I've become a blogophile

I can't seem to help it............people have links on their own blogs to other blogs, where there are more links, .............. It's a vicious circle, or do I mean a slippery slope? Thanks to some hints, and major hand holding from Mel (in Dubai), I have got my own Blogroll. When I have some things to ignore (ie housework) I will update my links too, now that I have some small inkling of what I am trying to do.

I decided to work on my Patchwork Sampler on Tuesday-didn't get a whole lot done, but I have remembered why I decided to start this so hopefully it will get some more action in the near future. I also have been rummaging through my knitting.....stuff........for the want of a better term. I have ditched several UFOs that for various reasons will never be finished (ie half of a mitten first started for my son who now has hands almost as big as mine, and also started without checking my tension so it was likely that I wouldn't have enough yarn anyhow). My knitting WIPs now consist of a scarf for Caitlin (daughter) which will resemble when finished an electric blue feather boa, and a poncho for myself (kit from Spotlight with spec. yarns and using elongated stitch which is new to me).


I have materials for a model (cross stitch) on their way to me. It is a sampler from The World of S, and Australian designer and will be stitched with Dinky-Dyes silks. Here is a pic of the sampler. I will be working on this for the next 6-8 weeks or thereabouts-I have only done some smaller models so the timeframe is hard to estimate. I'm thinking that I will probably alternate the model sampler with another stitching project, and some knitting. Not sure what the "other" project might be. I had some urgings to work on The Storyteller (Teresa Wentzler) which hasn't been stitched on for.........well over a year. And there's also MTM which (since I saw someone's-Carol's I think, with Pt 5 nearly done) has been whispering for some time. Who knows?? I certainly don't!!

A Quiet Day

..........today. Well that is the plan, anyhow. Yesterday was busier as I went to gym (still enjoying), and did grocery shopping and other such mundane but essential things. We had our school Governing Council AGM last night (wine & cheese incl.-yum!) and I get to be the convenor of the "Healthy Eating" sub-committee. Not a truly onerous task, but could be interesting as there are rumblings about what the canteen sells, etc, etc - maybe riots later in the year?? LOL Oh, and I put Ron onto the Grounds committee (he was SO pleased).

Let's see stitching-wise. Did nothing yesterday at all, although I did look at WIP list and rotation that I wrote up but didn't actually get to start............story of my rotations really. It was MTM that disrupted it I think. I have actually decided to give the rotation a go from today so that means I get to stitch on either the Nun (Convent's Herbal Garden), Watergarden, or Patchwork Sampler..........
I am going to see if I can put pics in here-hopefully we should get a pic of the Nun-I have done more than this........

Tomorrow is HAED QS SAL day so I get to work on Snowflake which I have been enjoying the last few days. Thurs I can continue with Snowflake if I want or MTM or Owl & Pussycat. Thursday night (I go to Embroidery Guild) I can take whatever I think I can concentrate on-much talking goes on there..........possibly Celtic Autumn. Friday is either back to MTM or continuing on with Thursday night project if I am on a roll. Weekend is supposed to be MTM but this might only be for some of the time as it's on my floor stand in my stitching room (yes, I have a stitching room). If you are confused, well, never mind!! LOL It looks clearer on paper. The main idea is that I have a focus piece (so I see some good progress) but also stitch on some of my other projects-and I have a built in option to have a couple of days when I do this as I hate to just get into one project & have to change. We will see how it goes.

OK-so the pic thing worked-here is my MTM (Medieval Town Mandala) up to Pt 3.........I have started Pt 4 (just! lol) Oh, and just in case I decide to work on it-here is my Patchwork Sampler (by Jan Houtmann) too . I'm pretty sure I have done more than this also but it's so long since I stitched on it...... Now to choose which one to work on!

An Introduction

Well, since many of my friends (Mel W, Annette, Mel, and Sooz to name a few) have started up blogs, I thought it was time I jumped on the bandwagon!

Let's see.............I have 1 husband (Ron-been married for nearly 14 years), 2 kids (Luke-nearly 10, and Caitlin-7 1/2) and live in the Adelaide Hills in South Australia. I am currently what is termed a Stay-At-Home-Mum (or Mom if you are from the US!). I am involved in various ways with the kids primary school (a member of governing council and social committee with latest venture being a breakfast to farewell Queens Baton last Tues morn-very early start!).

I also have several interests or hobbies: reading, cross-stitch/embroidery, with a dash of knitting and beading..................I also like gardening (well, the non-weeding part) and love watching sport on TV (just about any sport-the ones that are less engaging are perfect for cross stitch or other crafts as any really good (or bad) moments get replayed.

I have recently (within the last week) joined a local gym which I am really enjoying-it is a friendly place and the owners are so nice & helpful. I am planning to do a session 3 times a week, and after a month or so (when I am fitter) adding in a class..........we shall see.

I will need to work out links, pics, etc but I will work on that maybe in the coming week.