My Place...My Little Place?

Victoria

2009-02-10T08:55:00.032+09:00

I woke up this morning and did my usual thing, made a coffee and sat outside in my beautiful garden. Came indoors, OK! whats to be done today? shall I do this or shall I do that? I have a choice!
I realise there are millions of people across Australia (the World) asking themselves the same thing 'What would I do if I lost my home?' after watching what has happened in Victoria over the past weekend.
But some of these poor souls have not only lost their homes, they have lost family as well. I don't know about you, but my thought processes can't cope with that, and nothing has happened to me, so how are they coping??

So let all of Us, Dig Deep and Donate to The Red Cross Appeal - and send Positive Thoughts to Victoria and Try and Lift Them Up

2009...and I have Cross Stitch Block...what to do??

2009-01-06T08:22:00.004+09:00

'Happy New Year to All, may we all be Happy and Healthy'

Well as you can tell from the title things aren't good. I stopped stitching during November while the renovations were happening, lots to do, painting, paving, gardening etc. and by evening I was pooped, so no stitching. December preparing for Christmas (which was wonderful) still no stitching.
Does anyone know if you can get counselling 'Stitchers Block'?

Things aren't all bad though...I can read...and I'm re reading the Diana Gabaldon Series to ready myself for the 7th in the series 'An Echo in the Bones' which should be published at the end of the year Woo! Hoo!

AHHHH! Andre

2008-11-26T16:56:00.001+09:00

Before and After

2008-11-26T09:50:00.004+09:00

It Started with a 'Trench'

2008-11-05T11:17:00.003+09:00

Things are happening at 'My Place' and it started with a trench on the 4th October...We are having a new Gable Patio put on to the back of our house (I'm excited) So I've decided to keep a picture diary of the happenings. If you click on the slide show on the right hand side that will take you to my Picasa Web Albums and you can follow the progress if you feel inclined, only if you want to, no pressure...

If at first you don't succeed! Start Again? Of Course!

2008-10-30T08:52:00.006+09:00

Yes I've started again, bought the new fabric 22 count Aida and I actually bought the right amount this time, Woo Hoo! Oh! Dear 3rd Oct.
I'm stitching with DMC 520...I've done some research and traditionally this sampler would have been stitched in 'red' but I just couldn't handle stitching in red so I've gone 'green'

An Eight and Sixteen Year Old's Sampler

2008-10-22T09:49:00.007+09:00

I found these wonderful Samplers at the City of Gosnells Museum. Sorry about the poor quality of the photos they were hung quite high on the wall, and me being quite short, it was difficult to stretch up. Like you Sherri I am in awe of these old samplers, can you imagine an 8 year old stitching this today?

Walking for Marc and Spanish Update

2008-10-17T09:16:00.011+09:00

This Sunday morning we are 'walking' for Marc our 6 year old grandson who has Cystic Fibrosis. Funds raised will go to research to find a cure. Please take a look at Marc's website created by his wonderful Mum & Dad, Emma & Doug.
The 'Mystery' is coming along nicely...so relaxing to stitch...so relaxing I had to unpick 'quite a lot' yesterday evening because I was so relaxed. Have a good weekend, think of us walking!!

A Morning of Miniature Dinosaurs

2008-10-14T14:19:00.004+09:00

A feel of summer is definitely in the air today, supposed to get to 30 degrees. This Blue-Tongued lizard didn't want his photo taken as you can tell, quite rude to put his tongue out I thought.

This little fellow is a Gecko (don't know what sort, there are so many) He is quite small, about 12cms from nose to tail, what incredible eyes?

The Perth Royal Show

2008-10-09T10:36:00.004+09:00

Last Friday my DH and I went to The Perth Royal Show, we had such a good time. Each region of Western Australia has its own display...can't remember which region this was, but what more do you want 'Patchwork, Flowers and Wine'

I found a Dollshouse, don't you just love the 4x4 and the horse float and the horse.

Fruit Cakes...YUMMY!

Two Sleeping babies 'Small but beautifully marked'

"Gosh! its really tiring being at the show we needed to take a nap with Mum"

Oh! Dear and I'm Pleased

2008-10-03T09:37:00.015+09:00

Oh! Dear... The pattern for Bristol Fashion arrived on Tuesday Woo Hoo! and whats wrong with stitching two projects at a time? Nothing at all...so last evening I made preparations to do just that. I already had some fabric, beautiful 28 count evenweave. I cut the fabric, basted the edges, found the middle...and started...stitched all of the little ship and the verse top and bottom, looked lovely. 11.30, should be off to bed, I am sat looking at my handy work and suddenly realised I had cut the fabric to the size of the stitching, no borders for framing. How could I have done that? So its back to the drawing board or to Stitchers Corner to buy some more fabric. Not pleased with me.
I'm pleased...The Spanish Mystery is coming along really well...so easy to stitch...very relaxing.

FFF is Finished

2008-09-28T15:24:00.008+09:00

Faith-Family-Friends is finished and I'm very pleased with it...now do I frame it? or roll it up with the other unframed ones in my stash? Oh! for more wall space. Maybe I just won't think about for now. This weekend has been stitching heaven, my DH has been away on a 'boys' weekend, and I got to watch a DVD all the way through in one sittting North & South from a novel by Elizabeth Gaskell Oh! it was so good, and I was in control of the remote as well.

Started the Spanish Sampler yesterday, love the colours.

My Reason for Stitching...

2008-09-26T11:32:00.003+09:00

My reason for stitching is my DH's job, he is in the Heavy Transport business, repairing. Well instead of getting angry about waiting for him to come home, and dried up dinners. Cross stitching was the answer...it was also portable for taking on breakdowns at weekends.
So this is my very 1st piece stitched back in 1994...I wish I had started earlier, there is still so much stitching to do, think I need another life time.

Decision??

2008-09-24T15:38:00.013+09:00

The decision has been made (I think) my next project will be the Spanish Sampler Mystery Stitch-A-Long by Periphaeria Designs! I've downloaded and printed the patterns...and I shall stitch on 28count evenweave. I shall do the coloured version, makes it more interesting I think. Mind you I could change my mind, because I've just bought 'Bristol Fashion' by Long Dog Samplers
Well... Bristol is where I come in the UK, so I had to buy it didn't I? It won't be here until next week I bought it online from The Crewel Gobelin in NSW.
Faith-Family-Friends isn't quite finished yet, so that gives me more time to think about it. So maybe there is still a decision to be made..OH! Dear!

Kaelee.....

2008-09-22T18:16:00.005+09:00

Our niece Kaelee Giura had a Heart Attack a few months ago and she is only 20 years of age.
I am putting this post on my blog to urge people to learn CPR. If the people around Kaelee at the time of the attack had not known how to perform CPR, she would not have survived. Something to think about Hmmmmmm? Read the article what do you think?

No Knots WooHoo! and Over '1'

2008-09-20T11:11:00.009+09:00

Just over a weeks work, and not one single knot all week, it should be finished by the end of the week. Then My DH will hear the dreaded words "I've got nothing to stitch" Well! thats not exactly true, there are about 6 kits opened and unopened, a dozen bookmarks I've started and got distracted by something better.
So the search is on...
See the example of my first try of stitching over '1'..... I now have great admiration for the people who do this.

Over 1

2008-09-12T15:24:00.005+09:00

A Rose for Sandra...Thank You for your help...I shall have a try this evening.

A week of KNOTS...

2008-09-10T11:01:00.002+09:00

Faith-Family-Friends is moving along after a week of Knots. Every time I started to stitch, knots...why is that? When I never change the type of thread, needles etc.etc. Its a mystery to me, can anyone explain it? Still I'm pleased with the progress.

'stitchin fingers'

2008-09-08T17:34:00.006+09:00

I found the most wonderful site on Friday...its called 'stitchin fingers' Lots of very talented friendly Ladies from around the world sharing their work and knowledge. Take a look its a great place!

3 down 1 to go...

2008-09-03T10:08:00.008+09:00

I completed the 3rd square last night and feeling pretty pleased with myself...because I am finding this pattern very hard going...I have uploaded the pattern of the 4th square, double click on it and take a look...

the symbols in some areas are so similar, especially the A - a - E -e with either dashes or dots on the top, anyway I'll manage...just thought I'd have a bit of a whinge, considering all the other symbols that can be used, which would make everything a lot clearer.
Have a Good Day ((*_*))

Rain Drops

2008-09-01T11:35:00.003+09:00

We had rain over night...and this is me playing with the 'new camera' again...so here we have 'Rain drops on rose leaves' sounds like a line from a song? Sound of Music? No! that was 'Rain drops on Roses'

City to Surf...Sunday 31st August

2008-09-01T09:05:00.011+09:00

DH Joe, DD Amy and DS Ian ran/walked the City to Surf with
37 thousand others who participated.
"Well done you 3 I'm proud of you"
Couldn't find Ian to take a photo, so many people at the finish.
The City to Surf supports Activ

4 of the Girls

2008-08-30T15:53:00.001+09:00

Let me introduce you to 4 of my 'girls'

A Few Extras...

2008-08-25T15:39:00.003+09:00

I noticed a few extra items in the 'little place' today. Spice Rack, Cannister Set, Kitchen Paper Roll in the Kitchen. Books in the bookcase and Magazines on the coffee table in the Lounge. Scales in the Bathroom, and Clock Radio in the Bedroom. I've no idea when they did this, mind you I have been busy over the past week or so, or they are just 'very' quiet.

Bobby

2008-08-22T12:33:00.013+09:00

I was just pegging out the washing and I had an audience, he/she didn't move for the whole time.
So I went back into the house and got the 'chook jug' and gave him/her something to eat. Seemed very pleased about that. This Magpie has been around for about week now, tried to go into the chook pen the other day, the 'Girls' didn't like that. I think I shall name he/she Bobby, more later maybe?

Last Year in Venice

2008-08-22T11:04:00.005+09:00

'Where are we?' Lost in Venice this day 2007. 'Maybe we should look at the map?'
Didn't help much, but we found our way back to the hotel eventually.

'coming along'

2008-08-21T18:01:00.005+09:00

Its 'coming along' I'm loving doing this piece, its so detailed (lots of thread changing Hmm?) Title: Faith-Family-Friends I downloaded it from PatternsOnline, good site lots of choice.
Its a little quiet here, our London Family have been staying for over a week, and now they have moved back into their house. We all need our own space...Yes indeed!
I drove to Rockingham today to have lunch with my very dear friend Shirley. We have been friends for 33 years, long time hey! Good to chat Shirl...luv you!

Last Year in Florence

2008-08-19T09:13:00.004+09:00

One year ago today we met Elaine and Mike in Florence.
They travelled from Bristol, England and we travelled from Perth,
Western Australia, and Oh! what a wonderful 2 days we spent
together. Elaine and I have been friends for 41 years, isn't that incredible. Memories!!! Love you 'Laine.

They're Back!

2008-08-15T11:34:00.005+09:00

We've been a bit busy over the past couple of days our family who were living in London have come home to Perth, which is wonderful! Now the whole family is in Perth WooHoo!

Last Year in Beautiful Barrea

2008-08-15T11:23:00.002+09:00

Seems impossible to believe but it was a year ago yesterday we arrived in Barrea, Italy.

My DH was born here and left with his family to live in Western Australia, 51 years ago.

Where has that year gone? Why does time fly so fast.

'little jewels'

2008-08-12T09:28:00.011+09:00

I had a 'little' accident on Sunday, broke my camera, I was very upset. So my DH said go buy another, he's such a 'great bloke' So I did, its a Ricoh Caplio R6, and last night I sat and read the User Guide ( I really need to get a life) It takes Macro shots from a distance of 1 cm. These are shots of the X Stitch I'm working on. Awesome hey! The stitches look like 'little' jewels

Kitchen and Bathroom from NJ

2008-08-04T17:12:00.006+09:00

WooHoo! the Kitchen and the Bathroom have arrived all the way from Washington NJ.
Now the 'little people' can cook and be clean, I bet they're pleased. I know I am. You may be wondering about the hole in the ceiling in the kitchen? Well that is where the stairs should be, but they take up alot of room in the 'little house' and they seem to manage, so I probably won't put them in.

What is going on?

2008-07-29T18:58:00.007+09:00

Whats going on? Pictures on the walls...a new rug... a crystal lamp in the bedroom...and the shelves are full of animal ornaments. Maybe the 'little people' are taking their time to move into the 'little place' because they still don't have a kitchen or a bathroom.

Strange things happening!!

2008-07-20T15:13:00.005+09:00

Strange things have been happening at the 'little place' there's a chicken in the bedroom! The moving boxes have been taken up stairs, don't know how they did that cause there aren't any stairs and the computer desk is downstairs. Hmmm strange? Then they've stopped for a coffee and gone out and left the front door open?? How did they make coffee? There is no kitchen, not even an electric kettle.

'little' coffee mugs?

2008-07-17T17:36:00.003+09:00

A 'little' coffee table for my 'little' place. Made from Popsticks and Matchsticks. Maybe I should buy some 'little coffee mugs'

'little' bedside cabinets

2008-07-10T17:26:00.003+09:00

New furniture, 'little' bedside cabinets, I bought them in the 'two dollar shop' yesterday and painted them today.
Not sure if the 'little family' are moving in or out...
I printed the moving boxes from Jim's Printable Minis...good site

A mat to match...

2008-07-09T13:35:00.003+09:00

Oh! forgot to mention I'm cross stitching a miniature rug for the 'little place' colour coordinated of course

'little' green armchair

2008-07-09T11:38:00.006+09:00

'Little Place' has a new piece of furniture can you spot it...Yes a 'little green armchair' I made this on Monday. I'm still waiting for the Kitchen and Bathroom to arrive, they're traveling from Washington NJ.

Looking good so far...

2008-07-06T12:50:00.005+09:00

Things are looking good at 'little place'
there is a bed to sleep on, and a comfortable office chair to surf the net, what more could you want? Ummmmm? Maybe a kitchen? and a Bathroom? Yes I think so.

'little' Sofa

2008-07-04T18:11:00.007+09:00

Just a little pic of the little Sofa and I found the pattern and instructions on the web.
'See the Link on the right'

The 'little' bookcase

2008-06-29T18:09:00.009+09:00

Before and after pics of the 'Bookcase' made this weekend with a lot of Joe's help.
I really enjoyed doing this, we both did.

I'm Pleased!

2008-06-27T22:36:00.017+09:00

Its very nearly finished the building that is...obviously it needs a lot of furnishing...Kitchen, Bathroom etc.
But I'm pleased about it so far. The colours are based on my own house, inside and out. Mind you we have a more furniture and running water thank goodness.

Gosh! I think it looks good...

2008-06-26T10:35:00.003+09:00

Hey! look its almost finished, I am so pleased with myself. Its not as easy I thought it would be, having to keep walls straight as the glue is drying, used lots of heavy books.

Dollhouse

2008-06-23T12:40:00.004+09:00

I have decided my new hobby for my sixth decade is going to be Dollhousing. It arrived last Monday, in a flat pack. So now I have to paint and assemble it. I think I shall call that day one...16th June, I wonder how long it will until completion?

Birthday Celebrations!!

2008-05-14T17:17:00.010+09:00

I recently turned 60, I'm very surprised about that, I don't know where the time has gone.

I was very lucky My Family gave me a wonderful Party in the Park, with a beautiful Cake that Merinda made. In the top photo thats me and 7 Grandchildren (I don't know where Zakara disappeared to)

THEN...we flew to London and I had another party with rest of the family.
We have just arrived home after an incredible and hectic time. I am a very fortunate lady to have been able to do this 'Thank You Joe'

In the Beginning...

2008-03-25T17:10:00.004+09:00

This is my first posting for this blog. I don't know what it will become, I shall have to wait and see.