Our shops are full of Union Jack items, and any thing retro
I am not normally a fan of retro items, but this cushion just called to me, it's not even my colours for the sitting room, and I had to do a deal with Kev, one new cushion in one old cushion out, which was not so bad, one of my cushions was looking jaded.
I have finished my 1st square for my sampler, and did aload of green stitching, I am mad, I have the frame for this piece and so I have set the size, but most of the contents I have to design, I have plans for the outside area's and will put an ABC in the centre, the rest is just a mixture of what I have in my head, and as you know that will change as I stitch, I have asked each of the family for two things which they think would describe them selves, Kev has gone for Guardsman and his motorbike. I'm not sure what I will have. I also want a stork under which I will sew the names, DOB, and weight of our grandsons. I also want Grace my cat on there.So my head is spinning with idea's.
We have had a lady move close to us with loads of cats, we think as many as 8 or 9, which is a problem for Grace, she is a small cat and they are picking on her, Grace now does not go out much. The cats are always in my garden, I do chase them out, they are messing every where, I think I am going to have a word with there owner, but I am looking for ways to stop them digging. The birds and squirrels are not visiting so much, and I do miss them.
Su our daughter had good news this week, she has her new job, still within Estee-Lauder and her replacement starts on 31st January, so once she has trained her she will move to her new department, we are so pleased for her.I have not seen Fliss, she is unwell and as I am not allowed to catch any germs I have not been to visit, I hope to be able to see her early next week.
We are hoping to have a walk around Portchest Castle this afternoon, and then later I hope to be able to sew, an almost perfect weekend.
I hope Fliss is feeling better soon! And Congrats to Su!
ReplyDeleteYour sampler is going to be smashing! So glad you are stitching again!
The pillow - hehe - all I could think it Mini Cooper! Looks good!
Your sampler will look excellent when it's finished!
ReplyDeleteThe first square looks really good :)
Your cat has such beautiful markings! I haven't seen a tortoise shell with grey. I really love it.
Can't wait to see what you come up with next for the sampler.
Happy Stitching
Bec
Hi Marlene,
ReplyDeleteI saw that you are a new follower of Emmie and now as I write this, I see Miss Denise is here also. How have I missed your blog?
This is the only post I have read, but I kow I shall read more when I finish this. I LOVE what you did in your corner, and your thought process for the rest is spot on.
Please come visit me if you have time. I would so like that.
From your newest follower, Paula :0}
Oh, my husband and I were talking about what we have used, and heard about, to keep cat's out of the area . . . moth balls can work and I have read that tobacco works. (take cigaretts or chewing tobacco, soak them in water and spread around the area you want to keep them out of.)
ReplyDeleteI do hope you can have a good talk with their owner. Little Grace needs to feel safe in her own yard.