Not quite a dresser

As I have mentioned in the past I have 'stuff '

I have been very good and tried my best to de-clutter.

The things that are left are things that I love and could not bare to part with.

Too many memories.

I needed somewhere to display them as I love having my 'things' around me.

Above is the storage solution that hubbie came up with.

It is made up with the 'Billy' shelfing system from Ikea.

I have to say I wasn't convinced it would work but I have to say I think it looks great.

A bit country looking made from modern units.

Some of the highlights are.

Birdhouse that hubbie bought in Macys.

Doll reminds me of my girlies when they were young and their red curly hair.

My button angel from my dear friend Margaret.

Love this sampler also has a wee birdhouse.

Finally got around to framing it

Bought this picture at the Country Living Fair in November last year.

It is a winter scene with a Christmas Tree but love too much to only have it on display at Xmas

Close-up of button Angel.

My friend knows me soooooooooo well

'Country Hearts'

I am a sucker for pretty country things and love checked and tiny floral fabrics.

Made this over the past few days.

Lots of cute fabrics that I love

Lots of hand sewing and quilting

Look at the cute button

It has pride of place hanging on the door of the kitchen
display cabinet

'1997'

My first venture into crafting happened many moons ago when I was at the local library and came across a book by Una Stubbs (actress) on stitch craft she spent any spare time she had stitching. This book was like turning on a light bulb for me and so began my love of stitching.

I spent my free time (not much of it with two girls, work and a hubbie who worked away from home) cross stitching. Chatting to somone at work led to a quilting class in the Speirs Centre (community hall) which I enjoyed but slipped back to cross stitch.

A few years later a visit to Linlithgow Palace resulted in finding Purely Patchwork I signed up for a basic class and my love affair with Patchwork And Quilting began.

The unpacking of 'that box' also resulted in finding the first sampler I made at Purely Patchwork it was all hand sewn and was completed in March 1997. (14 years ago hard to believe when in my mind I am still 18.....) My fav colour green as usual.

All these years wonder how many stitches ?????? The one thing that has remained is my love of hand sewing and although I do sometimes use my sewing machine for quickness I am first and foremost a hand quilter and love nothing better than sitting cosy in front of the fire a cup of something comforting and my ipod playing my favourite music...... bliss

First steps and Ruby Slippers

Colin and I have had a couple of holidays in Cornwall. First time we went we found these Wizard of Oz teddies. Having the same name as the front lady but not the ruby slippers Colin bought them for my birthday. They had plastic protective covers which seemed to have been lost in one of our house moves.
Colin was cleaning out the garage and found a box low and behold the protective covers were in it and these cutie wee slippers too.

These are Aimees first pair of slippers can't believe she ever wore them they so small and cute.

Aimee is now 6yrs old.

The box must have been packed 4 years ago when we first downsized.......

SHAME ON ME!!!!!!!!

Castles fairies,dragons and more

Aimees school project is Fairy Tales.

Parents were given notice two weeks ago that a casltle was to be built by the children as part of their homework. This allowed the collecting of various boxes,toilet roll holders, yoghurt cartons etc. The homework assignment was handed out on Monday complete with a letter from the 'DRAGON' that a castle be built and brought to school on Friday.

Aimee worked really hard after school inbetween all her out- of- school activities and regular homework.

The base is a cardboard box, the hill an upside down bowl, the castle a kitchen roll tube and toilet roll holders the top of the turrets is rolled-up paper made into a cone shape. The 'DRAGON' lives in the cave on the side of the hill.


What you can't see that clearly is the whole castle is covered in glitter.
Seems the sparklier the castle the better it will look


Think the girl did good

The Hundred Acre Wood Crowd

The house situation has not been resolved yet well I suppose it has in the the fact that we have decided not to go ahead with the purchase as we feel it is too big a risk to take having an indemnity insurance against the house incase the ex-owners made a claim on the property and it will also show on the titledeed for the property.

Anyway we have started looking again but the big problem is we really don't seem to have the stomach for it. In other words from someone who used to be the owner of an estate agents who loved property I CANNIE BE BOTHERED.

We are thinking of moving to another rented property(this is an ex-manse it is frozen and the church have no money to upgrade the heating system) something newish with a nice efficient heating system would be nice.

Well anyhoo I think I going to take the Christmas decorations down and thought I better pop photo of the tree for this year and also let everyone see who came to stay with us forever and ever and will make an appearance every Christmas from now on.

THE WHOLE GANG IN THE BOOK BASKET

THE TIGGER & POOH

Seated on Aimees fav chair

Oh Christmas Tree!

For the last 10 years or so I have made my most dearest friend a

crafty gift at Christmas.

I usually give her it around the beginning of December so it can be used to decorate her house.

Poor woman may need a bigger house by the time we are in our 70s.

This is this years effort a doorstop.

Hope to give her it over the next few days as the the snow has put paid to visiting her lately.

The placemat underneath is the ones I have been working on over the last few days.

12 Days of Snow (nearly)

Been snowing on and off here for well over a week now all seemed to be getting back to normal and we wake up this morning to yet more snow.

Anyway kept myself busy.

Also thought I was going to collect the keys for our new house on 25th November

Did I heck...........

The day I was to collect the keys a surprising phone call from the lawyer put paid to the nice cosy thoughts about Christmas garlands, bunting and trees. The short version is because we are buying a repossession property there was a High Court ruling slipped quietly into play the day before which basically allowing the previous owners still to have a claim on the property because the repossession was not carried out properly. We are still no further forward and the snow is not helping as the solicitors acting on behalf of the bank selling the property are based in Aberdeen and the office is closed due to the snow.

Anyhoo I did this Red Stitch Work 12 Days of Christmas garland for the staircase in the new house but have decided since finishing it last week I would put it up in the house we are renting.

I very happy with it.

Two of my favorite things about Christmas. The Twelve Days of Christmas and A Christmas Carol.

I have also made new placemats and a Christmas goodie for my bestest friend.

Will post photo next time as I will hopefully have given it to her by then.

Have also put tree up photos tomorrow in the daylight

Love stitching

Life is a bit hectic here at the moment.

Colin goes away to China on Saturday for 3 weeks.

Un-forseen circumstances mean we are only now about to move house . We get the keys while Colin is away. We plan to move the week after he gets back.

Anyhoo tried to have a relaxing weekend I love hand sewing so enjoyed making the cushion below to add to my Christmas collection. Quite pleased with it. The middle is a Tilda pattern.

Disney Fun

The family spent 5 days in Euro Disney during the half term break. It was the most magical time for all including the adults who out numbered the kids 5 to 2. Watching Aimee's face was brilliant as she saw all the characters that she knows so well come to life in front of her eyes. Here are a few photos

My favourite ladies

Mr Mickey

With the one and only Minnie

Outside Boo's Door

Stitch helping Aimee with her chips

Son in law Graham grandson Murray and Sully

The girls with Mickey in his Cafe

Ashley and Aimee in Adventureland

Aimee loved getting her face painted every day!!!!! This was her favourite

Aimee with Jack she just loves him.

This guy was fab