully by the time I get back from Harrogate I will be refreshed and fired up ready to stitch more and have lots of photos to show you of the show and hopefully some stitchy goodies ....and to be inspired :)
sooo until next time take care and happy stitching every one :) love mouse xxxxxx

27 comments:

Sarah Beth said...

I would love to have those charts and yes I will pay postage

Sarah Beth said...

I love reading your blog. It is one of the first I ever subscribed to. Yes any charts you are willing to part with that you've already stitched I would love. I am in the states but would gladly pay the postage

Jacqueline Morris said...

Hello!! Pleased your back!
Oooh pretty gifts :) Love the little tiny mouse :)
OMG.. your cash box :( I too believe in Karma... just awful what some do.
Lovely photo's thank you for sharing them.. the fireworks look great.
How lovely of you to offer some charts... I am always willing to help.. I would love to stitch something if that would be ok? I love how all the charts circulate and I would once I have stitched offer it for others to use, if that would be ok?
Happy stitching
Smiles :)

Sarah Beth said...

P.s. tell your sweet pup happy birthday. He is adorable my Lila will be 4 in January. The time just flies doesn't it. It is actually snowing today. We could get up to 5 inches in Indiana. Your stitching looks lovely and I love the fireworks. Lila doesn't care much for loud sounds so we Dont go to them anymore. I miss watching them

Cricket-bug Corner said...

Heloooo dearest mouse - glad you're back! I hope your retreat brings your mojo back full force! Not being sickly would help! Love the pictures - Bentley is adorable!

Linda said...

Lovely update Mouse. Your stitching looks great. Happy Birthday to Bentley.

Linda

Margaret said...

I hope you are feeling back to 100% soon. Not fun being sick! Love seeing all you have been up to. Such a lovely gift, love the quilt blocks. (I want Stuart's vest --- gorgeous!) Happy birthday to Bentley! He's a year and some months younger than my Mia. :D Hope Harrowgate is fun!

Sarah in Stitches said...

Beautiful stitching! Your exchange goodies look lovely - enjoy! :D

Christine said...

Nice to see you posting again, Hope you feel better soon

gracie said...

Are you really there? Is it really you? Glad to read a post today...Happy Birthday Bentley.

butterfly said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Bentley he looks so happy with his new toy.

Love what you stitched for Stuart.

Love your pumpkins .

Sorry about your office .

I still have a bad chest from a chest infection I caught two years ago ,and still have it come back every year, Hope your's is not as bad.

Yes please I would love a chance of any charts will pay postage
I just got my mojo back with my stitching, and enjoying everystitch.
Enjoy your show mouse you will get your mojo after being there.

Annette-California said...

Lovely to get caught up with all you've been doing. Hope your feeling better and especially by the time you meet up with stitching friends.
Happy Birthday to Mr. Bently!!!
love Annette

Julie said...

Master Bentley looks happy with his new pressie.
Stunning gift for Stewart, I bet he loved that.
Great quilt squares you made, well done.
Hope you soon feel 100% again, have fun at Harrogate, I was chatting to Kate at a meet up on Saturday and she said she was off there with friends.

Denise SA said...

Hopefully you feel better soon and enjoy Harrogate

Vickie said...

How glad I was to see a post from you again. :) And sweet, beautiful Bentley.
I hope they catch the rotten thieves.
I am sorry your chest congetion lingers. Take care.

lynda said...

Happy birthday to Bentley! What a cutie he is.
I would love a chance at some of your charts...I have to go through mine sometime soon too. There are just so many...
My stitching mojo is finally returning...it's been far too long. I love the piece you chose for your robin! Can't wait to stith on it!
Have a lovely day!

The Inspired Stitcher said...

Nice to visit with you today, Mouse. I hope you are healed up in time for your grand adventure. Miss Shelby sends birthday licks and nuzzles to Master Bentley. Be well. Hugs!

Babs in Alabama said...

Hi Mouse! It's me, Babs and it was fun to read your blog, see your stitching, and hear all your news. So sorry about the virus and pray that it's all gone by retreat. birthday wishes to Bentley! hugs to you!

Mylene said...

Such lovely pieces you've made as gifts for Stuart. All other stitching updates looks great.
Cute picrure of Bentley.

Bev said...

Hi Michelle you've been busy lovely to hear all your news I haven't wrote anything on my blog for ages I've been so busy quilting and going to classes and guess what my box room has now been made into my sewing room I'm just waiting for my sewing to arrive this week then I'm good to go we will have to meet up xx

Michelle said...

Love your Stitchers Tray - what a nice gift. Hope you feel better soon. Enjoy Harrogate x

Maggee said...

I have been MIA also, and just catching up today. Hope to blog today too... but time just flies by! Looks like you had fun at the Quilt Show, and I am sure you will also have a blast at Harrogate! Your tray you made for Stuart was adorable! As were the accessories! Very good job! I can't believe Bentley turned 3... Maybe by now you are stitching up a storm with a new-found mojo! Hugs!

Jayne said...

4 days at Harrogate show I am only going for 2, I will be trying too not spend too much money as I have too much stash all ready.

Beth said...

Such a lovely gift you made for Stuart Michelle. You are so talented both stitching and finishing. I hope that you enjoyed the Harrogate Show. You know how I feel about Starlings!

Andrea said...

I expect you are having a jolly good time in Harrogate by now. How are the feet holding up?! Enjoy your time shopping. :)

Happy Birthday Master Bentley ... 3 years old and I bet you're still acting as though you were a 6 month old puppy!! Love the new toy too.

Lovely stitching and gifts. I have not put a stitch in anything for the past week. We are all entitled to some time off. :)

Jo who can't think of a clever nickname said...

What a lovely gift for Stuart, you are quite the Fan Girl!
Hope you are well enough to be enjoying Harrogate.
I'd love to come and reorganise your stash for you hahaha, reorganise into my suitcase!

Anne said...

Oooh! Lots to ooh and ahh over! Love your quilting bee tray with little smalls you made for Stewart. Great photo of you two with the quilting squares!! Happy Birthday to Master Bentley! He looks mighty pleased with his toy :D I spotted you right away! Wee little mouse...so cute! Boo on those bad peeps who stole stuff from your office. What would they need a trash can for? Idiots in my opinion. I bet karma will bite them hard on the rear!! Hugs to you from afar!!