Wild wet weather

Hi friends, 

What a stretch of wild weather we’re having at the moment. Just last weekend we were under a cyclone warning, and now this week the North Island is being hammered by heavy rain. It looks like this weather is set to stick around for a few more days yet, and with the temperatures dropping, you can really feel winter is on it's way.

My latest finish depicts the weather perfectly, Mr Bunny sheltering his chicks from the rain :)

I couldn't resist starting this new Teresa Kogut chart, Spring Rain, when it arrived. Stitched on 32 count vintage mocha linen using most of the called for threads. 

Another Mill Hill Santa completed for the collection.  The back stitching in this design almost drove me crazy!

I love seeing what the free stitch Friday design is going to be in the Primrose Cottage Stitches newsletter each month. This time it was another Sweetly Sayin' design, a little sampler all about stitching.  This photo has come out quite dark so doesn't show the colour of the fabric very well,  Pewter Lugana. 

One of my friends and I have been getting together to work on some of the Lori Holt bag panels. We've been having a good time, and lots of laughs, as we work out the best method for us to put the panels together. We've both been using Elizabeth Ann Can Stitch's project bag tutorial on You tube and have made a few adjustments, including using iron on stabiliser and lining fabrics.   Not sure what I'm going to do with 16 new project bags, ha ha. 

I had a birthday earlier in the month and it was good timing as the fabric I'd ordered for my own fabric of the month club arrived from Helen, That Crafty Kiwi.  This month I chose 40 count White Clay by Fox and Rabbit, and added the cutest needle minder and a pink Nurge frame to the order. 

A parcel also came from Elizabeth at Stitch NZ, with some fabric and threads, and also a tacky bill, which might make the beading on the Mill Hill Santas a little easier, and prevent beads from going everywhere!

The day of my birthday I also received my recent order from 123 Stitch, containing some Nashville releases and wish list charts, and the red Aztec linen in the next photo. 

Isn't it great when designers offer PDF charts - instant gratification, and awesome for international stitchers.  I purchased Peace on Earth, and several others, from Teresa, Kitten Stitcher, as soon as the chart was listed in her site. Peace on Earth has been on my wish list for two years since it was first released as a retreat exclusive.   I started it on the weekend so when I've made some decent progress I'll share a pic. 

Birthday bubbles using a special glass gifted by my niece Zoe a few years ago.

Another lovely mail delivery,  a new Glasshouse candle and fragrance to enjoy over the coming months.

I had the nicest day with my stitching friends recently. We’ve been meeting up more often this year, and it’s been wonderful to enjoy that time together.  Kath treated me to some new accessories, which I just love:

I also received a little gift in the mail from my dear friend Elizabeth, 

This wooden needlebook is so sweet.

I'll be back soon with a couple of new projects, and some new books too.  Have a great week.

See you soon x