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The Golfer:: My loving husband of some 20 years (yes, I was a child bride!), who likes nothing better than flogging a little white ball around the green fairways (and hopefully not getting into the rough) of his local golf course.
Ma & Pa Kettles:: My parents who live in the country, fondly known as The Kettles. Sadly my gorgeous Dad died in 2015, so it’s just Mum now.
MyDearFIL & MIL:: The Golfer’s Dad & Mum who have now both passed away.
LittleBigBrother:: My brother who is younger than me, but at 6 foot, definitely bigger than me!!
DocSisterInLaw:: LittleBigBrother’s wife (who has a Doctorate!)
Poppet:: My beautiful niece, and daughter of LittleBigBrother and DocSisterInLaw
Bliss
(blis) n. 1. perfect happiness; serene joy
Obviously the collective noun for a group of stitchers!!
Currently……
Reading: “Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine” by Gail Honeyman
Listening to: Astrid Gilberto
Watching: “Berlin Station” (SBS)
Going to: start back at classes this week
- Last stitch going in “Mid Century Modern Flowers” for hand quilting. Just the binding and rod pocket to go. @patchwork_inspirations #qalflowers2019There’s something really satisfying about emptying a spool of thread and starting another 🧵 #anotheronebitesthedust #emptyspoolsatisfaction #sundaynightstitchingMade for a sewing day afternoon tea. Thanks @limeandorange42 it’s worked again!! #happysewingwithfriends #spongeforaftetnoontea #absolutelynocalories #stitchingblissA bit of Saturday night quilting with a great line up on the ABC (Bletchley, Midwives, Unforgotten, Prime Suspect 1973) Set for the evening! @aurifilthread @aurifil_thread_australia #sewingwithsaturdaynighttv #ilovehandquilting
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---- "Style is knowing who you are,
what you want to say,
and not giving a damn." ----Gore Vidal
-----"Be yourself.....everyone else is taken." ------
Attributed to Noel Coward
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Tag Archives: birds
Squealers
‘Twas Squealers last week……In the last couple of weeks I’ve finished this quilt and it came back from quilting last week – very pleased with the result – so just the binding to go!I was working with this fabricMaree was … Continue reading
In the garden
As Summer hits and the heat rises, initially it’s fun being out early watering the garden. I find it meditative and enjoy observing what’s happening with various plants, which ones are putting out new shoots, growing new leaves or producing … Continue reading
A special visit – part 3 the birdlife
Helen and I were awake early on our first morning, mostly because of the raucous noise created by these fellaswho very quickly grew in number. They were decimating the top part of the rhododendron; nibbling at the flower buds and … Continue reading
Woollie bits Sunday
Another lovely day at Millrose on Sunday for our Woollie Bits class.After a wander around the shop and a bit of a catchup with fellow students, we all knuckled down to our stitching and before we knew it, it was … Continue reading
Spoilt!
I’ve been the recipient of some sweet gifts of late which I thought you might like to see…….. A glasses cleaner cloth from Chris, bought, I think from York, on her recent USA/UK trip most fortuitous as the one from … Continue reading
Photo play
Last week Anne let me play with the fabulous telephoto lens on her camera and of course, just when I wanted close ups of birds they all disappeared!! However, I did manage to snap a few; here’s the results…… I … Continue reading
A special week – part 2
On Wednesday we had another road trip, this time to Millrose. I think Anne was a little overwhelmed at the size of this beautiful store! Maree was able to join us here, and we all had a ball shopping. At … Continue reading
