Category Archives: Serendipity

A Charm of Hummingbirds

To say I’m on a roll would be pushing it a bit, as it’s taken me all day, on and off, but I’ve made another hummingbird for my niece’s quilt, I love it! I think it’s the most complicated hummingbird … Continue reading

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Hummingbird Quilt

I’ve just started a new quilt… I know, I’ve got a Splendid Sampler quilt on the go, another BOM about to start, another being hand quilted…but hopefully this one one take to long, if my idea works out… …yes, I’m … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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