Remember this?

Today just two pictures as I'm desperately trying to pack myself and Iza for our holiday, 20 kg, hm...

 

Remember this quilt? I made it a while ago and was wondering what to do about the size as it was not big enough. Got some gorgeous fabric last year at Malvern and instead just looking at it, I actually used it:

And Mandala garden finished. I have started today a second version of it and I think the colour I'm using might surprise the designer:)

So this is it, no sewing or crafting for 3 weeks now. How come my 6 months old baby has more clothes than I do???

See you

xxx

Owl obsession

I have a little obsession: owls.

It started two years ago when I bought my first blackwork piece to stitch. It happened to be an owl:

And than decided to add some fabric around as patchwork is my first big love:)

 

Some time after that I made this little wall hanging for one of my workshops at the shop:

And for my birthday last year I received this lovely little purse, I guess the word was spreading

I am into owls:)

 

 

And this is what I got for my baby girl: little tinker dolly with squeaking device.

It makes Iza giggle loads.

 

Yesterday I have just gone out for a walk and went into my local sewing shop.

Ooops, I should have not done that:

 

 

And Iza's top has got an owl on it as well:) She looks quite pleased about it:)

 

 I saw some lovely fabric in one of the shops and that might be my next purchase:)

Sewing is on the cards when I get back from my holiday.

xxx

 

Relaxing times:)

Now that my baby sleeps from 8pm till 8am (I know, I can't believe it myself) and the days are longer, I can actually do some needlework without disturbing her.

Today I'm sharing with you two projects: both are blackwork samples.

First one is called Mandala Garden and it was designed by my friend Kirstyanne. She has been doing cross stitch for many years and she has recently designed a lot of very cool patterns. This is however her attempt on blackwork and may I say very good one.

The work is in progress and lack of small beads has been solved by using golden metallic thread. There are 4 more squares to stitch and as Kirsty tells me I'm the first person to stitch this pattern.

There are some really cute cupcake and owl samplers she designed and when I get back from my holiday, I will be getting both:) It's time to take my cross stitch skills onto next level.

You can view Kirsty's designs on her website:

www.kirstyskrossstitch.co.uk

 And this one is by X Calibre Designs and it was a bit of a challenge but I love it! It's amazing how one thread can end up being something so pretty.

Next project? A quilt called "Izabela's Dreams"

xxx

UFO's

As promised I'm posting a proof that I have been busy!

First of all little heart wall hanging:

This has heart block in it but can't be seen cos I decided to stitch lots of pink buttons on the edges. Than tried to go inside with pretty stitch but that didn't quite work:) Will practise that!

First attempt on cross stitch:) I know they Christmas ones but designs are so cute I couldn't resist. Plan is to put them in cushion cover, luckily I have some Xmas fabric left over:)

 

And now my biggest blackwork challenge finished! This took many hours of frustration but also joy and I'm very pleased with it.

Added some fabric and going to have it a cushion. Well actually it's b-day present for my mum.

And this is last year's Malvern bargain! Gorgeous jelly roll that was around £28!!! Not sure what to do with it yet:)

I'm still here:)

Good day to you all,

 

I can't believe how time goes! Good news is I managed to persuade hubby that Tuesdays should be my crafty days; so he is now looking after Iza every Tuesday while I stitch, sew or make cards:)

 

I got bit sad news as well, we are now officially a gaming shop (which isn't bad in itself) as the crafts didn't sell:( I was and I'm still heartbroken about it but we had to make a decision either to change or to close down. Not sure why that happened, I thought crafts were big these days but perhaps not in Salisbury. Never mind, life goes on:)

 

 

Here is my little girl at 5 months:

 

On the positive sides of things: I joined gym, eeeek! Well, it's time to get fit again:) So swimming everyday, zumba once a week and body balance class once a week (that's taichi, yoga and pilates in one - ouch!)

I will have to soon post some pictures of what I've been making or no one of you will believe me that I actually do something other than being a Mum (which I love).

xxx
Ola

Bit of stitching

Here is my latest achievement. I did it while I was pregnant and now it's been framed as well.

This was biggest challenge so far but I'm really pleased with it.

 

Unfortunately I don't have much time now to do sewing, lace has been put away as well, cardmaking is postponed. I even don't make cards for family now, I'm so fascinated about my baby, just watch her all the time in case I miss something:)

 

Till next time.

 

xx

Wow!!!

 So Happy New Year everyone!

Yes I'm still alive:) And happy to announce safe arrival of my daughter:

 

Izabela Faith Gardiner was born on 22nd of November 2012 at 6.38pm at Salisbury District Hospital.

 

 

And here she is now at 10 weeks: 

 

 

As you can imagine I have not done much crafting or sewing but I'm not complaining! It's been an overwhelming journey and I'm still at cloud nr 9 about having my girl.

 

Anyway, how is everyone?

 

 xx

Ola