Stitch This

  • Death to the sock monster!!!

    First item to tackle is the laundry. I hate laundry. I have to embrace the beast though before He chews me up. I’ve done some research (ok surfing) and everyone says have a system. So here’s mine: one load everyday. Fold and put away previous load while current is washing. Iron once a week during…

  • In praise of knitting circles

    Did I ever mention the knitting club I frequent? It’s wonderful. I went last night even though I was feeling shaky and I’m so glad I did. Lovely chat and lovely cake. Plus I FINISHED LITTLE ONE’s JACKET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It’s taken a year but I cast off last night thank God! Just have to sew it…

  • Phew!

    where did I put that paperclip?     no seriousness today, just a thankfulness to have made it to Friday. My route to bedtime is as follows:   hang out washing that has been in machine half the day tidy my work papers away to keep the office lovely sort and fold laundry open wine…

  • Yay!!!!

    Finally I’ve done it! I’ve got a stitchy corner with all my pretties on show… Want a peek?! I got the dresser from eBay and the rest is repurposed from elsewhere in the house or my stash. The big dresser drawers are full of yarn!!!! The yellow vintage Brio box is 50 years old and…

  • Oh, come ON!!

    I have been working hard on clearing the office and creating a little stitchy heaven for me (and to show you) but it’s taking soooooooo long. Lots of other pulls on my time, some welcome (my boys, oh they’re great) some not so (I think I will throw the iron out of the window). I’m…