This week we have started to feel settled and I have been able to pick up the threads (no pun intended) of my unfinished projects. For some while, even before we moved, I felt I had too many WIPs. I really needed to complete some! Once I got started, I found myself on a roll! … More Completion
I remember when I used to have a measure of embarrassment about telling people that I liked to embroider, sew and craft. The response I frequently received from many was a firm declaration of not knowing one end of a needle from another and no intention of ever finding out. Embroidery, knitting, crochet et al … More The Gift of Giving
It has been some time since I have done a Weekend WIP Roundup. In reality, I think this post is going to be more a Weekend Life Roundup because there has been a lot of life going on here and not so much in the way of WIPs! Wednesday saw us travel all the way … More Weekend WIP Roundup
I don’t have a whole lot to show for this week but, believe it or not, I have actually been quite productive. For a long while now, I have felt the need to do some work on my blog. You must understand, just starting a blog at the beginning of this year felt like a … More Weekend WIP Round Up
This new project is proving to be quite a challenge. I mean this in a good way! For some time I have wanted to try something that took me out of my stitching comfort zone. I think I can safely say “mission accomplished” to that part anyway! Faces and hands! I knew they would be … More Weekend WIP Roundup
You cannot underestimate how attached the English are to tea. In my experience they are second only to the Irish. Being from an Irish family living in London, I claim a little knowledge on this subject! We have a very dear family friend who once told me how, whenever her dad used to take his … More Life Saving Liquid
On Saturday my little sister got married. On Saturday morning I finally finished the project I had been working on to mark the occasion. Clearly I still continue to cultivate remarkable procrastination skills! I did enjoy working on these two hoops. When I work on these negative space pieces, I love how the shape emerges … More Tying the Knot
Oh my goodness! It has truly been a case of taking one stitch at a time this week. The rest of the time has been taken up with trying to escape the heat. We had a very expensive afternoon in a shopping mall only because we were beguiled by the promise of air conditioning! Yep, … More Weekend WIP Roundup
My husband and I recently made an agreement that we were not going to moan about the heat. We wanted to come and live in Italy and we knew the summer would be hot so we have no right to whinge. Also, complaining leads to stress and, we reasoned, that just makes you feel even … More Weekend WIP Roundup
It has been a busy time here so I have resorted to taking my stitching with me and doing a little whenever I get the chance. I had a particular reason for wanting to get this little project finished this week. We have been staying with some lovely friends near Treviso who made us so … More Weekend WIP Round Up
Ambrosia Stitches 