A lovely mild day yesterday, and a walk round the garden provided a pleasant surprise with this bunch of miniature daffodils and some winter roses. Oh! the poor garden is so neglected partly because of the weather but also there are only so many hours in a day. The past month has been a very trying one, with several ups and downs and rushed visits to hospital, it is also taking time to adjust to the changes we have to make to our life style, Paul's health will never improve however he is now to receive blood transfusions fortnightly and it is hope that these at least will provide some stability
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Thank you for all the encouraging comments left on my last posting on the Junior embroiderers successes. The group has now been handed over to Maree and Mary and I know it is in good hands. Caitlin now comes once a week after school and we sit and stitch together, so I will share from time to time what she is doing. Finding time to stitch has not been easy although I always have something small in my handbag to fill in time waiting for appointments.
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One item of stitching that was finished was for a friend's special birthday, unfortunatly it was quite late in getting there This tiny pocket is a mon ami Pierre design and I stitched it on 40 count Permin linen using Chameleon Strand threads in the lovely grey-blue shade called Thatch. And my stitchers challenge piece stitched at the same time was one of those small projects that could be carried with me... we did a small tissue case of the paper pocket tissues. here is mine.
The border design came from Round the World in 80 stitches by Papillion Creations, I have started but not got very far with this project but hopefully now I will get a chance to get back to stitching again. I did stitch for the last IHSW but did not get a chance to post my effort and as the next weekend is not far away I will show my few stitches then.
I have tried to visit everyones blogs and love reading your news, not been very good at leaving comments special when time has been limited, however hopfully will call on you soon and say Hi.
11 comments:
That is beautiful! I like it.
Greetings from Germany, Gabi
What a beautiful pocket of A Mon Ami Pierre. I love the colour you used!
Have a nice week-end, Evelyne
ohhh helllooo nice to hear from you again :) glad to hear that something is being done to help your DH have a better quality of life :)
beautiful stitching as always and that wee pocket for your tissues is lovely too :)
take care and glad to hear you are back stitching again :)
love mouse xxxx
Beautiful finishes Lee!
I love the sweet daffodils and the Hellebores...they are some of my favorite flowers.
Hello again Lee! You and Paul are in my prayers. Your tiny pocket is lovely. That is the most beautiful tissue case I have ever seen. :)
How sweet that Caitlin comes to stitch after school each week. I'm sure that must help take your mind off Paul's health issues temporarily...
Your gifts for your friend are so stunning and the tissue case is almost too pretty to use!
Take care now...
I'm sharing the message recieved from theperson who recieved the tissue case....
I do wish I knew how to add a comment on your blog!!! I would have said "the friend is over the moon" I took both pieces to share at Guild yesterday and they were most impressed.
I had just worked out (while showing "80 stitches" to folk yesterday) that the band on the tissue sachet was your adaption of a section in Around the World and then I read it on your blog!! It really does work beautifully. The beads amazed us - they are s-o-o-o tiny.
I loved your flower arrangement too. Isn't it nice to see signs of Spring.
Lyn
Just returned back to the computer after a week on vacation..glad to read that Paul will try a new treatment. I love the pocket, as usual, you stitch beautifully and the tissue holder is so nice.
I'm always in AWE of what you stitch Lee. The pocket is Gorgeous and the tissue holder Spectacular! Love the colors you selected especially the Thatch thread. Lovely daffodils and winter roses and to think they were waiting for you in your own yard. Beautiful. Always you and Paul are in my prayers.
love Annette
They are both gorgeous, congratulations
What gorgeous pieces so beautifully finished!
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