Sorry I no longer post

 

Hello everyone.

I am sorry that I haven't been updating my blog but my health took a really bad turn.

Unfortunately everything I am suffering from has no cure.

I am learning to life with these awful diseases.

Unfortunately everything has meant that crocheting has had to take a back step as I am suffer from brain fog. 

Hopefully now Long Covid is in the world the scientific world may look for a cure sooner. 

 

So these days my days are spent mostly in bed in a dark room. 

I have little things to brighten up my day like Cosmo snuggling with me and some beautiful flowers from my garden.  

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Still Here

Hi everyone. Sorry it's been a long time since I have posted. My health has deteriorated to the point where I can't stand up for more than 20 mins without falling over. They think I have POTS and am currently going through testing.

It's been a tough few years. My mum passed away from overian cancer at the age of 67. It was during the height of covid so it was really difficult. We had 24 to the funeral but we couldn't sit together and there wasn't a wake. 

I still have an amazing husband and my son is about to finish highschool. 

Benji the Beagle sadly passed away but I have a new pest to keep me company.  He is very much a spoilt brat but he is my shadow. 

Life is a bit boring now as it's quite a hindrance not being able to stand. I am hoping once I am fully diagnosed they can try some different meds to help me. 

It was lovely in the UK last week. Lovely and sunny and warm. This week it is really cold. The flowers have still started to come out. 

I also have received some fruit trees for my birthday. I now have blueberry, blackberry, raspberry, red currant, black currant, plum, cherry, fig and apple tree. It will take a couple of years for my new trees to fruit but I love the fact I can go into the garden and pick fresh fruit from my potted fruit trees. 

I haven't been crafting as much due to the terrible brain fog. Hopefully once I have managed things better I will be able to. I hope to check in again soon.

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Crocheted Birds ~ GMC Publications ~ Book Review

Crocheted Birds

by Vanessa Mooncie

ISBN: 9781784944582

Publisher: Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd

Publication Date: 07 November 2018

RRP: £14.99

Available direct from GMC Publications

I couldn't wait for this book to be released 

and I wasn't disappointed. 

If you crochet this is a book that you really have to purchase. 

It would make a brilliant present for someone. 

This book the most amazing realistic designs. 

You don't need to be told which bird it is as it is so clear.

 I have never seen crochet in such an amazing way. 

I can't wait to make each of them.  

I am starting with the dove but then 

I am going to work my way each and every one of them. 

Each of the designs are broken down into sections. 

You work each section until you have each bird made. 

Each of the patterns are in both written and graph format.  

The patterns are really easy to follow 

and at the start of each one are clear instructions 

to help you to complete the project.  

There are ten different birds to crochet: 

Blackbird, Robin, Blue Tit, Wren, Budgerigar, Dove, 

Cardinal, Swan, Barn Owl, Bald Eagle.

Available direct from GMC Publications

I received this book to review.

However all opinions expressed are my own.

Affiliate links are included on the post.

No monies were exchanged.

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Mini Hoop Embroideries ~ Search Press ~ Book Review

Mini Hoop Embroideries

By Sonia Lyne

ISBN: 9781782216650

Publisher: Search Press

Publication Date: 08 October 2018

RRP: £9.99

Available direct from Search Press

This book is such good fun.  

It has such a vast amount of different projects to do that you will be kept occupied for a long time. 

The projects are great fun and really interesting. 

 The thing I was most surprised at was the 

different mediums she uses 

and how she uses them to create the different designs. 

 Sonia also gets you thinking about how you can use 

different threads, colours and techniques 

to create different look for each design. 

The book takes you through every part 

of the process of creating the mini hoops. 

There are step by step instructions with clear pictures. 

Then she takes you through each design, 

how to create it and how to create different designs 

within that project. 

I love the way Sonia uses material 

and pictures to make some of the designs pop. 

Not only does she give you all these fun projects 

to make she also gives you ideas of how to show 

them off or how to use them. 

They make brilliant gifts for family 

and friends not matter what age.  

You will really have great fun making all these projects 

and coming up with your own ideas.

Great book, good fun projects with lots of amazing designs. 

Available direct from Search Press

I received this book to review.

However all opinions expressed are my own.

Affiliate links are included on the post.

No monies were exchanged.

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Joyful Stitching ~ C&T Publishing ~ Book Review

Joyful Stitching

by Laura Wasilowski

ISBN: 9781617455674

Publisher: C & T Publishing

Publication Date: 25 January 2018

RRP: £16.99

Available direct from Search Press

This book might be not some people might

like the look of but don't judge a book

by it's cover.

Yes Laura has an amazing use of colour that

might be too bright for some people

but really don't let this put you off.

I am following quite a lot of the designs but

putting them in more natural tones.

The big thing I have taken from this book

is the techniques Laura uses to create each

of her pictures.

Each design uses techniques to bring

together an amazing look and texture.

I also like how Laura uses different jewels etc

to create different affects.

Each project has very detailed pictures and

instructions so that you can complete each one.

Each project has Laura's unique that will inspire you.

Available direct from Search Press

I received this book to review.

However all opinions expressed are my own.

Affiliate links are included on the post.

No monies were exchanged.

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How to Whittle ~ Search Press ~ Book Review

How to Whittle

by Josh Nava

ISBN: 9781782215875

Publisher: Search Press

Publication Date: 10 January 2018

RRP: £10.99

Available direct from Search Press

I wanted this book for my son and husband.

I am a huge crafter and I wanted to find something

they can do together.

This is a beautiful book that takes

you through every stage of the whittling process.

The first section of the book takes you

through all the tools you may need to use.

It takes you through how to sharpen them

as well as how to use them.

This is very important when whittling.

There are pictures throughout the book

to help you with the different techniques.

It takes you through every type of cut

and the picture shows you the direction

how to cut.

It is really the type of book you want to spend time

on.

It also takes a lot of practice so that you are more

confident doing each type of cut.

Once you feel more confident preparing your blank

and making the different types of cut you can then

move onto some of the projects.

There are a lot of projects to try and they vary in type.

Butter Paddle

Spatula

Serving Board

Cooking Spoon

Candleholder

Salt cellar

Doorstop

Spice spoon

Fork

Ladle

Slotted spoon

Tool Handle

Mobile

Carved Animal

Succulent stand

Coatrak

Door Handle

Comb

Pinch pot

Pan trivet

Offcut car

Love spoon

Airplane

This is a very comprehensive book.

My only negative is I would of preferred the

book was slightly bigger.

With having the hardbacked it is sometimes difficult to keep

the page open.

Available direct from Search Press

I received this book to review.

However all opinions expressed are my own.

Affiliate links are included on the post.

No monies were exchanged.

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Hoop Art ~ Search Press ~ Book Review

Hoop Art

by Cristin Morgan

ISBN: 9781782216360

Publisher: Search Press

Publication Date: 10 January 2018

RRP: £12.99

Available direct from Search Press

Squeee!

I love this book.

I have only been embroidering for the last twelve months

but this book has inspired me to expand

my embroidery skills.

It has also inspired me to use embroidery on more

projects and to use it to add that special touch.

This book isn't just what it shows on the cover.

It's not just are to hang on the wall.

Not only does it give you brilliant

projects to complete it inspires you to

create more from your own imagination.

This book has expanded my ideas of where to use embroidery so much.

Not only do you get the instructions for the embroidery

of the projects you also get the full instructions

to make everything in the project yourself.

The pictures that go along with the instructions

are so clear and easy to follow.

The instructions involve everything you need to know

so it's so much easier for you to complete the projects.

As you may of guessed I love this book.

I am in the middle of my first project but I have

already marked a number of others I want to make.

The first chapter includes eight different projects

that are hoop art.

The second chapter is items for your home.

There are another five different projects in this chapter.

Chapter three is items for you.

There are an amazing eight projects in this chapter.

The last chapter is all the techniques and stitches that you

will need to know about to complete the projects.

This is an amazing book.

It's one that you will use time and again.

The only problem you will have is which project

to start first.

Available direct from Search Press

I received this book to review.

However all opinions expressed are my own.

Affiliate links are included on the post.

No monies were exchanged.

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Home Sweet Home ~ Country Bumpkin ~ Book Review

Home Sweet Home

An Embroidery Workbox

by Carolyn Pearce

ISBN: 978-0980876703

Publisher: Country Bumpkin

Publication Date: 16 March 2012

RRP: $34.95

Available direct from Inspiration Studios

I knew I had to buy this book as soon as I saw it.

I was not disappointed.

The designs are beautiful and the way 

Carolyn takes you through the processes

is brilliant.

There are so many pictures to help you though each step.

And each step has clear instructions to make it

easier for you to complete.

I love the fact that you can make each item step by step

and add to your matching collection.

Everything looks so beautiful together.

It's probably going to take me years to

complete the set as I am not very fast 

but I am going to enjoy every minute of make them.

I have only just started making my first item

so I can't give any details of the whole book

but so far so good.

Available direct from Inspiration Studios

I purchased this book myself.

However all opinions expressed are my own.

Affiliate links are included on the post.

No monies were exchanged.

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