M is for Mittens cross stitch
Hello! Do you love alphabet cross stitch samplers? Do you have young children or grandchildren who are learning their alphabet?
Roses are Pink
Hello everyone! February is the month of pretty pink roses and the final month of a glorious summer in Melbourne. The roses are still in bloom everywhere. To celebrate their delicate prettiness I present to you “Roses are Pink”.
Happy Valentines Day 2016
Happy Valentines Day! This Valentines Day my love bought me a gold fish for the fish tank. We had two goldfish but one died last week. My love wanted to make sure the remaining gold fish wasn’t lonely. In the bright red envelope he gave me this morning was a card and a small pouch… Read More
Pretty pink flower cross stitch
Hello! Did you enjoy your week? What about the weekend? Did you do something restful and lovely this weekend? I hope so. The weather this weekend has been gorgeous. Today was perfect. No wind and everything is warm and still. Exactly what you would wish for in the last few weeks of summer. A beautiful… Read More
Abstract pink and green cross stitch
The pinks and greens of the Hydrangeas are slowly fading and the garden is showing signs that Autumn is approaching. We are almost half way through the first month of the year. Hard to believe it was a moment ago we celebrated Christmas.
New Beginnings in 2016
Happy New Year to you and your family! The new year is always a time for new beginnings. There is something lovely about reflecting on the year that was and looking forward to the year ahead. It’s interesting that most people think the year ahead is going to be better than the year they had.… Read More
Summer Hydrangeas
The summer Hydrangeas continue to bloom despite the hot dry weather we’ve been having. They are magnificent this year due to the winter rains and warmer spring. The pastel blue and pink Hydrangea are irresistible in the vase on the kitchen table.
Time for tea tablecloth
This weekend we’ve experienced temperatures of 40C or 106.7F. It’s been much too hot to do anything other than stay indoors near a fan and start a new embroidery project.
Sneak peek of cross stitch mini book
The Hydrangeas in the garden are magnificent right now. The purple ones are growing outside my kitchen window. They bring a smile to my face every time I look at them. In the meantime I am continuing to polish the cross stitch mini book I am writing. It is taking much longer than I thought… Read More