Tuesday, April 30, 2019

hard to believe ....

It's hard to believe that April is over today - this month flew by.  There have been a few very warm days and a wee bit of rain but it's been on the cool side - so cool that we haven't opened the cabin yet  - no doubt all the cold, open water contributes to the chill in the air.  But that's ok because it's warmer in town and we've been able to prepare the garden for planting - green onions and chives are already being harvested and there was enough rhubarb to make a batch of jam - grape jam this time - we sampled it this morning and it is very tasty.  This is the jar I gave to a neighbour...  


I've been trying out a new computer browser and I think I've finally gotten all the kinks worked out.  The best thing about it is the speed - I'm totally impressed with how quickly I can now check email, etc.  I've been using Firefox and like it except that it was continually 'not responding' and it was slow going.  The one I'm currently trying is Brave and I'm pleased with it - it gave me a few problems like not being able to leave a comment on some blogs but I think I have that sorted.  

Since I like to cross stitch and find it relaxing this is my latest finish, a Hands On design ...



who you are tomorrow begins with
what you do today

Thursday, April 18, 2019

bunnies ...

We've been having some wonderful weather!!!!  15 -18 C with lots of sunshine - it's been worth waiting for.

These bunnies worked up really quickly which is a good thing since I needed 50 of them.  ^^  The pattern is from here. These are the colours I used ... 



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And I made myself a pair of  slippers from this pattern   ...


Have a nice Easter weekend!


kindness is free ...
sprinkle that stuff everywhere! 

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

april ...



I stitched this  one in honour of our anniversary which we celebrate in April.  We were married  'back in the day' when 'April showers bring May flowers' could be taken literally - those were the days. 







turn to the sun
and the shadows fall behind you ...

Thursday, April 4, 2019

finishing ...

I have a few x-stitch pieces that have not had the finishing touch  
 so I decided to catch up ...




This one is by Luli - sadly, her blog is no longer available - I really like her designs.




 This one is from Dani - it's adorable - not my best work unfortunately.



I like sheep/lamb designs.  This one I finished like a Victorian Pin Keep - I couldn't find a link with instructions to share with you - If you'd like to know how to make one I'll gladly share my method. 



I have an elderly aunt with whom I can no longer talk on the phone - we used to talk once a week - I miss our conversations.    Now I send her a wee note every week or so - this is what I included in the last note - I hope it made her smile - it's a Lucie Heaton design.


be the kind of person your dog thinks you are