What I am not doing Sewing

I still not be doing much sewing it a case of the mind is willing the body isn't lol as my back been hurting a lot, plus my DH had a hand operation on Monday so he in plaster which means he restricted on what he can do as it is his right hand & he is right handed.
My friend Pat came over & she shared a link to a site which while you have to register to be able to view the free videos or if you wish you can pay a monthly fee which you can cancel after the month & you then get access to more videos ect there is some very good tips on the free part which that alone is worth watching so if you click   HERE  to go to the site.
As I haven't be able to do any sewing I have played around a little on the EQ as I want to do a quilt for me as I will be getting a new bed I am changing from 2 single beds bolted together to a normal double we decided to change as DH has said with some changes in the room i could have more room for doing my sewing funny he comes up with this yet he moans about my stuff lol
Another friend from online done a beautiful quilt which I just have to share I love the whole thing & it one she designed shows how talented she is i love the birds on the edging/borders 

It looks so right in the room with that bed well done Ashton
I hope to be back to sewing soon as I am really wanting to get on & do more.

This That & More

Well here goes me posting, what I been working on well not a lot i have done a few pairs of socks for DH which have been the same colour as previous ones i did a 2x2 rib down to the start of the heel flap then changed in to knit which gives a stocking stitch effect 
I don't think i shared the wedding quilt i did for my DD who got married in October it Red White & Black using The Lover's Knot Blocks with the borders in Valentine fabrics

Donna & Simon's Wedding Quilt 

DD loved it as it even when on honeymoon with them well they did go to Scotland lol


I am working on a flannel quilt it more for DH to either lay on or just cover up with if he laying on the floor so it won't be very big i guess you can say it more lap size here is the image i got from EQ showing the design it uses Broken Dishes Block i will only do 3 across & 5 down as not sure if i miss calculated or the flannel shrank more also if the cut was more generous on some colours either way didn't quite have enough to do 20 blocks i wanted

Broken Dishes Blocks

I am also in the stages of thinking what design & colours i want for a quilt for me as at present i have 2 3ft beds bolted together to make one very large bed we have decided to go back to a normal double which is 4ft 6inches so i won't have to make such large quilts as i really have struggle & not even done one that will do the 2 beds together 
DH came up with the idea & with moving the room around a bit it will give me more room for my quilting as i have a table i sew on in there but once i get to the stage where all 3 layers are together then i been doing it in the sitting room on a fold-away picnic table i may be able to set it up in the bedroom once we done the changes so i can set it up when i get to that stage & leave it up to i finish it without having to put it away every day.


Here is a friend's  blog  which you may like to go & see & even follow 


To Finish here is some more photos of Thumper this week i have my eldest granddaughter Kayleigh staying she nearly 18 & making a great fuss of Thumper 

Kayleigh & Thumper

Kayleigh & Thumper

Thumper 12th Feb 2012

My eldest DS said who looks the saddest Kayleigh or Thumper lol

Am Learning but Getting there

As you will see I am managing to change the blog i done the background & plus i am now on Google Chrome as that seems to have done thank you all for your help
I hope to be able to post more soon, this week have my eldest granddaughter staying so while she nearly 18 so don't need looking after i not been on the computer so much
Thanks Again for all your help & if you have any suggestions on how to improve the blog please do let me know

Thinking of closing Blog

I am thinking of closing all my blogs as since they changed it i can't do much & when i even go to other's blogs it won't let me leave comments anymore
I keep getting directed to google which i do have a google account but i can't figure it out the whole thing with the blog now days seems like you need a degree just to figure it out all the background stuff has gone it just hard to figure out now
I managed to post this but it taken a while just to get to be able to post

Thumper the Puppy

Here some more photos of our Thumper the Bassett Hound X Cocker Spaniel

 

My New Baby

Hello All I like to introduce you all to my new baby who we got today we called him Thumper he is a Bassettcock which is half Bassett hound & half Cocker Spaniel he colouring is called Blue Roam

 

NOEL

Here is a Stained Glass Project I done it is a table runner but can be used at as a wall-hanging so as the word say Noel

 

Angel for December

Here is wishing you all a wonderful Blessed Month

Angel Of December 

 Angel of December sky
Gathers snowflakes way on high
Graciously with wings in air
Gathers precious gems to share

To trickle down to earth below
To shine like diamonds in the snow
What great beauty it will be
As angel sends these gems for me

A calm and peaceful night with snow
December angel's special glow
See her gliding through the air
This beauty of God's love so fair

Knows just what the snow will do
As peacefully it falls on you
Catch the diamonds in your hand
Where they sparkle God does stand

December's angel wings of snow
Sends her beauty here below
Catch the diamonds from the sky
Magnificently these wings do fly.~

Daughter's Wedding

Here is some wedding photos that we took of DD wedding on 7th October 2011
There is also some of the hotel that DH stay in for the night

DD & DS1 Giving her away

SImon & Donna Man & Wife

Well we did it

Bride, Groom Best Man Bridesmaids & Urshers

Bride, Groom & Son who gave her away

Hotel room we stay in

Hotel room we stay in

 Me in the Hotel room we stay in

Me in the Hotel room we stay in

DH in the Hotel room we stay in

Groom & Best Man

Angel for October

I am a little late posting this sorry but here is your angel for October Have a Wonderful Blessed Month

Angel Of October

~Windswept in glory
Divine purple hues
This angel of heaven
A rapturous view

Wishing you happiness
Wants you to be
Wrapped in her glory
A heart that is free

Cool winds to guide her
Down to the land
Shows you the glory
Her heart in your hand

Warms you with sunshine
Bright with her love
This angel of wind
She echoes above

Capture her heart
As she comes in your view
Forever this angel
Will always love you

Breezes through earth
With special sweet song
October's sweet angel
Your heart will belong.~

Aran Jacket for DGD

I have finished a Aran Jacket which is for youngest Granddaughter 
The pattern acutally said for size 26 but fits a 30 so as I needed a 30 I went ahead & did it.
I done it longer than it stated as she likes them longer, & it has come out even after sewing up to a 30 inch she slim & while they say that the size for her age I think she may be a little bit less in the chest
The pattern is double moss stitch for the back, hood & sleeves with a 12 row pattern for the front

DGD's Aran Jacket

What a Month

What a month it has been, first at the beginning of the month my uncle Charlie passed away he was a week short of his 84th birthday he had learning difficulties & had been in care most of his life 

Me & Uncle Charlie

Uncle Charlie

Greg(DH) Me & Pam St Clement (an actress) with uncle charlie

Whether it was the war or just the times but he lost contact with the family in the late 1930s in to 1940s but i managed to find him in the early to mid 1990s so have been visiting him at the care home he was moved up to near where i use to live as the place he was in was closing down anyway.
Well he passed away so i had to arrange the funeral which was a creamation & am arranging for his ashes to be intern at the crematorium near to where i live now.
Then DH has been having tests done, plus a week ago he had arthroscopy on both knees he should have been a day case but they wanted him on oxygen for 12 hours so he stayed in over night.
He not doing too badly, much better than he was when he had this done years ago & then it was 1 knee at a time, this is good as he has to have a hand operation in the next couple of months or so so needs to be over this.
On top of this i am working on a quilt for DD who gets married early October so it seems i am kept busy.
I did have before this all happen my eldest 2 sons stay & i took the older one to see the latest Harry Potter film he went back & we went to see my uncle & DD & had her son to stay so had to take him to see the film as well lol, his time was cut short due to my uncle passing away.
But while this DGS was here he saw a pair of sock i had done in the gift drawer so he had them plus picked out some yarn for a pair of socks which i did, i have also done DH some below is a photo of a pair they are 2x2 rib down to the ankle & they done in a burgundy colour yarn 
so it will be interesting to see what the next month brings

2x2 rib Socks

Angel Of August

I hope that August will be a good month for you full of God's Blessings
As the months pass & we go from season to season we can see so much to be thankful for & the beauty that this world holds
Look & Think with your heart as well as your head & eyes & look for the good in everyone
Hope that your angel will keep you safe

Angel Of August

 

~She's regal in splendor
This angel of love
Cascading her flowers
From heaven above
To fall from the sky
To land with her peace
The angel of August
Her heart always seeks
To bring you a glow
That makes life complete
The flowers you gather
That fall from the sky
Her gift of the spirit
That soars way up high
A scent in the air
A petal that lands
In velvet she greets you
Wherever you stand
She touches your soul
With all of her love
Sprinkles her softness
With joy from above
Look up to the sky
To see heaven's light
It's the angel of August
That gives such delight~

Angel Of July

As we start another new month I pray that this finds you well & that it will be a great month
For Some it a month which they have celebrations for others it when they go on holiday & for the children it when they break up from school for their summer holidays
What ever this months holds may it be full of love & wishing you God's Blessings

Angel Of July  

 ~Sitting in splendor
In heaven's sweet place
Showing the beauty of wings
Made of lace
Surrounded by flowers
With swans in her midst
The beauty of nature
Her glorious gift
Playing a tune that
Comes from on high
Gentlest breezes
This angel July
Sends love with her heart
That whispers on land
As trees rustle gently
In harmony grand
An angel so peaceful
She's sent with great love
Angelic in nature
Reflected above
Let her just fill you with
Warmth and all care
An angel to bless you with
Dreams we can share
Look to her innocence
Her power and might
While gently she sends you
All love that is bright.~

Books I Got

I had ordered some books & 2 have arrived, the first one is The Best of Fons & Porter Table Top Quilts
The 2nd one is Scrap-Basket Surprise 
I have taken some photos of the & content I think you will agree with the FP one is great I especially like the round one that like a Dresden plate I don't have a round table or somewhere I could put this but it one that may be worth adpating what do you think, I also really like the Teapot & Cup one may do some of the applique in to pot holders think a teapot one would be nice