I love the start of a new year. Each month I love to write a round up of what I’ve been making. This helps me to see what I’ve made, and holds me accountable for projects half started or bought. This year I’m calling my series The Monthly Thread. January’s post is all about a…
I can’t believe my two weeks Christmas break is at an end. I’m trying not to think about work on Monday, instead focusing on my beautiful Christmas Countdown embroidery. I thought I’d write a post about part 3 & 4 as I’ve had so much lovely time to stitch over the last two weeks. Christmas…
The end of the year has arrived quickly and December has been the busiest month of all. It’s been a busy month with pretty much non-stop activity. There has been gingerbread making, tree decorating, card writing, reading, stitching and visiting exhibitions, making for a truly analogue end to the year – a trend I shall…
With a couple of weeks before Christmas Day, there is still time to make your own gifts this year. We’ve always enjoyed adding a personal touch to our gift giving, and this year is no different! Our tastes have changed over time. Originally, the kids made or featured in a lot of our Christmas and…
‘Tis the season to make miniatures! We’ve been making miniatures for our Christmas mice. I think they’ve taken over from our Christmas elves, they definitely seem to have more accessories and props. Maileg Mouse Postbox DIY Our little Christmas mice needed a postbox for Christmas mail. A few years ago we made mini envelopes from…
It’s been a while since my last update and it’s taken me longer to finish the next six embroideries than I thought. November and December are such busy months and I haven’t had as much time as I wanted I would to sit and stitch. Christmas Countdown embroidery {Part 2} The second set of embroideries…
I have such a fun little DIY to share today. I made an easy walnut shell wreath to add to our natural Christmas decorations. Read on for our easy tutorial to create your own. DIY walnut shell wreath You will need Whole walnuts (in their shell) Glue gun Plate or similar Ribbon to hang I’ve…
I doubt you will be surprised to read that I’ve been doing a lot of festive crafting this month. I enjoy Christmas crafting but decided not to make any homemade gifts this year. Work has been busy and I didn’t want to give myself any more stress at this time of year. November was quite…
Life has been busy lately. Our evenings are full and I haven’t felt like picking up my Christmas Countdown sampler after work. Instead I’ve been picking up quick wins, such as the Christmas Stocking Hoop Kit which came with last month’s issue of Love Embroidery magazine. I wish I could stitch bigger projects but I…