Monday, 6 June 2011

AWOL

Things have been even more manic than usual of late here at the Casa Di Chaos, and poor little Blog has fallen by the wayside a bit.
We currently have my MIL living here on a temporary but indefinite basis while she is between houses, and have acquired a 2nd cat, as she can't take hers with her to her new place. This has rather put Spike's nose out of joint, though he is getting quite a bit of extra food out of it, as the phrase "Leave that, it's Billy's" apparently means nothing to him ;D
There has been a bit of a slump on the stitching front, but I do have a finish to show. this is my version of May's Monthly Challenge, the design this month was Cadeau pour les Amis Brodeuses from Sablaise and the album is here.
I did mine in cream and beige silk threads on vintage country mocha linen, and finished it as a pinkeep, with some mother of pearl thread rings and a scissor pocket on the back, and made a little matching scissor fob. This will be my gift for an upcoming exchange, but I'm pretty sure I'm safe showing it here.

We've been having a very pleasant burst of early Summer here. The beach was very crowded at the weekend.










But if you walk far enough you can still find a peaceful spot.

12 comments:

  1. Nancy6 June 2011 at 04:21

    Your stitched piece is so pretty! I love the soft, neutral colors. Your beach pictures are absolutely beautiful! Hope things start getting back to normal for you soon!

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  2. Carol6 June 2011 at 04:38

    How lovely to live so close to the beach--I'd be the one finding the quiet peaceful (and shaded) spots to sit and stitch! Your challenge piece is so pretty, Christine--you really did a nice job :)

    I do hope Spike adjusts to Billy's presence very soon, too!

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  3. Gillie6 June 2011 at 05:19

    What a lovely exchange that will be - I loved stitching mine but definitely wasn't so fancy!

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  4. Hazel6 June 2011 at 08:06

    Beautiful may challenge piece you made! Really lovely. Oh am so envious of you living by the sea. I really need to move! x

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  5. Kathryn6 June 2011 at 11:19

    Love the beige and cream!
    ...and your beach is so NOT crowded. Lucky people, you are.
    Kathryn (in case blogger wants to call me anonymous again).
    Oh ha ha - word verification is 'frogi'

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  6. jane6 June 2011 at 11:21

    Lovely challenge piece, lucky person who gets that in an exchange!
    I like your photos of the beach, what a fantastic place to live.

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  7. mdgtjulie6 June 2011 at 13:40

    Great beach photos! Great everything photos, lol. Would love to see a pic of your new cat. And I really hope you and your MIL get along well!!

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  8. Kate7 June 2011 at 05:05

    Love the colours you have used. Mine is stitched I just lacked the time to make it up - hopefully this week.

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  9. Linda7 June 2011 at 05:30

    What a lovely finish. You could send it to me; I would be willing to give it a good home. ;-)
    My life has been a little hectic too but not with an extra person in the house. Take care

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  10. Mylene7 June 2011 at 07:16

    Beautifully finish and your partner is very lucky to receive it.

    Haven't been to the beach over here but i am pretty sure it's busy too with this lovely weather.

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  11. Sally8 June 2011 at 05:22

    Your challenge piece is gorgeous Christine:)

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  12. Julie9 June 2011 at 11:25

    Super finish for your challenge piece Christine.

    Loving your peaceful spot, i could do with one of those!

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