Using Up The Blues...........

I have been trying to have a tidy-up this week. You know, a good old de-clutter as they say, and, of course, I'm getting nowhere fast!

Every time I find something that could - might just - be given to the charity shop, then I can suddenly find at least a hundred or so reasons why I should keep it....... Even if I know I said that last time I had a clear-out, too.....

Still, three bin bags and two boxes have left the building.....!

On Monday, I sorted through all the odds and ends of wool I'd accumulated, and it was surprising how much there was. 

Of all the colours I found, the blue ones caught my eye, and it began to wonder what to do with them. There wasn't enough for a big project, but just enough to do something with, as I thought they were too pretty to not use.

So, I started this little bit of crochet, intended for a little cushion when it's finished.......
I've only been crocheting - is that how you say it? - for a few months, and find it so relaxing......

I'm using four different shades of blue, and so far, am quite happy with the result!

Much nicer to do than watch television........!

Hope you are all having a good week......

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Such An Awful Day?............

It has rained here the whole day long. Everything is grey, dismal and very soggy.
The cat won't even think about going outside (I don't blame him), my husband has moaned about not being able to prune things outside (the plants are quite pleased, at least) and my poor little Grandchildren both have a nasty cold. To top it all off, I have just 'done something' that has deleted every one of my photographs. I am tired and cross and am going to bed (so there!).

But.... And there is always a 'but' isn't there?....... The birds are still singing, I've had a lovely afternoons' stitching, the flowers are still in bloom, if a little wet, and tomorrow is another day.

A lot of people would be grateful for another day, even another hour. A lot of people are in pain and despair tonight, and here I am moaning on about such trivial things as a wet day and a tedious evening, when I should be grateful and thankful for all that I have.
And, believe me, I AM grateful and I AM thankful for each and every day, I just forget to show it sometimes.

So, whoever you are, and whatever your situation - take care of yourself and those you love, and be very grateful for this rainy day.

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A Little Bit Of Something Blue.........

What a difference a day makes! Gone are the dull drizzly bits from yesterday, replaced by bright warm sunshine! Doesn't it make you feel so much happier when the sun shines? You don't even mind that the blackbirds have stripped every single cherry off the trees - well, not too much, anyway!

The Hydrangeas have come into flower, and the colours are sheer perfection. How many different shades of blue do you think are in this one?

Has anyone had a 'couldn't resist it' moment? This was mine today! I do love red and white fabric, and so when I saw this - well, the rest,they say, is history!
Now - any ideas as to what I can do with it?!! I'm really looking forward to starting something new!

Hope you all are having a lovely, sunny day, wherever you are.......

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My Summer Breeze.....

Sweet peas from the garden - it is so hot out there for the plants. The strawberries keep coming thick and fast - this really must be summer!
It  is my lovely daughter's birthday today!  She has always been my Little Summer Breeze - and here she is now in her early thirties! Where did that time go? Forever in my heart, I am so proud of her!
It has been to warm to stitch! Even the Flying Geese are resting today! I will get the quilt done, but this weather is making me lazy!
I'm still very new to blogging - so you will have to bear with me until I get the hang of it all - and - hopefully! - post a lot more photo's of my stitching!
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