Wednesday, 23 March 2011

totoro!

I've had no inspiration for any knitting lately.  Which is rather unlike me.  So embroidery it is!
I  haven't ventured too much into the embroidery world, I've only done bits and bobs.  I've usually stuck to cross stitch.   Last year I embroidered this for my boyfriend:

Embroidery from last year.

It took SO long.  But I've decided to do one for myself this time.... TOTORO!!!

Guess Who!?
TOTORO!

I've only just this minute finished the outline, and I'm about to start the colour.  I'll keep you updated.

Not much else to report really, other than I've put a bit of green in my hair ('forest green' to be exact).  I'm so majorly fed up with my hair.  I'm going to snip it a bit soon, for summer.  I wish I could just shave it off and start again!  (I know I 'COULD' do this, but work people wont approve!).  Sorry for the crappy pic. 


Forest Green

Thursday, 10 March 2011

CROSS STITCH CRAZY - MAY ISSUE

YAAAAAAAAAAY! Penelope Teapot has been featured in May's issue of Cross Stitch Crazy magazine. 
I was also in the March issue, with my owl cross stitch kit.  May issue is featuring my cupcake cross stitch kit. 

Both kits are available to buy HERE.

Penelope Teapot on page 19
Close up
Front cover

The May issue is their 150th issue, it's got some good stuff in, including a Prince William and Kate cross stitch.  It's so old lady, but I rather like it.  It'd take me ages though, so I doubt I'll get round to it.  
I plan to make another kit very soon, has anyone any suggestions as to what it could be?  I was thinking maybe cute strawberry and ice cream for summer or something, but then I couldn't sell that all year round.  Actually, maybe I should do a teapot one! makes sense!

It's day two of no biscuits (I've given them up for lent).  I'm missing them already.  I really need my mid-morning, and then mid-afternoon sugar fix!

Over and out xx

Tuesday, 8 March 2011

SICK FOR CUTE

My Sick for Cute parcel arrived this morning.  HAD to instantly take photo's and blog!
Here's what I got:

Panda Pocket Tshirt

Panda Pocket Tshirt

Ice Cream cushion

Cupcake Knee highs


Nice little package hey??  Looks like i got the last strawberry ice cream, sorry! 
The neck on the tshirt is'nt what I'm used too.  I dont actually wear that many tshirts to be honest.  Shall I leave it though?  Does it looks strange on me or am I just not used to it?  I could do a snip and chop like I did with my new Mario tshrit.....

 
 

I got the tshirt from Marks and Spencers (of all places) in the kids department.... I actually get quite a bit from there.  But the neck was so tight.  I like how it's turned out thought, it'll be great for summer.  (Dear Summer, please come soon!!)

Who want's to see some pretty amazing charity shop finds?

Owl Cookie Jar

Pussy Cat Teapot

Hello Kitty Sewing Machine


How cute is the owl cookie jar?  I'm going to keep all my little odds and ends in him, and he's going to sit on top of the airing cupboard in my bedroom.  He goes well with my old lady cookie jar I got last year, she looks after my buttons.

I fell in love with the cat teapot as soon as I saw it, and I'm not a particular fan of cats either!  I have a feeling it's rather old, so I will look after him carefully.  He looks lovely with my teapot collection.

I spotted this Hello Kitty sewing machine a couple of days ago.  HAD TO BUY even though i already have TWO sewing machines.  It's so cute, it's battery operated and it's tiny.  I decided to give it to Ruby (boyfriend's very cute little sister) as she'd probably get more use out of it.  My sewing machine (which you can see in the background there, covered in stickers) does everything i need it to do.

Speaking of the boyfriend.  We took a trip to Manchester last week (note to self... go back with more money!), here are some photo's:

Me loving kawaii shopping!
And again
A sign telling me to pop up for a brew....

We DID go up for a brew, but I was denied.  I thought of all the places in Manchester, this place would have soya milk... but no no!  Later on I did find 'Sarah friendly' tea though :)

yay for tea!
Window full of old Singer sewing machines
Me in my little car, Betty



We had a lovely little day out.  I got a handmade owl top, which I'll show you in my next post.

I don't have much else to show or say, apart from these very cute apple knickers I got from Tesco (I don't usually buy my underwear at supermarkets... but i couldn't resist!)

Supermarket pants!

Oh, Lent starts tomorrow (happy pancake day today!)
I'm not religious at all, but I'm giving up biscuits for Lent.... I've been eating far too many lately.  Wish me luck, I'll need it!


xxx