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I know that for many people on my f-list 2025 isn't looking very hopeful. Nevertheless, I wish you all a year of peace, joy, and good health, because the worst thing any of us can do is just give up and stop trying to make the world a better and fairer place, in whatever small ways we can. One person CAN make a difference, and there are a lot of us, so even if the differences we make are only small ones, they mount up. Be kind to each other, stand firm, and keep hoping! *hugs you all*

Current Mood: determined
Current Location: my desk

I just checked the weather forecast, and apparently we can expect 4238mph winds for the next two days. If you don't hear from me again, it'll be because I got blown completely off the map 😮

Current Mood: worried
Current Location: my desk

The magazine called these Folk Art Angels, but they never seemed folk arty to me, and they look more like fairies. This is the second time I've stitched the first two designs, I made them into birthday cards many years ago, but I like them so I figured I'd stitch all three instead of just the final one.

They're stitched on 18 hpi aida with one strand of thread. Call me crazy, but I prefer working with one strand.

( Photos under here... )

Current Mood: tired
Current Location: my desk

I'm way behind posting my completed cross stitch so there will probably be several posts over the coming weeks.

I stitched the first of these for my sister's 65th birthday back in April, then decided to stitch the rest of the set, because they're pretty.

( Pictures here... )

Current Mood: tired
Current Location: my desk

Finished these a few weeks back, but kept forgetting to put pics up here. The one on its own I stitched last year and turned into a birthday card for a neighbour. The other three will get used for cards at some point...

( Under here... )

Started stitching these a couple of years ago and finally finished them, with a whole bunch of other projects in between.

( Owls under here... )

Current Location: my desk

Happy Christmas (or other holiday celebration) to all my friends! Whatever you do, however you celebrate, I hope you're happy and surrounded by those you care about.

Thank you all for another year of friendship, and here's to many more!

Tree and 6 meeces

Current Mood: festive

So, I'm getting ready to knit yet another new sweater, I have some gorgeous teal yarn, and I've narrowed down my pattern choice to two, but I like them both and can't decide.

That's why I'm asking everyone to cast their vote, which of these two should I make?

Two knitting patterns and a ball of yarn

Two knitting patterns and a ball of yarn

Current Mood: tired
Current Location: my desk

Another great one has left us far too soon. I found out this morning, but I'm still processing. Keep dreaming, Jimmy.

Watch on YouTube

Current Mood: sad
Current Location: My Desk

If any of my friends who make icons could create one for me with the Whooping Snakes from the animated movie Abominable, I would be so happy! I love Whooping Snakes!

Current Mood: hopeful
Current Location: my desk

Merry Christmas and a Very Happy 2023 to all my friends!

Thank you for all your support and friendship over the last 12 months. Hope to hang out with you all here next year.

Current Mood: tired
Current Location: my desk

Happy New Year to all my friends!

May 2022 be filled with good things: Health, happiness, peace, and prosperity!

We deserve a better year.

Current Mood: tired
Current Location: my desk

Seeking someone who could do a quick once-over on three short Torchwood fics for

torchwood_fest.

Two are under 1k, and third about 1.4k. They shouldn't need a lot of work, just a check for typos and to ensure they make sense to someone who isn't me *grins*

(If further enticement is needed, one of them features Herman the dragon...)

Current Mood: tired
Current Location: my desk

Wishing all my friends a Happy Christmas, Happy Holidays, or whatever you happen to celebrate. I hope you're all healthy, happy, and able to be with the people who mean the most to you.

Current Mood: tired
Current Location: my desk

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all my F-List! This has been a tough year for all of us, but we're still here, and I want to send you all virtual hugs. *squishes*

Sorry I didn't send out cards this year, I've been having my own difficulties recently, been without much in the way of heat for the last month, but I'm keeping my spirits up as best I can. I know I'm still better off than a lot of people, and part of that is having so many lovely friends all around the world. I appreciate all of you more than I can express.

I hope you're all enjoying the festive season, even if you can't be with your loved ones they're still in your hearts. Don't let this year beat you down. It will get better!

P.S. Can anyone do a quick beta for me on a couple of fics for

torchwood_fest?

Current Mood: tired
Current Location: My Desk

There’s a new crafting community, both here and on LJ. I know, because I’m the one who set it up!

It’s called

get_knitted, but is in fact for whatever kinds of crafts you like to indulge in.

It’s a place to get together, talk about what you’re making, share pictures and progress reports, ask questions, swap information and unwanted items from your crafting stashes, and hopefully make new crafty friends.

From somewhere around the middle of the month I’ll start daily check-in posts where members can leave comments to let us know how their projects are coming along. Nobody has to check-in every day, just whenever you feel like it.

Members can also volunteer to host check-in posts for a week (on the community, not on your own journal). It’s a great way to get everyone talking to each other, like a crafting club that meets every day, different people dropping by when they have the time or inclination.

So if you enjoy crafting, whether you’re experienced or a beginner, why not join, introduce yourself, and settle in to work on that abandoned project you’ve got gathering dust in the cupboard? With the support and encouragement of your fellow crafting enthusiasts, maybe this time you’ll get it finished!

Current Mood: busy
Current Location: My Desk

Halloween might not be much this year, but I got into the spirit a little by making some Googly Bugs.

( Click for bugs... )

Current Mood: tired
Current Location: My Desk

So, I've been washing more stuffies - big surprise there - so here are some more pics showing stuffies and behind the first one you can see what I've been doing in the garden. Compare it to the last lot of pics for the 'before' shot. ;)

The last picture is of some mysterious holes I found under the ivy I was clearing. I have no idea whose holes they are. The biggest one is about 3.5 inches across, goes down about 5 inches then heads left. Not sure of the hole is in use, but the smaller one wasn't there the day before... o.O
( Pics below... )

Current Mood: tired
Current Location: My Desk

While we had some good drying weather last week I decided it was time the soft toys I finally got back from storage last year had a good clean. They were stored in bags but were still dusty and looking bedraggled.

The certainly brighten the back garden up...
( Pics below... )

Current Mood: tired
Current Location: My Desk

After yesterday's gales and heavy rain, I was looking forward to something a bit more restful. Today's forecast was for blustery winds and light hail showers.

We got this.( See below... )

Current Mood: tired
Current Location: My Desk

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Entries tagged with real life

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Deeply concerning...

Cross Stitched Garden Fairies

Cross Stitched Vases of Flowers

Tropical Flowers Cross Stitch

OWL CROSS STITCH

Merry Christmeece to all my friends!

Help me choose...

RIP Jimmy Buffett

HELP PLEASE!

HAPPY CHRISTMAS!

HAPPY NEW YEAR

BETA NEEDED

Happy Christmas!

HAPPY CHRISTMAS & Beta Request

New Crafting Community

Googly Bugs

Still Washing Stuffies...

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