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Monthly Archives: September 2018
Back to Front
I took the last two pages of my stitch sampler with me on my walk last week, well I knew I would need something to do in the evenings when we collapsed in a heap. So as we walked from … Continue reading
Monday’s Meander Round the Garden.
I rather like having a wander round the garden after a holiday, seeing what’s changed, what’s appeared and what’s on it’s way out… …the roses are not bad for half way through September. This one is called Champagne Moments, one … Continue reading
Clover Cord Maker
This is just a quick post as whilst I was on holiday my first post as a Minerva Crafts blogger went live. Minerva Crafts is based over in Lancashire, not that far away, but they have a big on line … Continue reading
Posted in Serendipity
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No Further Down the Rabbit Hole
It’s three weeks since I last showed you my Down the Rabbit Hole quilt. I’d just about finished hand quilting half of the first border, I had great hopes of finishing the flower border… …well, it’s been a pretty busy … Continue reading
A Pair of Smalls for Skipton
My Embroiderers Guild are stitching a panel all about Skipton (where we are based) so there are embroideries of the main buildings, some to represent areas, all surrounded by a square representing the home town of each member. I volunteered … Continue reading
Posted in embroidery, Serendipity
Tagged embroidery, Pudsey Bear, Skipton Embroiderers Guild
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Eighteen for 18
I’m a bit late with my update this month after all the traumas of last week, so here is my report on my achievements with my challenges so far for 2018; 1 Etsy store opened; I’ve had a few more … Continue reading
Posted in Serendipity
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Monday’s Meander Round the Garden
I had a couple of good sessions in the garden this week, tidying and clearing. There’s plants and shrubs that needed a serious cutback, or moving, ready for new plans for the autumn and spring. I gave the drive a good … Continue reading
Tall Square Etui SAL
It’s three weeks since I last showed you my Tall Square Etui, I’ve made pretty good progress, so I’m almost ready for a mini happy dance! This is a design by Betsy Morgan which is in the Classic Inspirations magasine, … Continue reading
Posted in embroidery, Serendipity, Stitch-a-long
Tagged Betsy Morgan, cross-stitch, Tall Year Square
18 Comments
Friday Photo Challenge
Today’s theme for the Friday Photo Challenge is waterways, so I’ve searched through my photos for rivers, canals, streams, lakes… …of course the view from Catbells was going to be here somewhere! This is taken half way down, looking over … Continue reading
Posted in Serendipity
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Septembers Photo Challenge.
It’s the first Tuesday in the month so it’s time for Wild Daffodils monthly photo challenge. This month is quite a challenge as the theme is case. I’ve decided to take that pretty broadly to include boxes, caskets… This is the … Continue reading


