Wedding round the corner....



With my wedding round the corner - crafting has been the name of the game... From invitations, OOS, Table plans, bunting to crossstitch samplers i've been busy busy busy - Less than 3 weeks to go now till it all comes together!! Hopefully!! :)



Our wedding sampler complete
Definately one of the hardest cross stitches ive done....













Mums Victorian Rose finished and framed :)

Above is the result from my 'Intro to embroidery' course at Royal school of needlework Hampton court palace. i had such an amazing time and learn so much, Felt very inspired and have now booked on more day courses. Would definately recommend. :)

Havent updated for ages but ive been a busy bee...

Life got busy so my updates on Stichery didn't happen ... However I've done LOADS of stitching and even enrolled to do an embroidery day course in October (that was the earliest date!) Super excited for that. I've been making my way through my project list and have now complete the wedding guest book sign - here is a sneaky peak of it though the completed version I'm saving till the wedding ---->
I love it as it fits with our Gothic (ish) theme to the wedding. Pattern is from CrossStitcher <3

I couldn't go through the Jubilee without stitching Jan Constantine's crown. I stitched it onto a cheap string top from Primark.















Following a busy year at work our staff development day was kindly changed from e-learning etc to a fun day - for me this entailed a bit of yoga and chocolate rose making - i was pleased with my first attempted though it was rather difficult as the chocolate melts very quickly in hot hands

A new project has been added to my ever growing list - My mums house warming gift - She has definately chosen one of the hardest cross stitches ive done - but hey, im not one to shy away from a challenge - It features this beautiful Victorian rose and ornate designs. The colours are really beautiful and i look forward to posting the finished piece.

Easter 2012

An unexpected Easter break which has been a mix of highs and lows (and obviously i've still managed to fit in some stitching.)
Finished his felt phone snuggly from CrossStitcher magazine. I changed the colours to suit my taste more and am very pleased with the result.

My little Boo had a mast cell tumour removed yesterday so we have been looking after the poor little pooch. We all couldn't believe such a small wart looking growth could be cancer. So thankful we got it checked out and removed so there was no spreading. He is such a precious part of our family, it gets to us all when he is unwell. Bless his heart.

On a more positive note, breaking Warrior has been a dream. The little pud is certainly proving his worth in gold. He has taken it all in his stride and has so far been around the farm on a lead with no issues and even been off lead in the school completing circles, changing rein and halts. So proud with his progress.

AND ... My number one has been going from strength to strength... yep thats right Baby even manged a lesson with Vicky this week. So happy to take him back to the cob show yard he used to be a regular at. Obviously his fitness is much weaker after about 2 years off after his leg injury but he is showing many promising signs.... love him

Project heaven!

In light of my recent shopping spree i feel there is a need to make a complete list of my upcoming projects!! The materials are brought... now to find the time!

1- Finish Black Rose Cottage (nearly there )

2 - Wedding placecards for Top table - i saw these little beauties on Making spot a while ago so want to adapt them to fit our weddings theme !

3 - Wedding guestbook sign - a cross stitched A4 sign asking people to leave there well wishes!!

4 - Wedding Cake band - Black Aida and velet ribbon with our names!

5 - Whistle while you work cushion (CrossStitcher) the pattern that got me back into crossstitch! I adore this! Already made the tool wrap and i love it! Cant wait!

6 - The birdy teacosy and napkins (CrossStitcher) Another change to tryout evenweave!

7 - Zombie Felties - From the fabulous book ive had sitting on the bookshelf for far too long!

8 - Rose Hoops - Ive brought 5 different size hoops to stitch roses onto pretty vintage look fabrics. Idea from CrossStitcher and believe it featured in Mollie Makes too!

9 - Jane Greenoff scissor keepsake

10 - All you need is love wedding Sampler!

11 - Pink and apple green quilt - my first attempt at patchwork

Stitch and craft show 2012

Yesterday i had a super duper time at the craft show at Olympia. It was much more than i expected with so many workshops to take part in, loads of beautiful works on display and a chance to meet your favourite stitchy icons. I got to meet Jane Greenoff (designer of the lettering im using on the black rose cottage sampler!) who had a beautiful stall (definately my favourite, closely followed by the crossstitcher stall!) Her work was so beautiful and it was great to get a look at it really close.
The fun continued upstairs with the patchwork area!! I had the greatest fun creating my own patch to go on a jubilee quilt which will be displayed at Alexandra place! Plus i found the inspiration for my own quilt in this gorgeous apple green and pink colours
I will definately be attending the next one !!

On the trial to success...

(September 2010)

How fast the time has gone since we brought Apache Warrior as a 15 month old cob (above). The idea was he would take the pressure off my original gem, Baby. However this has not quite worked out, infact its worked out better....Baby seems to go from strength to strength after recovering from his injury (torn meniscus in left stifle) and we are now keeping fingers crossed he will be able to compete this season. :)

Long leining (March2012)

Anyway back to the Little Pud... Another month and it will be his third birthday and breaking time!! I can not wait...i don't feel any nerves as Warrior has taken everything i've asked of him in his stride. He has grown so much and now looks like the true beautiful gypsy cob he is : D Exciting stuff!!

Black Rose Cottage

My home sweet home... was definately meant to be. After many many failed offers and loads of viewing, me and my fiance in a house we now call Black Rose Cottage. A beautiful Victorian semi built in 1879.... We are smitten...

This is my progress so far for the sampler to go near the front door... Im experimenting with adding seed beads to the black roses which i love!

Never to feel left out my gorgeous Staffy Boo has be investigate!

Nothing better than a BABY....

The perfect reason to get even more Crafty!! My beautiful cousin had a bounching baby boy Taylor in November so i was eager to try out my crafting skills ...

Blankie

A cream blankie with green and blue strips, My first attempt at a crochet flower shows much improvement can be made! Super difficult!

Booties

Defiantely a tad on the big side!! but i was very pleased with my first attempt at increasing and decreasing stitches

Christening Pressie

 

Burning Love

After being introduced to cross stitch by my nanny at about 12 years old my passion has now firmly re-rooted... I hope that by blogging i can meet like-minded people, find inspiration and keep track of my present and future projects... But first a few catch up posts...

Cath Kidson - Definitely a fan but not a fanatic

Absolutely love the books, the photos and projects, her style is lovely but find the mainstream 'vintage' less desirable. Inspiration to be taken for sure, but wont be the one spending hundreds in her shops.

Auntie Ticket

After my lovely friend decided to start her own baking company i thought a Christmas Cross stitch was defiantely a must for her pressie. Using different images i found on the internet i put this together myself and was very pleased with the final result (and so was she! ) The glittery backing was from Hobbycraft along witht the clip frame