International Hermit and Stitch Weekend

I've seen updates on this event many times before so I thought I'd give it a go myself! I have a SAL and Christmas ornament stitching to catch up with so hopefully this will keep the momentum going. I have been huddled up with my quilt for the last couple of days trying to fend off the lurgy - another couple of sedentary days can't hurt.

Hope you enjoy whatever your weekend brings you.

Kate

I hope you can forgive me....

..... for being just a little late in announcing the next stop on the Travelling Pattern's epic tour.  We have been away for a furiously busy weekend, arriving home in time for bed Sunday evening ~ more on that later ~ and Monday was just a blur!

The next stitcher is:

Jo at Serendipitous Stitching

Jo could you please contact me with your address and I will mail the patten on to you.  Many thanks to all those who left comments.  Remember to follow the pattern for a chance to become a member of The Stitcherhood.

Happy Tuesday.

Kate

SAL Finale

The mystery SAL from Carol at iStitch is now finished ~ aside from stitching the bonus pin pillow and making up.  This has been a really lovely project to participate in ~ mine already holds many, many memories.  I have stitched this here a home and also on holiday in France with my LM and the GB's, through our most happy and sad events of the year.

Stitched on 40 ct Antique White Linen

1/2 with Dinky Dyes Limited Edition Silk

Kate

A Quick Finish

 Joy Ambigram by Meg Shinall

From November Issue of TGOSM

Stitched on 28 ct White Cashel Linen

DMC threads

Homemade Cord

This was such a quick finish ~ I completed the stitching Monday evening and put it together Tuesday at Stitching Group.

Seasonal stitching is quite prevalent in my world at the moment and I will have more ornament finishes to share with you soon.

Don't forget the Travelling Pattern is waiting to be assigned a enew home on Sunday ~ leave a comment on my last post if you are interested in joining The Stitcherhood.

Kate

Sharing the Stitcherhood

The travelling pattern has been delayed while staying in our home, and for this I apologise ~ sadly I had other things to think about.
It has travelled well and had visited 7 homes before ours ~ you can check out all the gorgeous finishes at the following blogs:
Hooked On Stitches
Loretta Stitching Blog
Old Ragged Threads
Reflections In The Pond
Erica's Places
My New Perspective
Buttons & Stitches

My version is stitched on 18ct Floba with a mix of DMC, Six Stands Sweet and Crescent Colours.  I added some lace trim in place of the satin stitch border and a couple of tiny buttons.  I have a plan for finishing this however the aid of the LM is required so I need to wait until he has time to assist me.

If you would like to be part of this sweet Travelling Pattern here are the rules:


1. Comment on this post, saying you would like to be part of the Stitcherhood.

2. You agree (if you are chosen) to stitch the design and send it along to the next person in a timely manner. If this means dropping everything in your rotation to concentrate on this project...so be it. If you can't bring yourself to do this ~ don't sign up.

3. You must have an active blog to participate. If you have a blog but never post to it ~ you won't be chosen to be the next stitcher.

4. This is a giveaway-type Travelling Pattern. That means you must follow it from blogger to blogger to enter each time it is ready to send along. Commenting on this post doesn't make you a guaranteed part of the Stitcherhood.


If you would like the chance to become part of the Stitcherhood then please leave a comment against this post only ~ I hope to announce the next stitcher on Sunday 13 November.

Kate

iStitch SAL Update

I've re-posted the pictures as the first comment received advised that there was a problem viewing them ~ hope it has worked this time!

Part IV

Part V

Part VI

Part VII

Just waiting on the final part to finish this now.  It's been lovely to stitch so a huge thank you to Carol for sharing her wonderful design with us.

Kate

Our First Lady

and my Lovely Mum

Veda Ann
22 April 1924 to 24 September 2011

I haven't had the heart to be blogging recently  - my last post was full of excitement for visiting my WP's at my Lovely Mum's new "home".  Sadly this visit started earlier than expected and was for the purpose of waiting for an ambulance to return Mum to the hospital which she was discharged from just the day before. 

Mum is terribly missed by our Wonderful Dad, us 11 children together with our spouses/partners, 21 grandchildren some with spouses/partners, 9 great grandchildren and all those who have had the privilege of knowing her.

We are so grateful for all the lovely cards, messages, kind thoughts and prayers sent to our family.

A memorable message from one of the cards Dad received:
"Kindness is a word that the deaf can hear and the blind can see - and Veda had this in abundance for anyone she met"

We are all very fortunate to have had this incredibly special lady in our lives.

A messsage from Dad to Mum, written from his heart almost 70 years ago.
Whereso'er I am, below or else above you,
Whereso'er you are my heart shall always love you.
Thank you for reading.

Kate