tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26921466044855422442024-03-13T16:36:37.969+00:00Miamina's MusingsMiaminahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02464319089330346083noreply@blogger.comBlogger97125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2692146604485542244.post-53555272638844091682017-01-04T10:33:00.000+00:002017-01-04T10:33:38.756+00:00Happy New Year......Again!**Wipes away the dust** Helloooooo? I've no clue if anyone is going to see this, but if you do...<br />
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Due to a number of health problems, my plans for last year didn't go as I intended....best laid plans etc. I had periods of good health however, I felt a little intimidated by the number of posts I'd missed and generally felt overwhelmed. My plan for this year is.......absolutely no plan! I'll post randomly and read posts from you guys as I can. <br />
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I've had to abandon some of my original WIP's, hopefully just temporarily, so I'll update the tabs to show what I am actually working on. As our family and friends seem to have had a bit of a baby boom last year, it's largely birth samplers, with other projects thrown in to keep me interested!<br />
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I very much hope that my lovely blogging friends are doing well and I look forward to reconnecting with you all when I can!<br />
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I'd love to wish all my blogging friends a very Happy New Year! <br />
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I haven't completely disappeared, I've just been taking my time to recover. I experienced what is known as a Functional Stroke (basically the same neurological damage, but no identifiable cause), so I'm having lots of therapy to try and regain proper use of my left side, including lots of physiotherapy and also speech therapy to help with that too. <br />
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I'm still only able to use a computer screen for a limited amount at a time, but I'm really hoping to be able to keep up with reading everyone's blog posts! I figured, New Year would be a good time to start, there is no way I could have caught up with 6 month's worth of posts! I might not be able to comment on all posts, but I'll try :)<br />
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I have been stitching a little too, it's much slower than before, but anything is better than nothing and I even managed a finish!<br />
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It's Candy Cane Christmas by Ursula Michael, stitched on 14 ct DMC Marbled Blue Aida. </div>
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Anyway, that's enough from me for now, I hope to be able to blog much more this year, but it's enough to just become part of a community that I have truly missed.</div>
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<br />Miaminahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02464319089330346083noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2692146604485542244.post-20694358609484978022015-06-29T14:04:00.000+01:002015-06-29T14:04:05.133+01:00Short update!As much as I would love to write you a hugely detailed post with lots of pretty pictures, I'm sorry, this is a very short one! I just wanted to let you know, I haven't disappeared, but I have been very ill. <div>
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Annoyingly I was admitted to hospital with having a small stroke. It's affected my co-ordination, my ability to say some words, given me light-headedness, painful headaches and the feeling of "pressure" at the back of my head. I can't stitch at present, but I'm hopeful that I will be able to very soon and doing anything for any length of time causes the pain and pressure to increase. </div>
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Miaminahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02464319089330346083noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2692146604485542244.post-36847684547492049532015-05-11T13:34:00.000+01:002015-05-11T13:34:42.379+01:00Finished stuff!<div>
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First off, I must apologise for missing my YOTA post, I didn't stitch anything of them so honestly, nothing to see here!<br />
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You may remember me mentioning a bit ago that I'd been stitching something as a gift, well it's now been received so I can share photo's!<br />
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It's a kit from Anchor called Together Forever designed by Margaret Sherry:<br />
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It's stitched on 32ct Fairy Forest Opalescent Murano from <a href="http://www.craftykitten.co.uk/" target="_blank">Crafty Kitten</a>. I took a picture prior to personalising as they preferred for their detail not to be shared online and of course I respected that. It was framed in a modern, gloss white frame with an off-white mat. I did find it hard to get through as it wasn't my choice and although it's cute, the fact it was for someone else put that "obligation" on me to HAVE to stitch it. I am very pleased with the result and the fabric looked amazing and was wonderful to stitch on.</div>
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My next finish is my "Go-Bag" stitching. I've not shared any pictures of this before mainly because it generally in my bag ready to go! It's a nice easy to stitch design that is just 1 solid colour, so perfect for when you are out of the house!</div>
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Sorry for the slightly creased picture! This was a free design from Love Thy Thread, who sadly are no longer trading. It's stitched on a piece of 28ct fabric from <a href="https://www.colourcascadefabrics.com.au/" target="_blank">Colour Cascades Fabric</a> that has gold opal threads running through it. It'a actually a little more red than the picture shows. I can't tell you what the colour is as it was an oddment from one of the month sales from the FaceBook group.</div>
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I hope this gives you some idea of how it looks. We still haven't decided where to hang it, but hopefully once it's on the wall it'll be easier to photograph!</div>
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I was going to switch away from this but couldn't decide what to switch to. hubby suggested using a random number generator and picking that way, so I did....seemed the Fates have conspired and are insisting I continue as this was the number that came up! I think I'll switch back to the left side and continue down, maybe I'll reach the bottom corner, although that may be slightly too ambitious!</div>
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Finally, I want to thank you all for your lovely well wishes; I am feeling better now (well at least as good as I get!) and Charlie is doing well too. Lets hope we continue feeling well until our little trip away at the start of June!</div>
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Miaminahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02464319089330346083noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2692146604485542244.post-791559343413722772015-04-20T16:22:00.000+01:002015-04-20T16:22:08.942+01:00IHSW - AprilThank you for all your kind messages about my health after my last post, I was on the mend but sadly had a bit of a setback last week and ended up stuck in bed for a few days. I am recovering, I'm just having to take it very easy and go slowly....something I tend to struggle with! <br />
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Also, poor little Charlie, our American Cocker Spaniel has been under the weather too, He's getting old now and every time a Vet visit is required I always worry, thankfully it's not anything too serious, just rest and time, so we are chilling out together!<br />
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As a lot of you may know, it was International Hermit and Stitch Weekend this weekend and I actually managed to get a bit of stitching done, thanks to my forced "taking it easy"!<br />
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On Saturday, I dug out Candy Cane Christmas by Ursula Michael that I've been stitching along with Linda and Sasha (check the Saturday SAL tab out for more info). <br />
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Overall I'm really thrilled with the progress and it's been a good weekend!<br />
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Thank you to the new followers, I hope that enjoy reading and looking at the pictures. Please feel free to leave comments, it's always great to hear from people! I'm sneaking ever closer to the 100 mark, once I hit it, I think it might be time for another give-away!Miaminahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02464319089330346083noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2692146604485542244.post-79272536864540342002015-04-13T12:56:00.001+01:002015-04-13T12:56:13.672+01:00Pickle Barrel Designs!Just a quick information post (so no need to comment!) to help raise awareness of the lovely lady of <a href="http://nancy-picklebarreldesigns.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Pickle Barrel Designs</a>. Nancy's had her designs featured in several magazines and is currently giving away a freebie. If you aren't aware of her designs and her beautiful blog, please stop by and give her a look...and don't forget to collect your freebie too!<br />
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I don't know what happened but I seem to have missed March! I've spent pretty much the whole month being under the weather with Sinusitis and generally feeling pretty grotty :(<br />
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Due to the afore mentioned grottiness, stitching has been very slow. I've stitched a little on The Three Fates, but not enough to show any progress as yet. I have managed to get my obligation stitching done....HUGE YAY! I had no idea how hard it was to motivate myself to stitch something that wasn't my choice....I don't think I could be a model stitcher! I can't show you a picture of it at present as the recipient hasn't got it yet (I only completed it yesterday).<br />
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I have decided to add Dirt and Glitter to the YOTA SAL (if you are not familiar with YOTA check out <a href="http://pulltheotherthread.blogspot.co.uk/p/yota-year-of-acronyms.html" target="_blank">Pull The Other Thread</a>). She's not had any time spent on her for some time and I wanted to try and get some more stitching time on her.<br />
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Miaminahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02464319089330346083noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2692146604485542244.post-219634654847892882015-03-08T12:49:00.000+00:002015-03-08T12:53:09.312+00:00Saturday SAL & YOTA - MarchI hope everyone is doing well and managing to get some stitchy time in! I figured I'd squish 2 SAL updates into 1 post and hopefully save you a little time :)<br />
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We'll go with Saturday SAL first, this is the one that is organised by <a href="http://bengalcatlover10.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Linda</a> (details on the tab at the top of the page)<br />
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Now for the YOTA SAL organised by <a href="http://pulltheotherthread.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Pull The Other Thread</a>:<br />
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It's very slow going and if you look REALLY hard, you might spot the bit of stitching I did! I've decided to add another couple of my WIP's that have been unloved for a while to the YOTA SAL so that it gives me a bit of variety. There's nothing worse than trying to force yourself to work on something you really don't feel like stitching so a little flexibility is not a bad thing.<br />
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As some of you may know, very sadly, Neil from <a href="http://eclecticblokedesigns.co.uk/" target="_blank">Eclectic Bloke Designs</a> passed away after losing his battle with cancer. I didn't know him personally, however I know that some of you guys did and my thoughts are with his partner, family and friends. <br />
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Neil's passing has reminded me that life is too short to worry and stress over my stitching. I had got myself workd up about the number of WIP;s I had and pushing myself into a rotation to make sure certain projects got stitched. As stated above, I'm allowing myself much more flexibility, it's a hobby, enjoy it. Life is precious and the time and energy I spend stressing could be better spent. I'm aiming to have much more of a "go with the flow" approach and see how I feel!<br />
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<br />Miaminahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02464319089330346083noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2692146604485542244.post-70552030853286710152015-03-03T13:25:00.003+00:002015-03-03T13:26:12.402+00:00Back at it.....First off...I'd like to say a big hello and welcome to the new followers! If I reach 100 I think it may be time for another giveaway to celebrate!<br />
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I've finally gotten back to stitching and I've a few updates to share! I picked up Mini Starlight - Linda Ravenscroft (HAED). It's been a long while and she's been a bit neglected but this year she's going to get a bit of love!<br />
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Not loads done, but a little progress and anything is a step towards that finishing line.<br />
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Last up, I've not been stitching on the Saturday SAL as there have been the "Crazy Challenges" in tribute to Debbie, who very sadly passed away last year. However, I caved last weekend and pulled out Candy Cane Christmas!<br />
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I've dropped off Pyramid 4 with the framer so hopefully I should have it back in the next couple of weeks. I really love the frame we've gone with and I really hope it work well. To say I'm nervous leaving my stitching with a framer I've not used before would be an understatement, however we chatted and I'm confident that he will do a good job! I can't wait to be able to share it with you!<br />
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Miaminahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02464319089330346083noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2692146604485542244.post-10970342244429933102015-02-10T12:05:00.001+00:002015-02-10T12:05:50.885+00:00YOTA - FebruaryMy post is a little late, I finally got my PC upgraded so it's taken a while to sort it out and install all the stuff I had on my previous. I'm still not quite there, but it's definitely on the way!<br />
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Now, about my YOTA project, turns out I've "borrowed" a fair amount of the threads to use in other projects, which I completely forgot. I'm now waiting on a fairly large thread order to arrive so that I can get a bit of stitching done!<br />
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I would also like to say a huge thank you to all the people who left such nice comments about my finish of Pyramid 4. I admit, my stitchy bug went wandering once it was done, but it's slowly coming back and I've been doing a little bit.<br />
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I started it when we went on honeymoon to Egypt, as hubby thought it would be a great idea to stitch something Egypt themed while we were there. We chose the chart together and rather than buying something new, we picked this one which had been in my stash for years! </div>
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From Heaven and Earth Designs, designed by Michele Sayetta<br />
Original artwork By Ciro Marchetti<br />
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I am really thrilled with the outcome and whilst being quite confetti heavy due to all the detail, was still very enjoyable to stitch. Now I need to find a good framer as this is one I don't fancy trying to frame myself! If anyone knows of a good framer in the Manchester, UK area, I would be really grateful for the details!<br />
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By pushing to get this finished, I've neglected to keep up with the blog reading this week. I'm going to try to get through as many as I can today though.<br />
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<br />Miaminahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02464319089330346083noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2692146604485542244.post-18693241176591426522015-01-19T12:25:00.000+00:002015-01-19T12:25:04.257+00:00International Hermit and Stitch Weekend - JanuaryAs it was so cold this weekend, it was the perfect excuse to "Hermit and Stitch"! I've been a little lapse in sharing pictures of Pyramid 4, which has been my primary focus since before Christmas. Once I've finished this post, I'll make a point of updating my "Work in Progress" tab so that you can see the recent pictures. However, I'll show you the most recent progress from this weekend!<br />
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<br />Miaminahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02464319089330346083noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2692146604485542244.post-41457366912363935792015-01-11T12:50:00.001+00:002015-01-11T12:50:36.869+00:00YOTA (Year of the Acronym)YOTA is a Stitch A-Long (SAL) that is being hosted by <a href="http://pulltheotherthread.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Pull The Other Thread</a>. It's a UFO SAL (hence Year of the Acronym!), so basically any project that has been left by the wayside and unfinished.<br />
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1. Stitch QS Clara - any progress is a step forward<br />
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Handily, QS Clara falls into the YOTA criteria, so YAY! I've not stitched on her yet, so this will be my starting point for the year;<br />
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<br />Miaminahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02464319089330346083noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2692146604485542244.post-89337639107488366562015-01-07T14:52:00.003+00:002015-01-07T16:07:34.077+00:00Christmas Stitching & PresentsI haven't made a post yet to thank the people who were lovely enough to buy me stitching gifts this year for Christmas, apologies for all the pictures!<br />
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Miaminahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02464319089330346083noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2692146604485542244.post-86389662514483684712014-11-11T17:31:00.002+00:002014-11-11T17:32:13.274+00:00Saturday SAL, Sales and Giveaways!It's coming up to the Holiday season and I love Christmas. It's funny, I never used to be that fond of it once I got past around the age of 8, but for the last 10 years or so it's become my favourite time of year, I love shopping for gifts, the bright lights, the Christmas Markets, the dark nights and the songs. I have a number of overseas friends and a Secret Santa to shop for, which means that I have to have a number of gifts ready to posted by the beginning of December, although it may seem like ages away, it really comes up so quickly!<br />
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To finish off, the photo I took last time of Pyramid 4 was terrible, the colours looked really washed out, well I've taken a slightly better one that shows the vibrant bright colours!</div>
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<br />Miaminahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02464319089330346083noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2692146604485542244.post-81536573884643694832014-11-06T16:54:00.000+00:002014-11-06T16:54:57.481+00:00Blogversary GiveawayAs it's been 3 years since I started blogging in my little corner of cyberspace, I figured it's about time I did a giveaway as I've not had one before. As people have such varied likes and dislikes, I've decided that rather than dig out a load of stuff or purchase some items, why not give away a voucher, then the winner can choose their own prize! It'll be for £10/$15 (or equivalent local currency). I'm not one for rules really but a few might be helpful:<br />
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As you can see, I finished the "M" and I moved on down to the "C"! I'm hoping next time that I might get to play with some colour!<br />
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I was lucky enough to have been gifted a beautiful chart from a lovely friend of mine called Kim (from <a href="http://kim-demeter83.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Sense and Stitchability</a>). It's <a href="http://www.tiltoncrafts.com/servlet/the-72/Cross-Stitch-Chart-Pattern/Detail" target="_blank">Key to Life by Denise Garbis</a> from Tilton Crafts. Thank you so much, she's lovely!</div>
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Miaminahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02464319089330346083noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2692146604485542244.post-33007186260046856902014-10-12T17:39:00.000+01:002014-10-12T17:39:30.566+01:00Saturday SAL<div style="text-align: justify;">
I know, yet another SAL....I am so weak! Although I'm doing this to support the lovely Linda, who took part in a Saturday SAL with Debbie, who sadly passed away. I thought it would be a lovely idea if I joined in too. She completed the last project and was due to start <a href="http://www.crosstitch.com/search?f=114canxs10" target="_blank">Candy Cane Christmas by Ursula Michael</a> so I grabbed the pattern and ordered the threads, rifled through my fabric and I was all set!</div>
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I chose some DMC 14ct Blue Marble Aida that I've had for ages and it just happened to be the exact size I needed! </div>
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I've set up an extra tab at the top to keep the WIP pictures of this separate from my other projects. I'm sure that a lot of you probably follow Linda's blog - <a href="http://bengalcatlover10.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Stitchin' With My Furbabies</a> already, but please stop over there and check out her beautiful stitching!</div>
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Miaminahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02464319089330346083noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2692146604485542244.post-38230836143876338692014-10-07T16:29:00.001+01:002014-10-07T16:29:40.752+01:00No willpower.......<div>
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This will not come as a shock to many of you.....but I have no willpower, particularly when it comes to stitchy goodness. I mentioned in my last post that Nene Thomas charts were being retired from <a href="http://heavenandearthdesigns.com/" target="_blank">HAED</a>, well, Michele has managed to get 3 new ones finished just in time for people to grab them before they disappear. She has also extended the sale for an extra day to help, although the charts will be available until 15th October.</div>
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I have loved the picture "Prophecy" since I first saw it and it was one of the pictures I was particularly sad that HAED would not be able to chart, so when I awoke this morning to the news it had been charted, I ran off to buy it!</div>
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As you may suspect, Prophecy wasn't the only chart I bought! I also added Mini Winter Wings, Mini Wind Moon, Mini Moon Indigo, Mariposa and SK Deidre!</div>
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I also had to grab Elsa from <a href="http://www.tiltoncrafts.com/servlet/StoreFront" target="_blank">Tilton Crafts</a> as it is also being retired and I have to stitch it for my niece....ok who am I kidding...I need to have it :)</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">So between all the charts, a couple of extra pieces of Crafty Kitten fabric, can you believe I'm still thinking of joining the <a href="http://www.cross-stitch-heaven.co.uk/lizzie-kate-things-unseen-mystery-sampler-201415-22323-p.asp" target="_blank">Lizzie*Kate SAL</a> and also possibly the <a href="http://www.passionericamo.eu/page2ingl.htm" target="_blank">Passione Ricamo SAL</a> as well! My Hubby does keep trying to talk me out of them, not due to a financial reason, but from a time point of view. I moan that I never get enough stitching time to get everything I want to stitch done! I admit, he may be right, but it doesn't stop me from looking and longing does it?</span></div>
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I also have an update of The Three Fates to show you! <br />
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I had been stitching the right side of the design and now I'm going to switch back to the left side for a while. I foresee a fair bit of blue in my future!</div>
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