Retail Therapy

Just loved browsing around this shop situated in Dunster, Somerset.

Could have easily spent loads but adult restraints eased there way in. . . .

So much to choose from,

 but lots to give a home personal character.

I eventually bought a roll of the above ribbon,

a minature wooden hanger of the 'Dove of Peach'.

And, finally a hanging string of hearts & one of metal  bronze birds.

Just wish I knew the name of the shop!

I'll just have to go again!

Sigh of Relief

Finally, getting organised with Christmas preparations.

 Just enjoyed a lovely week off from work, although it went far too quickly, 

 but time used mainly  to bascially catch up with myself.

The Xmas decorations I displayed, above, are nearly all my own work except for the santa.

I made a table runner using techniques of patchwork & quilting. Then a cross stitch christmas hanging, a few years old now but I was please with the effort I had put into this.

Finally, 'Noel', the centre of a cushion I had made, using cross stitch once again.

The top cushion is one that I kept for myself,

& the bottom cushion I gave to my neighbours,

but knowing how much they enjoy the festivities of Christmas,

especially with their famillies & friends, I knew this was appreciated.

SEASONAL   GREETINGS

A Resting & Relaxing Weekend

Taking time to rest & relax. . . .

Been a hectic & demanding time. . . .

Definitely in need of this weekend. . . .

Enjoy your weekend. . . .

Colours & Threads

Just a selection of some

of the threads I have collected over the years for cross-stitch projects or other embroidery.

I have collected all my skiens with the Anchor brand

Also, I find it useful to collect ribbons,buttons & any other trimmings that may enhance a future project.

In my subsequent post, I will share some of my recent & past projects, although most I have given away, but friends have been really please with something so personal, so its given me lots of satisfaction.

I've started taking photo's of my completed pieces, which I didn't do in the beginning & regret.

So good to remind myself of what I've done & a help with other ideas