Embroidery, lace, Marimekko and thread

It's been a busy week...I resisted temptation in Paperchase. I would say that was my biggest achievement. New cabinets have been bought, white of course....they go on the wall next week. An expert will be doing it so they don't immediately collapse which is what would happen if we did it. I sorted out a cupboard, (second image) and if you can spot anything alcohol related in that image it has nothing to do with me. The red box, I bought that from a Graduate at a Degree show several years ago. It was part of her final collection of gift wrapping paraphernalia. The ceramic bowls in that image are extra special, hold  a lot of affection and good memories for me. I exhibited in London alongside the guy who made those several years ago. When I got home a parcel was waiting for me, those bowls, a gift from him. Since then he has become a superstar and was artist in residence at the V&A earlier this year....my claim to fame...he gifted me some of his work.

The cupboard with the untidy books...I still need to sort that out. I'm hoping to get a lot of things ''sorted out'' over the next couple of weeks. Famous last words I know but at least I have done one cabinet, that's further than I have ever gotten before. Finally, the last image....my post man making me happy....gifts...lace and pencils. Thank you. Marimekko pencils???? Who knew....

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FAQ!!!!!

Yes, it's arrived, the FAQ page is up and running just look up at the bar on the top. I should possibly have called it ''questions I have only been asked once, last week''!!

If you want anything else answered just let me know. It was good fun putting it together actually.

Not much embroidery for you today. I spent so much time playing with the unmentionable and roaming and enjoying the quiet of my little house yesterday that there wasn't much time left for my needle. I did manage to add the crazy patchwork piece from last week to my throw though and here it is. One lemon buttonhole stitch seam and one turquoise cross stitch seam, the final, final piece of this particular puzzle.

Since posting these pictures I have spied a couple of tacking stitches that escaped me so I had better get on to that quick sharp. This now needs to be backed and I decided against Marimekko. Somebody pointed out to me that this little toe wrap will one day be an heirloom and we wouldn't want future generations presuming that it had come from the house of Marimekko would we?? Oh no, definitely not, so gingham it is and pink I think.

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sorry to interupt your sunday, I just wanted to show you a couple of glimpses of my newly titivated lounge with my fan dabby dozy curtains!! I have been sewing and will post tomorrow but there are a couple of pics here and here if you can't wait to see the embroidery. Have a lovely day x