Just a bit more

In to the second week of my 2 half term, they have a extra week as they have been building a new school next door to the one they are at, so now this school is ready the school has taken this half term plus a extra week to move all items out of old into the new, Moving house is stress full i wonder what stress they have doing all the school stuff,

The new building does look great and hope it all runs well when they go back to school.

And just a little up-date of the x-stitch i have worked on this week Little china,

Yesterday had a bad day with it, kept un-picking a section over and over again, might be due to my eyes being tired as i was up at a very early time that day way to early in fact 3am and for no true reason just could not sleep, but in the end after a few attempts to get it right it was working much better,

And just a little bit more done on the xmas angel, still like to get this done before xmas as like to make it into a wall hanging,

No fabric sewing at all this week due to hands still sore and when kids are at home cant sit for long near the machine, have more time when they are at school or out for the day,

My few days,

The before picture of Little China before i spend some time on it over next few days.

The Christmas angel over half done now on this,

My week has been a good one with my cross-stitching and fabric sewing, one good thing i found was some good sheets that will be ideal as backing for my quilt tops, all was double sized from our local charity shop,

Have done a lot on the Christmas angel, going to give this a rest for few days due to working on little china for a while it was nice to get it out after a long time away,

Some of you know i get bad hands and this cold weather does not help them much at all, i have found it painful just to do simple jobs and to drive car well that's very much i cant do till they are bit better, the good thing is i can sew as that's mostly using my finger tips, using sewing machine is also good as it does all the work, still struggle with holding scissors thou,

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A Wish

There is many times we all like to have a list of x-stitch charts we like to have or a patchwork/quilt design pattern , i have decided to add a new blog to my list with some pictures of x-stitch charts i love to own in the future ,

Pop along to have a look you might like them too,
Click on the link below to visit,
http://traceyswish.blogspot.com/

x : )

Just a small finish .

Just a small finish to show you today, The Somebunny will be going to Jane`s charity group , and the love heart square not sure what will happen to this yet , still in its early days,

No big news really at this moment its been a lazy day for me trying to take some relaxing time off, i may be here for a while instead of my Facebook page,

Happy stitching everyone,

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What i have done

Tulip cushion


Well most of last week we had some great weather, and on the Tuesday and Wednesday i had 2 trips out on a date, and the other days was just normal doing the usual things at home and lots of sewing in-between,


more done on the Angel of hope,

More done on the xmas angel,

This one will be for charity.
May make this owl into a cushion or add it to a quilt, not sure yet,

Quilt top made for a quilt

My sewing corner

The kitchen angel i did ages ago, and the new xmas angel

My sewing space in the corner of my bedroom,

I have had a great few days doing more sewing than anything else , so no major news really,

Had a tidy up of my sewing corner, it never stays tidy for long, plus started a small xmas stitch a xmas angel, i did the kitchen angel last year but now wanted to do the xmas angel, i hope to get it done and made into a wall hanging in time for xmas.

Birthday

Yesterday was my 41st Birthday,

Just wanted to share with you what Callum and Savannah got me ,

Savannah got me the photo frames with picture of them in, one school uniform other in normal enjoying time on there bikes.

Callum got me some fabric and a real of cotton which i very much needed.

I had a very relaxing day with plenty of x-stitch done on the Angel of Hope, My mum cooked tea for us all so ended the nice day,

Update

Well it really has changed this weather now, lots of rain most days with the odd nice day like it is today bright but cold,

With this cold snap coming quicker than I'm ready for i have been busy trying to make quick quilts, even tho i have a lot to learn with quilting and really could do with finding a local group which i have tried to do but not within easy reach for me, Maybe good to start one up but as I'm a learner in quilting would need someone who can quilt great to help run a group, Any ideas be welcome for this or if you know anyone from my area who could help.

Done some work also on my Angel of hope later i will add some photo`s of what i have done later,

Plans also for changing my lounge round, the fireplace is in a bad place where ever someone sits on sofa it cant no be seen, and when the fire lights are on its nice to see them rather than turn heads to look, so moving it to the other side of the room,

I also did a brave thing few weeks ago, joined a date site, i feel ready to find happieness hopefully with mr right,

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What damage nature can do,

No words for this, just shows how nature takes over sometimes, Damage from today's winds, stronger than i thought

I have done some sewing over last few days, will show later, its just been a stressful day,

Chesterfield steam fair,

Its been a busy last few weeks of summer holiday getting all school things together, lets hope we have not forgot anything, lol.

This weekend just gone there was a steam fair in Chesterfield it be on again in may, we had such a great day we will be going again,

Got done one more charity square for Jane hope to have more time to do more, when my 2 are back at school end of this week,

Had some bargains lately at our charity shops and car boots on fabric as well as few other great finds.

Past x-stitch,

This is just a few old cross-stitch designs i have done over the years that has been in bottom draw far too long,

I hope to add them now to quilts , wall hanging`s, or cushion`s,

Giveaway

Pop over to http://www.psiquilt.com/ for a great giveaway,

Good luck all

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Few Picture`s

No major news to tell you about today,

Its been a busy 1st weekend of school hol`s and im sure the rest will be just as busy, hope weather stays good,

Over weekend i did just do a bit of sewing,

Started a charity square for Jane should get it done by end of today , as got to wait in for the plumber to sort taps in bathroom or replace them, Plenty of time to stitch, lol,

Also made a few quick hot plate mats, not too happy with the end result as i did rush these a little,

I do hope you all have a good day

Take care

Savannah`s prom, and new family pic`s

Hi Friends,

Its been a while again since i been here, I'm finally getting back to my sewing now I'm a single mum again, Hope to update you later in day of what i need to finish and what i like to start sewing



Savannah had a prom night last night she loved it so much, looks so grown up,



Plus Callum a update picture of him too, he hates his photo taken, lol,



Im on Facebook if you want to pop over for a visit,
Have a great day all

Take care,

My x-stitch up-date

I am ment to be resting today which I'm not good at for long, I'm one for getting up and doing things, Reason is I'm getting lots of bad ear ache`s maybe a old dental issue from years back they caught a nerve taking a tooth out, its not a ongoing problem but has bit bit painful last few days.

So it be a good day to get some stitching done which has been lacking in my life.

Can you also remember i had problems with my hands all ways getting sore well i have had some allergy test done and waiting for more, 2 main things is Latex and concrete plus some others too many on list to put down. but now they are under control ( fingers crossed they stay ok for a while or for good )

These are the 3 main stitching projects i have on the go at moment, may look thou my charts to see what small design i can do.

9 patch

Its been a great week here with the weather cold and frosty most morning but the days have been very sunny,
Good news and sad news today,

Good news im getting more sewing done just cant show you any pictures for a while.
I may not be able to add pictures for a while due to me losing the wire connection for the camera , no pictures of what I'm doing for a bit but in time i can add at a later date.,
Last week i started a 9 patch quilt top with a Navy blue border edging at moment its a small lap quilt size and growing slowly,
spent some time on my hexi quilt too that's going very well now all hand sewn which i do find very relaxing .
Not done much with my cross-stitch for a while with the better weather and brighter days i be able to sit and spend time on this.

Sad news,
A Early post said we took a rescue dog in called Jack well sadly we had to give him up plus all the other pets we had, they was not helping my hands and since then my hands have been much better still sore in places,

Take care

Tracey

Sewing space

Just like to say thank you for comments and the personal comments on my hands being so sore, at moment i have to carry on with creams till march when i have some patch test`s done to find out whats going on, it looks to me like it will be a long journey, today is a good day there not too bad maybe due to some tablets i have to take, One other thing I'm not aloud to do is any washing up or cleaning that's to do with water, other jobs OK as long as i use plenty of cream before & after.

Onto some sewing talk, well i like to show you my new sewing corner which Mick made for me just before Christmas but now is in more use, now that i have sorted all the things out in the right place.

Mick has still to put shelves up for me so all those boxes will be of the work top so then will have more space to cut and sew.

Also this is just some of the projects i have on-going the hexi quilt will take me the longest the one with all the 3 patch shape wave effect, the one with the round circle hexi quilt should be a quicker job,

The Chinese wall hanging is nearly done i hope to finish today just got the top ties to add on.

Have plenty of x-stitch on the go to i will show them at a later date,

Late or Early

Well this can be a Late or Early Christmas stitch, As i always leave everything till last few months nearer Xmas this will have to be classed as early i think you agree, As i spent some time browsing my mags i came across this little Santa stitch he looked bright and cheerful this was the reason i felt like doing him, i don't seam to get as much time to x-stitch or work with my fabric like i used to due to family life and sore hands,

I will keep you posted as often as i can,

More pictures will follow soon,

xx

still here

Hi Friends

Well it has been awhile, time has just gone so fast with so much has happened,
My last post was in the beginning of November and since then been mostly family things going on, but now Christmas has past & with Mick making me a sewing corner out I'm slowly getting back to stitching when my hands let me, as over the last few months they have become very sore and painful, I'm due to visit the hospital about them in February so fingers crossed they with improve,
No camera as yet so no pictures to show but i hope to replace the one i had soon

Watch this space for pictures soon

Take care all,