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Sunday, 18 February 2018

My FNSI

I love this time of the month, when I get to sew in comfort with my buddies, but I especially love this month and watching the winter Olympics, feet up on the recliner, sewing in my lap and kitten trying to ski down the slopes too!

Gee I love these little guys....one was sleeping but this little boy (he's now nearly double the size of Mocha) was a bundle of energy....and then just dropped in front of the tv- one of his favourite places to be.  Well, it beats them climbing all over me and trying to pull pins out of the pincushion and needles out of my stitching....they truly are little devils at times.

I did however, manage to finish the cross stitching part of my old Queenslander, and I'm pretty happy with it too.
Now for the trickier part, adding all the backstitched detail.....I'm always worried I'll stuff it up, a bit like when you're quilting and you put off finishing the top and making it into a quilt because you worry you won't be able to do it justice (or is that just me?).   I'll keep you posted with how I'm going with it...I'll be trying to get it done by the end of the month so I have a finish for OPAM.

It's only 20-ish days till we fly to Brisbane for our annual LGS aka Let's Get Stitched weekend with these three wonderful designers - Dawn Hay, Fee Ransley and Joy Coey and I can't wait!  Each year, we make a swap gift and a badge for two different people, one is a random 'lucky dip', the other is assigned.  This year, our swap gift is a needlebook.

I managed to get the stitchery for the front of the needlebook done on Friday night too and the needlebook itself will be made this week, followed by the badge.  Our theme this year is 'tropical' so there's lots of ideas going through my head.  I'll show some sneaky peeks when I've got something started.

Nothing else to share at the moment...about to go and visit dad-in-law in the hospital so I must be off.  Don't forget to drop by to see what all the other Friday-nighters got up to....it always inspires me!
xox sugary hugs :o)



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14 comments:

  1. Maria18 February 2018 at 15:24

    LOL I understand about your cats stealing pins. My DD Burmese did the some when she was pinning a quilt..
    Love your Queenslander and you'll do a great job of the backstitching I'm sure.
    Nice work on the needlecase.
    Enjoy your visit with FIL..

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  2. Peg - Happy In Quilting18 February 2018 at 17:33

    Beautiful works ...massive thanks for a great night ❤️ Enjoy your visit ❤️

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  3. Michelle Ridgway18 February 2018 at 17:45

    Lovely stitching Wendy....love the Queenslander! Thanks for hosting again xx

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  4. Anthea18 February 2018 at 19:42

    Beautiful work on your Queenslander, Wendy... the backstitch will bring it to life... don't fear it, just do it!!

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  5. Allie-oops Designs19 February 2018 at 01:47

    My little black kitty, years ago, used to like watching the skaters. When they'd go off camera, she'd go around the back of the tv to see where they'd gone. So cute! I love your x-stitching project, wow that is SO pretty, and yes I'm with you on worrying that I'll mess it up. I'm sure you'll do fine, Wendy-girl! Your needlebook cover is adorable, I hope you have a wonderful time at LGS!!

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  6. ellieshomemadehome.blogspot.com19 February 2018 at 04:36

    That's why I don't have cats, I couldn't stand it if they got near my work. Althought the chihuahua prefers to be under my elbow while stitching!! Beautiful stitching on the cross stitch. I am really enjoying the Winter Olympics too :)

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  7. Susie H19 February 2018 at 12:09

    Your cross stitch is absolutely stunning ... almost like tapestry! The back stitching will make everything stand out even more so beautifully! We've been enjoying the Olympics here too and it makes the perfect excuse for sewing even more than normal! Hahaha! My kitty doesn't pay attention to the TV at all but prefers sitting in my lap, impeding my stitching movements. Thank you again for being such a great hostess!

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  8. Lin19 February 2018 at 17:15

    Well done for getting all that cross stitch completed and I love your needlecasedesign. Xx

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  9. Sharm20 February 2018 at 05:09

    You know I'm a sucker for old Queenslanders! Your stitching is doing justice to it! Exciting to be heading for a stitching weekend! Is it just the 4 of you? Did you say you were flying down there? Love the embroidery - have fun!

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  10. Narelle20 February 2018 at 20:13

    Loving your old Queenslander 😊

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  11. Marilyn26 February 2018 at 10:09

    Lovely cross stitch, the back stitching really brings it to life. It will be fabulous. Lovely needlecase too.

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  12. Bethan27 February 2018 at 06:16

    I love your old Queenslander - I hope the outlining has been going well! I love your kitten trying to ski! x

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  13. Binsa8 March 2018 at 12:50

    Gorgeous cross stitch, love the Queenslander design.

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  14. Maria16 March 2018 at 02:12

    Hi Wendy... Is it FNSI tomorrow ????

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Hi.....thanks for visiting and I'm glad you've stopped by to visit and leave me a comment. I'll try to reply each time, but if I don't, it's because I've been hijacked by the family.....know I've read it and it reeeeally warms my heart. *insert jiggly heart here*
sugary hugs :o)
Wendy xox