Firstly I sorted my hexagon workbox, for a while I had been using 3 boxes, but moving all the fat quarters out of this box, gave me room for my stitched hexagons, I don't have so many so everything in one place. The two other boxes are now being used for other things. I still have a few to stitch into shapes.
I have started stitching them into flowers, this time I want them all to match, I do have 6 made up flowers from my previous project. I still have no idea what I can make, I will stitch and see how many I have, before making any decisions.
More stitching, the pale pink infill is done, and more squares started, the white infill on the diamonds has to be stitched, I will probably do 2 or 3 more squares in this design. This is going to be major this month, as I have decided not to purchase any craft things, I don't really need anything, I have loads of stash.
We stayed up to watch the London fireworks, and to sit with the cats if local houses had any fireworks, luckily locally they were finished by 12.15, so we were not too late to bed, sadly I again did not sleep well, and was up at 5.30am. We were invited to a neighbours house, but I was far too tired to go, so a lazy New Years Day at home, hubby cooked a roast beef dinner.
It's a very grey and dull time, I have loads of candles out, I have left a few of my battery operated lights out as well, anything to make the house a bit brighter. It does not feel so bare this year, just lovely and clean. I think I have done all the sorting I can, life is much easier when you don't own so much. The cats baskets are again in front of the radiator, both love it there, nice and warm and they can look out at the garden from their beds. We have so much rain in the forecast, having crafts to do will help pass the days.
We went through our very full freezers last Friday, we have loads of bits we should use up, the same in our store cupboards. I have not wanted to lower stocks just in case of shortages, but we still have far too much food. We have decided to not shop other than veg and milk for a few weeks, it will be good to get rid of lingering items.
That's what I'm doing, using up leftovers and not buying anything except fresh veg and dairy.
ReplyDeleteIt's that time of year, we sort, clean and tidy, and eat everything we lingering in freezers and cupboards.
DeleteWe didn't stay up to see the new year in, we were both tired so went to bed at 10.30pm only to be woken at 11pm by a barrage of fireworks in the street. Some plonker decided to set them off on the green near the play area. There were bits of plastic and sticks from rockets everywhere the next day. Honestly, some people.....
ReplyDeleteHappy new year Marlene. I hope it's a great one x
They don't care about where their stuff lands and the mess they make, it's all about the moment.
DeleteWishing you a very Happy New Year Marlene. It sounds like Christmas was lovely with your family. Looking forward to seeing your stitching calendar as it progresses through the year.
ReplyDeleteI am excited to get going, I have a notebook so I can draw any revalent for the month, I have already drawn wind and rain.
DeleteWe also have been working our way through the freezer. We seemed to have accumulated so many frozen goods, and so have been eating our way through the older ones before we need to buy anymore.
ReplyDeleteWe too watched and enjoyed the London fireworks.
ReplyDeleteOur Christmas decorations are all down and put away for another year.
Happy New Year Wishes.
All the best Jan
Using up leftovers here as well, and trying to use up a few meats that have been in the freezer for a while. The stitching looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year.
God bless.
Your cats sound so cozy. I am not able to stay up until midnight. I feel tired at 7:30 p.m. this time of year.
ReplyDeleteCat's are always cosy, they are 18 and 12 years, so we love to ensure they have warm, comfortable spaces.
DeleteI love how you have organised your hexies in that box. Funny, I was looking at a similar box in Home Bargains just yesterday, but I didn't think about it being used in this way. I might just buy one for future projects. So much more compact and tidy.
ReplyDeleteI am a sucker for a box to keep things tidy, I have loads of them, I can hear my mum's words, 'everything in it's place'
DeleteI really enjoy the London fireworks, it's always a good show. I didn't do a big food shop before Christmas so we don't have a big stock of food, I don't like to have the cupboards of freezer too full I find it overwhelming.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you ! Oh so pretty all your hexies ! I had my bag stolen with all mine in . Still feeling a bit sad about it at the moment , hard to shake the feeling off , but will start again soon hopefully .Sending you a hug . love Debbie x
ReplyDeleteThat is so cruel, so much work lost, and also the cost, fabric is not cheap. I look forward to seeing our restarted project.
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