This blog is all about me......I come here for respite in between caring for JoJo (our Daughter who has Special Needs)......I am addicted to starting new projects......I am becoming a fabric-a-holic... I love to try out recipes... take a beach walk and breathe in that salty blue air......love to have coffee...sip a glass of champagne......read a book......I am Queen of the Armchair and am inspired by all the wonderful blogs out there!!!

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

~Some Stitching...Wool...a Carnival and a Book~





I haven't really done much stitching at all this January but I thought I would try out the addictive thread catchers that a lot of people are doing throughout blogland....I made 2 and they are certainly contagious!!!  I've cut out another 4....



Even tried out a fancy stitch on the top of one...


During the month I washed some homespun wool my Son and partner bought back from Argentina for me...




Mr Armchair took JoJo to a local carnival for a ferris wheel ride and they saw a Fairground Organ there...


Here she is on the top of the wheel


Looking at north over Corrigans Beach



I received this book and I'm soooooo looking forward to starting it and seeing Mr Lincoln the film when it starts...

On the knee front I've had accupuncture and am amazed at the result
My friend had some too and she's amazed
Can we be lucky a 3rd time...my Son goes today

Now I better get my act together and do those threadcatchers for OPAM (One Project A Month) which I have joined again this year
OPAM is hosted by Peg and Kris and there is still space to join...

Happy Stitching......can it be February already?!

22 comments:

Susan said...

Lovely thread catchers, the bird fabric is gorgeous. What will you make with the wool? Exciting new book, I haven't seen that one. Good news about your knee.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful post, I especially love your wool. Glad JoJo had such a great time at the fair. I have not seen that book either, her books are wonderful.

Fiona said...

love your pretty fabric for the threadcatchers and that you have got addicted to them too!!! haha...
Hugz

Chookyblue...... said...

nice thread catchers.........

Vicki said...

The fabric in your thread catchers is just lovely, Dzintra xx

Sandi said...

Your thread catchers look lovely! They are handy to have.
The carnival looked fun, and so colourful too! Nice view from the ferris wheel.

Astrid said...

Those thread catchers are just too cute! Nice wool you have got. What a great view from the top of the wheel.

Nat Palaskas said...

Those thread catchers are looking interesting. Does it catch to thread when you finished with them? Haha! Hand spun yarn from Argentina, wow lucky you - Glad the knee is getting better - Hugs Nat

Anonymous said...

nice thread catchers Dzintra and wow looks like JoJo had a lot of fun.xx

Jeni said...

Dzintra ..love your thread catchers ........hope you enjoy your book...looks very interesting

Michelle Ridgway said...

Lovely thread catchers and yarn. Looks like the carnival was fun. Looking forward to that book too.

Annie said...

Love both your threadcatchers.....I believe the second may be fabric from a swap last year? xoxo

Roseanne said...

Love your thread catchers.

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

GOOD MORNING MY DEAR! WOW your page gets filled up quickly here! I see SUSAN is always first to come to see you.

I just adore seeing JoJo's delight as she sees the world, and your stitchery is a sweet joy to behold! That first little pouch with the bird..oh my, such CUTENESS EVERYWHERE!

Have a super day and MAKE THAT PURPLE CARROT CAKE! Anita

RitaGri said...

Auduma kastītes ir tik jaukas! Uzreiz atrastos, ko tur ielikt.
Arī mani gaida šujmašīna, meita ir pasūtījusi dāvaniņu skolas draudzenei.
Aktīva izklaide JOJO!

Rhissanna said...

I love the threadcatchers! Now I'm going to see if I can find out what they're for. My carpet catches most of mine and then I burn out the vacuum cleaner trying to pick them up!

Love fairground photos, specially the fairground organ. I love those things! I even have them playing on youtube when I'm sewing!

Rachaeldaisy said...

Your thread catchers are lovely! The carnival looks like a fun day out! I'm glad the acupuncture is helping your knee, you'll be up dancing in no time. I'm looking forward to reading that book too!

DAWNIE said...

Lovely thread catchers, i elieve they are addictive so I must tey making one soon

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

Sweet Dzintra! I just barely got into my blog comments; I worked all day yesterday!

Oh, I can't wait to see how your purple cake comes out. And I wonder what the frosting will be like?!!

Have a splendid summer day. We had -20 Farenheit yesterday (with windchill- it all feels COLD to me!)

Anita

Palomasea said...

Hello beautiful friend!!!
And I am waving to our dear Anita! :)
Dzintra, dear...I am so sorry about this intense weather you are having...my goodness.
Was it a cooler day when JoJo and Dad were out??
What a stunning view!
Again, wishing you continued healing with that acupuncture, that is just marvelous.
Sweet little thread catchers, they are lovely!
On to your newest post...
Big hugs and cool breezes,
- Irina

Annie said...

Goodness, you have been busy! I felt too guilty to sign up for OPAM this year...the last 2 have started out fine....then I begin to procrastinate....mind you, SAL would have kept me honest. The fair looks wonderful - I bet JoJo had a lovely day!

Tatkis said...

Wonderful thread catchers!
Enjoy your new book!

Hugs,
Tatyana

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