Voyage of Creation

Posting with a heavy heart

2010-06-18T16:15:00.002Z

I know it is has been a while since I posted and didnt intend my comeback to be a sad one. This morning someone I loved and respected passed away. So to that special person I would like to say this. "I wanted to thank you for all you did. No-one could make me laugh like you and you were a rock for me through some of the worst times in my life. God Bless, you will never be forgotten" xx

Time goes by....

2010-01-11T17:57:00.002Z

So not too good at keeping up with my blog. Have decided though to keep a track of everything I make this year and haven't got off to a bad start. Will take a picture of the scarf I made when grandaughter next visits. Still snow on the ground. As much as I love the snow, I am a bit worried that one morning I am going to arrive at work on my backside!!

Back to earth

2009-05-25T11:47:00.001Z

Just had a wonderful holiday back home, which was over far too soon.

Finished

2009-05-06T21:44:00.003Z

Just finished tonight. I was suprised how heavy it is. Hope a certain young man likes it!!

May already??

2009-05-05T17:33:00.002Z

Well wiggly blanket is almost finished. I ran out of wool with half a row left so had to get a huge ball to finish it. I can use it for something else. I will post a pic when completed as long as I can wrestle it away from my grandson! I am delighted with my new laptop and looking forward to going home for a week very soon.

Emerging from the depths

2009-02-05T20:13:00.004Z

It was pointed out today (thank you JSC!) that I hadn't updated my blog for quite some time. My only excuse is Christmas and the snow! I do admit that is pretty poor. All the cards got stitched for Christmas and the wiggly blanket is underway. Looking forward a possible weekend with my sister, depending on the weather. Woke up to snow this morning.....

Christmas is coming...

2008-11-26T08:21:00.004Z

It has been a while since I posted, some much to do, so little time. I managed to get the children's 2008 ornaments finished this week and also a birthday card for my friend. Need to crack on with Christmas cards now and then another wiggly blanket...

Wiggly blanket

2008-09-15T23:37:00.001Z

I found this pattern in a shop in Deal and couldnt resist trying it out.

Mr and Mrs

2008-08-12T14:09:00.002Z

Last saturday, my neice (who I am sure was 10 only a couple of weeks ago) became a married woman. Here is what I stitched to commemorate the occasion. Wishing the best of everything to Vicky and Phil xx

Heaven?

2008-07-04T09:31:00.002Z

No this isn't the Carribean or the view from a Greek island. This is actually Deal, Kent!

It's been a while

2008-06-02T09:11:00.002Z

I can't believe how long it has been since I last updated. Life has been keeping me busy. I just finished this last night for my grand daughter.

Just finished

2008-03-25T09:30:00.001Z

Thought I ought to make an effort to get this finished while the cold weather is still here. This is for my grandson.

Another finish.

2008-02-20T12:06:00.003Z

Just finished this last night. Now on to jumper for my grandson and some stitching.

Back to the knitting

2008-02-10T01:41:00.000Z

After a nice holiday in Tenerife I am back to the knitting. I have just finished a baby vest for charity and have just started a cardigan for my grandaughter...

A late new year

2008-01-17T21:09:00.000Z

It's been a while since I posted, but been busy behind the scenes. I am going to list everything I make this year. I am finishing a hat on one of those knitting loom thingys which seems to take me longer than knitting by hand but I think I just havent got the hang of it yet. Then I am going to do some little baby vests after I get back from my holiday. Watch this space.....

Opps

2007-12-26T20:03:00.000Z

Correct link to Jacky's Blog

Pay it Forward

2007-12-26T16:01:00.000Z

Jacky has found this PIF thingy!!
Here's the plan....
It looks like it will be quite fun. I like making things for other people and I think in a year I can manage to do this! As an added bonus I noticed it didn't specify a Knit Item so we can be really creative .............The guidelines:"I will send a handmade gift to the first 3 people who leave a comment on my blog requesting to join this PIF exchange. I don’t know what that gift will be yet and you may not receive it tomorrow or next week, but you will receive it within 365 days, that is my promise! The only thing you have to do in return is pay it forward by making the same promise on your blog."Want to participate? Be one of the first 3 people to leave a comment on this post and make the same promise on your own blog. I'll send a message to the first three comment posters, to get mailing addresses ;)

German Christmas

2007-12-09T17:56:00.000Z

Missing our annual trip to Germnay this year but have stitched this German Santa for my German friend..

Another card finished

2007-12-02T00:35:00.000Z

This one if for my sister.

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2007-11-25T16:48:00.000Z

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Christmas is coming!

2007-11-18T02:38:00.000Z

Just finished this for my aunty.

UGH!

2007-11-12T13:06:00.000Z

I can't believe how long it has been since I posted. Time is just running about. Had a lovely trip to Dublin and also a trip down to my home town on the Kent coast. Unfortunately everyone was ill during the latter! Have made a good start on my Christmas stitching but need to have a big push now to get on schedule. Also need to make a start on a wedding sampler after Christmas.

Happy Birthday!!

2007-09-10T14:24:00.000Z

Hard to believe our little grandson is 5 today. Happy Birthday Josh xxx

Memory Walk

2007-09-07T16:23:00.000Z

On 30th September there is a Memory Walk being held in aid of the Alzheimer's Society - Doncaster branch. It is being held at Sandall Beat wood. off Leger Way and starts at 10am. For more details ring 01302 325628

Blankets and squares

2007-08-16T16:48:00.000Z

Here is some fruits of the sponsored knit/crochet....

I've been tagged!

2007-08-13T21:21:00.000Z

Apparently I've been tagged by Jacky
The rules are:Once you've been tagged you have to write a blog with 10 weird or random things, facts or habits about yourself. At the end you choose ten people to be tagged, list their names, and why you chose them. Don't forget to leave a comment that says "you've been tagged!" on their profile and tell them to read your latest blog. I'll probably do it all wrong ;) Here goes...
1. I love lighthouses
2. I need to go to Spitzbergen
3. I have been a mermaid and a bus conductor on carnival floats
4. However bad I feel, my grandchildren make me laugh
5. I was born on leap year day
6. I have more craft supplies than the average shop
7. I love crafts that recycle
8. I want to see Alaska
9. I have seen the space shuttle launch twice
10. I don't know anyone else (apart from Jacky) who has a blog!!

Introducing HARVEY

2007-08-13T21:19:00.000Z

He is 9 weeks old today and a real sweetie.

Finished!!

2007-08-01T00:16:00.000Z

Sponosored knit/crochet

2007-07-31T09:56:00.000Z

So far we have raised over £700. Will post pics when blankets are made up. A big thank you to everyone who took part.

Don't speak too soon but....

2007-07-31T09:37:00.000Z

Events last week have spurred me on to get this stitching done. Hopefully I will be finished this evening and delivered tomorrow evening. I have maybe three hours left to do. The poor lady I am doing it for has been so understanding but the time has come now that it needs to be completed. I havent posted for a while. I did have a few days at home which is always a tonic. When I look at photos like these, I wonder why I ever left.

Will post with pic if all goes to plan with stitching..

Time is roilling on

2007-07-12T09:15:00.000Z

Can't believe it is mid July already, a couple of weeks and Christmas stuff will be in the shops!! Busy time - family birthdays, away next week for a couple of days. Still slogging on with the stitching. On last little figure so just have border to do after that. Sponsored event is doing well and contributions starting to arrive.

Hoping and praying

2007-06-18T14:49:00.000Z

Happy Birthday Liam

2007-06-07T00:46:00.000Z

My favourite actor Liam Neeson is 55 today. Hope it's a good one. xx

Heaven??

2007-06-03T12:49:00.001Z

Photo of heavenly beach I took on recent trip to Majorca

Also a picture of the mountains.

Opps

2007-06-03T12:43:00.001Z

Forgot the link!! Here

Flowers are blooming

2007-06-03T12:39:00.000Z

Send a Blooming Basket!

It is the time for planting flowers. Got a little stitching done this week, hopefully some more tonight... Still spreading the word about the sponsored knit/crochet, hope it's a good one!!

At last

2007-04-26T22:21:00.000Z

It has been a long time but have managed to get some stitching done. I need to get this project done as soon as possible. 1. Because the poor woman I am stitching for has waited forever and 2. I am hopefully going to have my hands full soon with a sponsored knit/crochet. Details here

Thought for Sunday!

2007-04-01T11:29:00.000Z

I am a
Sunflower

What Flower
Are You?

Now for something completely different!!

2007-03-22T23:38:00.000Z

I was just thinking about my 12 dream dinner guests (dead or alive)... Here is what I came up with...

1. Liam Neeson
2. Neil Armstrong
3. Jim Lovell
4. Victoria Wood
5. Cliff Richard
6. Midge Ure
7. JFK
8. Gerald Durrell
9. Paul McKenna
10. Jill Tartar
11. Barry Manilow
12. My sister (she would kill me if she missed this!)

Dear oh dear!!

2007-03-17T14:15:00.000Z

Well I really havent done well keeping up with this!!! I blame it on the new job, birthday, trip to London, toothache and generally a busy few weeks. I cant believe how long it is since I posted though. The stitching is going ok and got a few hours done on it this week. I have almost finished the 6th figure (8 in total). I did do a little pair of premmie booties and wanting to watch something on tv and not wanting to find a pattern etc, I started a granny square style blanket with scraps. Hopefully will get at least an hour stitching tonight and hopefully finish no 6. Will keep you posted!

and some more..

2007-02-12T00:09:00.000Z

Got a couple of hours stitching in last night. See if I can get some done tomorrow too. Every stitch is one nearer completion!!

Some progress

2007-02-10T14:17:00.000Z

Got my DGD jumper finished. Back to stitching tonight..

Good grief!!

2007-02-07T00:00:00.000Z

Back at last. Last week was busy with starting the new job, all went well and think I am going to enjoy it. Finally finished the dog coat tonight so I think that may spur me on...watch this space!

With help from Big Brother

2007-01-27T18:27:00.000Z

Managed to get an hour stitching done while watching the celebrity BB evictions. The final is tomorrow night so might have a good session there too. DGC are here this evening so maybe when they have gone to bed I will get something done.

Some progress

2007-01-25T00:23:00.000Z

Had a rotten headache all day so didnt feel like doing much. I did manage to get a card done. My friend asked me to make her a card for a wedding. One half of the couple is Scottish so she wanted the card to reflect that. She seems pleased with it from the photo..here it is.

Flagging

2007-01-24T00:13:00.000Z

Last few days have keep me busy. Sky + mended but laptop waiting to be seen by insurance assessor. After last rescue attempt, none of the keyboard works!
Crafts have slipped by the wayside, but I am not going to beat myself up, will see what I can accomplish tomorrow. I have 2 free days now...last time in the week as start new job next week. Here's hopefully for a couple of productive days..

Blown away

2007-01-18T16:56:00.000Z

Terrible gales here, trees down all over the place and snow forecast for Sunday night. Laptop still poorly and back in the airing cupboard! I did get an hour's stitching done last night and see if I can get a bit more done tonight. I have to watch as much tv as possible tonight (really!) and new sky plus box coming tomorrow so need to watch stuff on old one. That should be good to stitch too, though a have a problem with some ribbon knitting yarn that is calling to me, need to keep that out of sight!!

one step foward, two steps back!

2007-01-16T21:51:00.001Z

Well had a very busy, but not very productive couple of days. Maybe I will get something done tonight?? If not tomorrow night is looking promising. I have printed out a sweater pattern from Bev's site that I want to try. Laptop has been cleaned with some special foam and is drying.

Hats

2007-01-15T15:08:00.000Z

Progress

2007-01-15T15:04:00.000Z

Busy day yesterday. I didnt get any stitching done but did manage to make 3 prem hats. Problems with laptop due to a beer spillage. DS bringing something home from work to clean it. Short day with DGC so am going to hopefully get some stitching done later..

ok, we have lift off

2007-01-13T23:13:00.000Z

I have made a start tonight. I managed to get 2 1/2 hours stitching time. I feel better for that and may even do a bit of knitting too....

About me!!

2007-01-13T18:07:00.000Z

As I mentioned, I have been crafting all my life, just about. I knit, crochet, cross stitch, make cards and have had a go at most crafts at one time or another. I live in the north of England but was born and grew up on the south east coast in Kent. I am married with 2 sons, 1 grandson and 1 grand daughter. A neurotic dog and an obnoxious cat are also resident members of the household.

Plans

2007-01-13T18:00:00.000Z

I am starting a part time job in a couple of weeks and would like to get a few things done by then. I have a knitted dog coat and junper for my grand daughter to finish. I would also like to get as much as I can done of some stitching I am doing for someone. I am sure that if I am posting what I am doing, guilt will get the better of me!!!

From small beginnings

2007-01-13T17:44:00.000Z

Hello and welcome to my blog. I have been crafting in one shape or form all my life. I wanted to try and give some structure and organisation to my crafting (and my life in general), so though the new year was a good time. Maybe if I have somewhere to log what I am doing and want to do, I will be able to organise myself a bit better. First of all, I have joined Bev's charity challenge for this year and have pledged to make 52 items for charity this year. I know it isnt a lot, but it is a figure that I know I can achieve. I figured one a week is something I can keep up with fairly well,

So my first effort is 2 hats and a scarf, so far so good.