the kitchen redo got done ... took a few weekends to get it all finished and I just need to order the cooker hood to come when I am off in a few weeks to make sure I am in to receive .. nothing worse than missing a parcel ... not to be out done we also redid the front room too, giving that a wee makeover while we had all the stuff out
In between all that I finally finished all my NVQ work and there is just one section that my manger needs to do a statement for as it couldn't be observed due to confidentiality and then I will be certified woooooo hooooo heheheh .........I have since found out that I have PASSEDDDDDDDD :) I am now certified hahahhah
Chris and I went to Wales for a few days to the Nimble Thimble meet up with some fellow stitchers and had a fabulous time , we also went to the WalesWool Festival on the Sunday before we tootled off home ... think I prefer the stitching shows ..it did have live sheepees and goats there so I was impressed ( took some piccies ) The weather was kind to us and the scenery was amazing and so was the A483 .. not a pothole insight for the 63+ miles it took us to get to the show from where we were staying. We had lovely long nights chilling doing some crocheting and I also did a new start while I was there as well .... done quite a bit more on it too but not sure if taken an up to date photo yet ? Of course there was a wee bit of stash enhancing done .. not as much due to lack of funds hahahaha
I have sent the blogerversary gifts off to Lynda and Daffycat sooo I will be able to show you what I have made for them soon :)
Don't fall over but .... I have finally finished off my birthday quilt ... yes you read that right hahahah..... I have had a get stuff finally finished head on ... I have also made a needle book and today framed up 6 pieces that have been bugging me to get done ...
I have worked a wee bit more on my Linen and Thread Sal 2017 , did an exchange piece for Chris so I can show you that as she has got it and loves it .... hmmmm what else ... ohh yes made a wee crocheted blanket for a little one due in June .. mum has got it and loves it .. done quite a bit more on my blanket for our bedroom .. I am on a roll ..lol
In between all this we had a three day weekend where the weather for once was gorgeous and I got everything washed in sight and dried to boot ...my neighbour thought I had changed into widow twanky hahahahah ....
Cooper has now turned one and I managed to get a couple of gorgeous photos of him finally looking at the camera ... bribery with a ball is a wonderful thing hahhahah
Not sure if I showed you the wonderful exchange pieces I got from DJ .. she did me a belated birthday gift as well and added some more stitching etc just because ... I was really spoilt
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| 1938 cast iron fireplace fits perfectly back into place |
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| all out let the renovation begin |
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| My stitchers exchange gift to Chris |
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| Kitchen finished bar the extractor hood |
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| Goodies from an antique shop :) |
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| Merry Mouse getting there |
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| start of the front room spring clean |
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| and finished :) |
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| chilling in wales |
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| curtain of knitted/ crocheted poppies at the wool show |
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| gold added in for contrast |
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| Linen and thread slowly getting there |
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| quilt finallllly finished woooo |
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| redoing my sewing chair |
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| feels so much nicer to sit on now when at the machine |
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| Needlebook finally finished |
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| hawthorn flowers |
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| we had a wee visitor at work |
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| fabric enhancement |
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| new start specially for this weekend |
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| at the bottom of the Nimble Thimble Garden |
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| Whittington Castle opposite where we stayed |
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| Goodies from the Nimble Thimble |
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| when I had finished the weekend |
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| Master Bentley snoozing |
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| Waiting for the ball to be thrown |
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| lily of the Valley in my front garden |
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| Master Cooper at 1yr old |
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| My stitchers day exchange piece from DJ :) |
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| Another of the pieces from DJ :) |
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| Scissor fob and another wee stitched item in the background from DJ :) |
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Finally framed some pieces
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today I watched the Royal Wedding and it was lovely , we sat outside at the neighbours drinking Pimms :) it was a glorious day and still is ...
right I had better finish for now as we have some friends coming over and I need to get ready .... take care one and all and happy stitching and squeak to you all again soon :) love mouse xxxxx
11 comments:
Master Bentley is very photogenic, he's a handsome fellow. It's been a beautiful day for the wedding - the weather couldn't have been better. Your lily of the valley is so pretty - does it come up every year?
Wow. This post was like a magazine! A little bit of everything and all good!
Love the way your kitchen now looks. Really love the new wallpaper in the front room. That is a gorgeous swan photo. DJ made awesome gifts!
Oh the photo of the swan! Stunning Michelle! Congrats on your work achievement, I hope it turns into more opportunities for you. I cannot believe how busy you ALWAYS are - going here and there - stitching and crocheting up a storm - and a huge home redo! I get tired just reading your blog. Loved the wedding - especially the the minister's address and the gospel choir. American touches in a most English of weddings.
My goodness.....so many wonderful things in your post! Congrats on finishing your NVQ....what a great achievement. No potholes on your trip? That I don't believe ;) Love all the work you've done on the house....bet you're glad to have things back to normal. All your stitching is wonderful (as always!) and I LOVE that wall of crocheted poppies.
You have been a busy mouse , love all your revamping every thing looks wonderful.
Love you stitching ,gifts and stash .
Your quilt looks fab.
Enjoy your week. Hugs.
Hi Ann..thank you ..yes the lily of the valley comes up every year and spreads too :) Told master bentley he was hansome ..lol he thanks you ;) x xxx
Lots of lovely things you have been doing and finishing off.
Congrats on the PASS
I do love lily of the valley, we have some in our garden too
I know I'm late to the party...haha...what lovely gifts you stitched!! And your framed pieces look so nice! You have been a busy lass, haven't you? Congratulations on your pass, I'm thrilled to my toes for you! You catch the most amazing moments with your camera!! The swan pic is gorgeous! Give Master Bentley a pat from me...and you can tell him DJ thinks he's a handsome boy too! (ps glad you liked your gifts, it's always a pleasure to stitch for someone who appreciates it!!)
Wonderful photos and a lovely mixture of life and stitching!
Love the colours you chose for the Linen & Threads sampler, they go well with the crochet.
Great to see the Birthday Quilt all finished too, could you send me a photo of the finished piece with my block a little bit more visible so I can add it to my Happy Dance blog please?
So pleased that you framed my purple and white sampler too, I have the matching pillow you made me ready and waiting for the framed piece to arrive. I'll go and stalk the postman now!
Oh, I loved catching up on all your news, Mouse. Lots of lovely things to read about. K. 😸
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