Where did the time go!

I can't believe that it's two weeks since my last post! Where did the time go? 

Well I can answer that but I still can't believe it's been two weeks.

I've been decorating and one bedroom turned into the enire upstairs. It's all finished now apart from a bit of tweeking.

So craft room here I come.

I have been doing a little Cross Stitching in the evenings. For the August Christmas Ornie SAL 2015

It needs to be finished by Monday but theres not an awful lot left to do so that's my Bank Holiday sewing project sorted :)

It's a Lizzie Kate design Merry Ho Ho and I've used evenweave to stitch on.

I hope you all have a great weekend.

Melanie xxx

FNWF

It's a little late, but I've been at Harry Potter World with Lily and Rowan, so I haven't had chance to post.

I mentioned in my last post I've been busy working on my Husiff.

 I got quite a bit done and I'm really pleased with how it's coming along.

 I've still got a fair bit left to do but I'm hoping to have it finished by the weekend.

I just need to bind it and get some silk ribbon.

Everyone one who joined in was so productive. 

Thanks to Cheryll for hosting a great craft night.

Melanie xxx

FNWF

It's time again for Cheryll's FNWF. Where she hosts a crafty get together and we stitch/craft the evening away.

I'll be tring to catch up with my Hussif. 

I started it last week when Jenny posted her FREE 5  day tutorial. 

 Here's my progress so far...

 I love the stitcheries they are so cute.

Hoping to see a few of you on Friday Night...

Melanie xxx

Kimberley's Dishcloth Swap

I was partnered again to my delight with Maria from Dotty's Daughter in a swap hosted by Kimberley

I loved all the extras she popped in. The recipe cards have already been used. I made the Cawl which is a Welsh stew and it was delicious. Mmmmmm

The house she made me was so cute. I loved the roses around the door.

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These are the gifts I sent.

Three crochet dishcloths. I love the strawberry one I've made quite a few of those from a free tutorial here.

These are the extras I sent.

I picked the tea towels as they have the cutest birds on even a robin.

Melanie xxx

Christmas in July

I joined in with Kim's Christmas in July Swap and these are the wonderful gifts I received from Maria. She's a new face in blog land so why not pop over and say hello to Dotty's Daughter. 

These are the fabulous gifts she sent. 

Three hanging ornies.

She has truly spoiled me. There were lots of elves walking sticks which I am sure will not last long.

I love the Robin postcard and all the other lovely goodies.

 Maria's daughter also made me these beautiful Angels

She even sent a parcel for Lily with fluffy pens and a Cupcake trinket box to make. She was so surprised to have a gift too.

Thank you so much Maria for the gifts and Kim for being a great Swap Mama.

Melanie xxx

Blakes Blanket

I'm knitting a baby blanket for a friend. I found the free pattern HERE and it's knitting up really quickly. 
I was looking for a pale peach wool but I couldn't find the colour I wanted, they were all to bright, so I opted for lemon and I'm glad I did. It looks nice and fresh.

I'd like to welcome to my new followers. Thanks for popping into my world and giving your kind comments. My tardy blogging habits will hopefully be rectified now that the chaos of the last few weeks at junior school are over. 

I have a week to myself as Lily is at Peak Camp 2015 at Chatsworth with Guides. It is so quiet without her around. But it sounds like they are having a whale of a time, even though it has been pouring with rain for the last couple of days! Rowan is off house sitting tomorrow so it will just be me and my DH until Saturday. 

I'm hoping to make a large dent in my to do list, some is already ticked off so I may even have time for a bit of crafting before their return.

Well I'm off to bed before I nod off at the computer.

Melanie xxx

FNWF

It's that time of the month again when Cheryll hosts FNWF and we all get down to a little or alot of crafting.
I've been busy making bunting for the garden during the day, but in the evening I was finishing off the last bits for my Christmas In July swap which I'll blog about when my partner has received them.

I also got a lovely bouquet of flowers from my DH which was totally unexpected. I love the flowers in the teapot they look beautiful on the landing at the top of the stairs.

Why not pop over to Cheryll's and see what we all got up to.

Melanie xxx