Stitch This

  • Chosen!

      Choose-day part 2. This is My Quilt Top. I started it about 8 or 9 years ago and it’s completely stitched by hand. All of it. It took ages, a real labour of love. Now it needs quilting. I thoug I’d start CHoose-days with a bang. I choose to actually get this thing sandwiched…

  • So predictable…

    So I was torn about this post. Do I reflect on times past, review 2011, or do I look forward and consider my resolution(s). Well, dear reader, as a nod to optimism I choose to go forwards, move on. I could have made a massive list of resolutions, I normally do. But then, as they…

  • Buttons and bobbins

    As Christmas slips away from us, I thought I’d show you my Other Present. This from my sister in law and her vintage-obsessed husband. This is possibly one of the nicest presents I’ve ever received. How lovely.

  • Tick!

    I held my nerve. Let’s hope Elder’s teachers like their felty flowers. I do.

  • Kaffe Society

    The charity shop strikes again….this masterpiece has given me loads of ideas for 2012…. Bliss. I’ve a horrible cold so this shot of colour is just what I needed!! Update: oh God. I went back. 3 more books on Needlepoint incl Fassett’s tome, Glorious Needlepoint. I’m a danger to myself.