Birds of a feather update (and other mutterings.)

I have worked a little more on this over the weekend.

I am enjoying this one very much. Also read the good news that there is to be a new stitch-a-long from Papillon creations starting mid April and I can't wait. I have picked out all my threads and fabric so I can crack on once the first part is published.

My friend Agi has updated her blog with some lovely new items to stitch. There is a gorgeous twist that I think would be lovely filled with lavender as a gift for someone special. Why not head over to her blog and check them out You can see her blog here

The weather here is just beautiful and my cherry tree is in full bloom. Here is a pic

There isn't a cloud in the sky and it is really warm, I can hardly believe it is March, it feels much more like June.
Got loads to do in the greenhouse today - pricking out etc and will do that whilst listening to the Test Match on the radio.
Bye for now.

Tusal 22nd March

Here is this month's ORT collection.

It is sat on the ironing board in my living room and the eagle-eyed amongst you might be able to spot Castles in the Air up on the wall.
I'll be back soon with an update on Birds Of A Feather.
Bye for now.

Update on Birds of a feather.

I have worked a little more on this design and it is a beautiful design to work.

I have added some of the metallic thread to the border and as usual, it was badly behaved despite using thread heaven (which does help)

It is 4 1/2 weeks to our holiday in Spain and I am very pleased to report that I have managed to lose 8lbs since the start of the year. I'm not sure that I am going to make my target of a stone (14lbs) but I feel so much better nad all my clothes fit so much better now.

The days are really starting to lengthen here and the growing season will soon be upon us, in fact I already have some forced rhubarb almost ready for picking and my early potatoes are shooting up and have already been earthed up once. I love this time of year, almost every day there is something new to look at in the garden and that continues right through untill mid May when it is at it's best - in my opinion.
Thanks for reading my blog today.
By for now.

I'm so naughty!!

I know that I wasn't going to start anything new untill I had completed one of my UFO's but I have had this kitted up for ages and have been itching to start it.
It is the Birds Of A Feather sampler from Papillon Creations. I thought it would be a nice companion piece for Castles in the Air.
Here is where i am just now.

The box at the top is part of the border. and the "blobs" are Tied Windmill stitches.
Hope you like it as much as me and thanks for dropping by.

Tusal 21st Feb.

Here it is.......................

 You might be able to see some peacock colours in there from a new project. I'll update that later for you as it is only just begun.
Bye for now.

Table runner update.

I have done a few more kloster blocks on my table runner. I had a bit of unpicking to do as I was one thread out when I tried to join up one of the diamonds and I was somewhat irritated to say the least. Anyway, here it is......

The thermometer is reading -7C this morning and we are forcast snow this weekend and into next week so maybe I will get some more done whilst being snuggled up on the sofa.
Mr Midge is going to Scotland in the morning to watch the 6 Nations Rugby match and hopefully will be home on Sunday morning - weather permitting.
Keep warm and thanks for dropping by.

The owl has landed.

A few weeks ago my beautiful daughter and I were shopping and we saw a cushion in the shape of an owl. Beth loves owls and really wanted the cushion but it was soooooo expensive I persuaded her we could make one instead. This weekend we sorted through our "bit-bag" and started work.
It wasn't easy teaching her to use the machine as she is somewhat heavy footed but eventually we produced this ......

..... She is absolutely thrilled with it and it now has pride of place on her bed.

I have also made a little progress on the table runner and I will photograph that later to show you.
Thanks for reading my blog today and welcome to my new followers.
Bye for now.