Friday 11 January 2013

Don't stop me now

Well the first week back at work done and dusted and boy am I glad it's over.
Things are a little unsettled AGAIN as another co worker bites the dust  (through choice) so as from Monday I am back to running the cafe practically singlehandedly until the new lady starts in a few weeks time. TBH I'm trying not to even think about it!
 There will be more disruption to come in February as Iv'e been called upon to do Jury service, I'm  excited and nervous scared to death at the same time...eeeeeek!
On the plus side I'm on a crafting roll at the moment and there's no stopping me.
A small mountain of hexies have been lovingly whipstitched together ready to be made into two cushion covers...hopefully by next week.



 Hand stitching is most definitely my 'thing' and Iv'e loved plonking myself on the sofa of an evening, feet up with a cuppa and one or two  three or four biscuits to hand, stitching away... trouble is, I don't want to stop there so Iv'e embarked on another hexie cushion project, this time for the campervan. It's going to be another random pattern (not sure random pattern makes sense but I know what I mean!)  Iv'e decided I prefer this look on a small project, and I also have lots of odd bits of fabric to use up, so two birds one stone and all that.




Like I said hand stitching is my thing, it always has been and I'm proud to say I have been complemented on my teeny tiny stitches more than once, However I'm determined that 2013 will be the year I bond with my sewing machine and hopefully dare I say it, become firm friends... (don't hold your breath as Iv'e had this same conversation with myself on many an occasion!)

I also had a pile of badges to sew onto little H's scout shirt (not my favourite kind of stitching project!) but it reminded me of another little job I wanted to do....unpick the badges from his cub scout jumper so I can stitch them onto the family camp blanket.


This brought a little tear to my eye, it's the helpers badge that little H  had to stitch on all by himself, I think he was 8 or 9 when he did this so not bad eh!


 In a bid to become slightly more organised with the birthdays this year and to satisfy my craft obsession Iv'e decided to make all the cards (plus a few spares) I'm going to need for the year.
I'm always on the last minute with birthdays, sometimes only remembering the day before, or in my step Sister's case the day after...ooops sorry Sis. Anyhow it gives me the perfect excuse to order myself a few new goodies to add to the stash.
 I will also be popping over to Creative Breathing for inspiration. I have dipped in and out of this blog for ages now but after seeing the fabulous Christmas creations I am now a regular loiterer!
I have to be in the mood for card making but when I am I become obsessed, especially when I come up with an idea, I end up with endless variations on that theme.

Sadly there have been no thrifty finds of late and I'm starting to feel a little tetchy so I'm planning  a mooch around the local charity shops tomorrow....better wrap up warm!

Hopefully I will be back next week with at least one Tah dah.

Have a great weekend   : )

15 comments:

  1. Love your pile of hexies - just a perfect Winter project. Have fun at the shops, hope you find some fabulous treasure bargains!
    xx

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    1. Thanks Gilly
      sadly I never made it to the charity shops, I decided I needed to take the ironing pile in hand!
      : )

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  2. Beautiful patchwork, I especially love the one with the embroidered fabric in the centre. Also loving the crochet blanket, I made one recently but with a black border. Good luck with the charity shop shopping, please show us if you find any good bargains! xx

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    1. Thanks Julia
      they are my favourite too, it was the first time I had ever cut up any embroidery and it was a scary moment!

      : )

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  3. I'm glad someone else gets a bit edgy whey they can't get around the charity shops - thought that was just me! Love the fabrics you are using.
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

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    1. Thanks Liz
      I'm really enjoying the patchwork, hopefully I will manage to finish them before moving on to the next project (what are the chances!!!)

      : )

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  4. Sounds like busy times ahead for you. I love the fabric in your hexs. I'm drooling over them here.
    Rosie xx

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    1. AH thanks Rosie
      They are a mixture of small scraps Iv'e had lying around for ages.
      I am very busy at the moment but enjoying every minute!
      : )

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  5. Hexies are soooo addictive! You are being super organised, I'm very impressed!!! :) x

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    1. Hahaha Ada
      you should know me.....I'm only organised on paper!!!
      : )

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  6. Lovely hexies :) I've been wanting to make some for a while but never find the time x

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    1. Thanks
      You need to go for it with the hexies sooooo relaxing!

      : )

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  7. Hi there - thanks for your comment on my blog. Like you I much prefer hand stitching to using the machine - I keep promising myself I will learn how to use it properly, but I never do...

    Love your hexies but the way.

    Gillian x

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  8. Thanks Gillian
    I am going to bite the bullet and get on the machine hopefully tomorrow to finish the hexie cushions.

    : )

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  9. What beautiful colours - I love the red against the green and hexies too.

    Nina x

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