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Tuesday 29 March 2011

We're all going on a spring holiday??

Don't you just love it when the sun shines, the skies are blue and it actually feels warm?  We've had some lovely spring weather here in the UK; yes even up here in the frozen north in Scotland!  I've been busy with spring planting up at the gardening club and my seedlings are sprouting all over the place - it will be another month or so before I am able to plant them out but I am hoping to have a nice array of flowers for the summer, including sweet peas which are one of my favourites.  I've also seeded some cherry tomatoes this year and have got some more onions to put in but that will have to wait because ....

I am going on holiday!!!  Boss's orders, I need a break apparently so this coming Thursday I am jumping on the train down to sunny South Yorkshire to spend some time at the Mouse House and we are having an overnight visit to Gillie at her new pad too which we are all looking forward to.  Its going to be lovely to see all of the girls, and its just a shame that Val can't join us this time around .... but maybe next time?

I have been stitching, albeit slowly and absolutely not as much as I would have liked.  I got absolutely nothing done on my Crazy 15 project last week which is "Free Spirits" my horses project, so I decided to hang onto it for this week too and I actually managed to get needle meeting fabric.  There isn't an awful lot to show for my very poor endeavours but needless (gettit???) to say I will have loads to show for my time when I next blog because that dreaded wet noodle is going to be hanging right over my head and I won't get away with just a couple of stitches! 

I am taking my crocus cushion project with me and perhaps another project (although I have no idea which one yet) so I hope to have a good report for you next time.  I am going to squeeze in a few stitches on the Christmas Wreath tonight and tomorrow inbetween working, ironing and packing.

Short and sweet this time - got to take the laundry out of the machine and then settle down with a cuppa and my needle to watch Murdoch Mysteries.

Oh and I almost forgot to add ~ I won a PIF on Mouse's blog so I have to offer the same on mine.  The rule is that I have to stitch something for someone in the next year, so ... if you are interested in having someone stitched by little old moi please leave me a comment and I will pick out a name when I get back from my travels.

Hope you are having good weather wherever in the world you are. 

Until next time - thanks as always for reading and commenting.

Love and hugs,

Ally xxx

13 comments:

Gillie said...

Gillie, who's that? New pad - ha - new tip more like! The whole place looks like a bomb has hit it, lol!

Mouse said...

ooo can't wait to see you :) and you will get some stitching in :)only 2 more sleeps ..lol

Tricia T said...

What a fun holiday you have coming up! Enjoy your time with Mouse and friends, and get *lots* of stitching done!!

Milly~ said...

Enjoy your holiday Ally. We all need those breaks.

lynda said...

I'd love a piece stitched by you, but I also won Mouse's PIF so I guess I will wait for another round.
Sounds like you all have a wonderful holiday planned! Have fun, rest, relax and so lots of stitching and gabbing!
ps. did you ever receive your calendar girl package from me? It should have been there by now....

Mylene said...

Have fun with Mouse and Gillie!!

Crystal said...

Enjoy your holiday, and have fun.

Val said...

Have a lovely time Ally - I sooooo wish I could have made it this time :( but will rely on you lot to keep me informed

I really love that horse - there is a field nearby with four which look just like your stitched one .. ok I would love something stitched by you - but hey, I can wait ;)

Kate said...

Have a lovely time on your trip!

Joy said...

Free Spirit is lovely!! My youngest DD is a horse fanatic. Have a wonderful time on your holiday!! You and Mouse behave! LOL

Sandie said...

Your Free Spirit is looking fine - even if you didn't manage much, every one stitch is one nearer the end and a finish! Enjoy your holiday!

Dani - tkdchick said...

I hope you have a fantastic trip sometimes its just what the doctor ordered! What a beautiful horse!

Karen said...

it seems so long ago now! lol...geegee is looking good! xxx