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Positive stitches
In life, I generally have a positive outlook, as my Nanny Flo would say, "my cup is half full, never half empty".I really believe that having a creative past time contributes enormously to my overall...
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A Year of Happy Stitches
Well this week has flown by. It's been a whirl of Block of the Month prep, pattern writing and sorting out and ordering supplies for The Spring Sampler, our latest club which is due to start in April....
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Behind the scenes...a day in the life of.....
Generally, I have multiple projects on the go at any one time. Mostly, these are for the business for either new kits or clubs, interspersed with the occasional 'just for me and mine' project. My...
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Last week....
Last week I have made a concerted effort to not get distracted and spent HOURS pattern writing. It's one of those jobs whilst being a rather an essential part of the business, is the one that I do...
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#SEWALITTLEHAPPINESSEVERYDAY
Yesterday afternoon I sat with a mug of tea to post on Social Media and I was completely at a loss as to what to say...something that doesn't happen very often, Andy will tell you!My phone and Ipad had...
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#SEWALITTLEHAPPINESSEVERDAY ~ Prep and Ideas
Thank you so much for all your lovely comments both here on the blog, Facebook and Instagram re the #sewalittlehappinesseverday project. I am so delighted that so many of you want to join...
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THE NEW NORMAL AND A FREE EMBROIDERY PATTERN
It's been a very strange week as we adapt to the new normal. Andy is still at work as his job is on the key worker list. At home, our first week of home schooling is now nearly half way through. I...
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A week of happy stitches.....
There's been a flurry of stitches this last few days... I am trying to divert my attention from obsessively watching the news. I am thoroughly enjoying my #SEWALITTLEHAPPINESSEVERDAY sampler...
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EASTER HOLIDAYS
That's it, website parcels are posted and I'm declaring it Easter holidays. I'm off in to the garden with a cup of tea and a slice of banana loaf that Poppy made yesterday. (Don't worry, we will still...
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Home Sweet Home
We have just had the loveliest of weeks holiday, helped enormously by the beautiful weather. In truth, an Easter holiday at home in 'normal' times, would have mean't Andy and Poppy playing golf,...
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AN APRIL UNLIKE ANY OTHER
April has come and gone and I realised this week, that our new stay at home lifestyle is starting to feel a little more normal now. That being said, there are definite challenges trying to balance...
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Morning Walk
It was just Pepper and I this morning on our walk. The weather has turned a little gloomy, the sky was grey, the air was damp and the ground full of dew. We were early this morning, so we hardly met...
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Catching up
Today there is great excitement in the Edgar household. As I type, we have plumber here installing new showers in both our bathroom and ensuite....we have had no hot water in either of them since...
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World Embroidery Day 2020 ~ Cabin in the Woods Pincushion
Today is World Embroidery Day how fabulous is that, a whole day dedicated to embroidery, not that I ever need an excuse to sit down to enjoy some happy stitches. I was thinking about this special day...
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Autumn is in the air
This week for the first time since March, Pepper and I are home alone! Poppy has returned to school and Jamie has started 6th Form. Both are very happy to be back to some sort of normality and I think...
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My latest Happy Stitches
The temptation to start my Happy Stitches Journal Volume 2 proved to great, but as I am sure you guessed, that was inevitable wasn't it!! I am waiting with baited breath for my embroidery design...
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Christmas Charity Pattern ~ Advent Felt Christmas Decorations ~ Week 1
Coronavirus has greatly impacted on ALL our lives this year and has without doubt effected us all in different ways, for many causing moments of anxiety and uncertainty. For those already living with...
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Christmas Charity Pattern ~ Advent Felt Christmas Decorations ~ Week 2
Welcome to week 2 of our #alittlehappysewalong to make a set of pretty felt Advent decorations using our Christmas Charity Pattern. Coronavirus has greatly impacted on ALL our lives this year and has...
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Christmas Charity Pattern ~ Advent Felt Christmas Decorations ~ Week 3
Welcome to week 3 of our #alittlehappysewalong to make a set of pretty felt Advent decorations using our Christmas Charity Pattern. Coronavirus has greatly impacted on ALL our lives this year and has...
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Christmas Charity Pattern ~ Advent Felt Christmas Decorations ~ Week 4
Welcome to week 4 our final week of our #alittlehappysewalong to make a set of pretty felt Advent decorations using our Christmas Charity Pattern. Coronavirus has greatly impacted on ALL our lives...
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Exciting news!
Hello all, as I write this newsletter I am home alone (well except for the dog) for the first time since Christmas. Both my children are finally back at school. My son Jamie has been going in to...
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Christmas Charity Pattern 2021 ~ Noel Embroidery
Hello everyone. As promised in our newsletter last week, today I am sharing this years Charity Pattern. As we sit down to enjoy our Christmas dinner, we know that not everyone will be as fortunate....
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Platinum Jubilee Weekend ~ A FREE Union Jack Heart 'little happy' Embroidery...
As we enjoy our wonderful Queens Platinum Jubilee, it occurred to me that you may enjoy some celebratory happy stitches. Originally included on my #sewalittlehappinesseveryday sampler, I thought that...
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Christmas Charity Pattern 2022 ~ Advent Stocking Mini Quilt
Christmas is the time of year when we like to give a little something back and share our annual Christmas Charity Pattern. Our chosen charity this year is once again The Trussell Trust, who support a...
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