tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15686570127329679082024-02-19T15:55:32.910+00:00Emma's BlogletEmma Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04332006920851900555noreply@blogger.comBlogger160125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568657012732967908.post-78613151885928777252017-12-04T20:54:00.000+00:002017-12-04T20:54:07.611+00:00New BlogAlright guys, the new blog is up and raring to go. Who knew you can put off taking a picture for so long and then not end up using it :P If you want to stay up to date with my crafting madness or lack of head on over to <a href="http://emmystitches.com/index.php/2017/12/04/hi-there/" target="_blank">Emmy Stitches</a>.<br />
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Thank you to all of those who have spent the time reading my ramblings and the time to comment. It means a lot to me!Emma Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04332006920851900555noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568657012732967908.post-56449810863098254092017-10-19T20:36:00.000+01:002017-10-19T20:36:23.528+01:00Christmas in August 2017<a href="http://stitching-sarah.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Sarah</a> and I kept to the Christmas theme for this year's exchange (we'll probably stick with it next year as well).<br />
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Sarah used some of the items that I sent her in past exchanges to come up with this gorgeous flat ornament.<br />
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Not only did Sarah send this lovely chart by Little House Needleworks, she also partially kitted it up for me! </div>
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There's whisper thread in that bag of threads. I've always wanted to try it and now I can. Now to find patterns I can use it on. </div>
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I've just realised some items missing from these photos - a pair of snowman earrings, a packet of coffee which the other half nabbed straight away to try) and a camel decoration that has settled nicely in my hallway. </div>
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I stitched this for Sarah, it's Mosey 'n Me by Ewe-le Tide Greetings and was featured in Just Cross Stitch's 2013 Ornament edition.</div>
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Thank you again Sarah! I absolutely love it all. </div>
Emma Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04332006920851900555noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568657012732967908.post-63594622132507496082017-08-09T17:25:00.001+01:002017-08-09T17:25:48.330+01:00Another Mini NCW!As our trip to Portugal was drawing near, I knew I wanted to make a mini NCW to keep my travel money in. I'm not obsessed with them...honest!<br />
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I had some leftovers from the <a href="https://emmasbloglet.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/simple-elasticated-skirt.html" target="_blank">skirt I made</a> and was so in love with the print, that I knew I needed to make something else with it. </div>
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Excuse the battered look, this was after it had been thrown around and had towels and sunscreen squashed on top of it. </div>
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I haven't gotten the hang of the zipper pouch and card slots on the mini, it just doesn't seem to fit as well as on the regular sized one but I'm sure there will be more chances to practice.</div>
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Enjoy the rest of your week!<br />
<br />Emma Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04332006920851900555noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568657012732967908.post-71828430386083106802017-07-15T20:31:00.000+01:002017-07-15T20:31:17.533+01:00Checking inHi everyone!<br />
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Sorry I have been AWOL recently but I've been a busy bee! When we last spoke, the exams were looming but they're over and done with. I graduated at the end of June, the ceremony was held in Durham Cathedral :D I'm very proud of the result I got and I'm now at the point of looking for a job.<br />
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Excuse all of the vans in that picture but this was taken when they were shooting scenes for the next avengers. Chris Hemsworth was there but the only time I could get up to the cathedral was a day off for the cast :(</div>
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We decided to use that bit of interim between graduating and the point of needing to look for jobs to go see family in Portugal.<br />
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I have been working on some crafting behind the scenes but they will come in later posts. The blog turns 5 next month so I'm now planning things to do to celebrate but at the moment I have 0 ideas other than a giveaway of some sorts. There will be one big change coming up, the blog will be moving away from blogger and will get a make-over.<br />
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Have a good weekend!Emma Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04332006920851900555noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568657012732967908.post-36303805161517801662017-05-20T10:37:00.001+01:002017-05-20T10:37:09.172+01:00Gamer Pillow and some new stashJust a quick, short post from me as revision is in full swing. I'm pleased to say that I am halfway with the front of gamer pillow, I'm looking forward to seeing the end result.
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I recently came across the <a href="https://janiecrow.co.uk/presta/patterns/201-persian-tile-kit-.html" target="_blank">Persian Tiles blanket pattern</a> and thought it looked good so bought the <a href="https://www.loremar.co.uk/colourpacks/persian-tile-blue-colour-packs" target="_blank">kit</a> for the alternative colour way as well as picking up some shades of red and peach for a red version. </div>
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I'm glad it wasn't the regular postman that delivered the package as it was big and heavy - I couldn't imagine having to carry that around on top of other post. I have just received my order of <a href="http://www.creative-industry.co.uk/product/swedish-tracing-paper-roll-1m-x-10m/" target="_blank">swedish tracing paper</a> so I'm looking forward to testing that out on some patterns that I bought last month.Emma Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04332006920851900555noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568657012732967908.post-52738060297154458292017-05-09T10:30:00.000+01:002017-05-09T10:30:09.470+01:00Top 5 Tuesdays - Stitchy Sites1. <a href="http://www.chartingcreations.com/" target="_blank">Charting Creations</a> - a Canadian company that does her own charting as well as selling charts/kits from soda stitch, mill hill and dimensions.<br />
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2. <a href="http://crossstitchcottage.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Cross Stitch Cottage</a> - cheap threads and carries some of the international designs that I think are difficult to find here. An added bonus is that Rebecca is local to me.<br />
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3. <a href="http://www.colourcascadefabrics.com.au/" target="_blank">Colour Cascade Fabrics</a> - based in Australia but their hand dyed fabrics come in the most gorgeous colours. That reminds me that I need another piece of "My Island Home" for a Mirabilia chart I bought.<br />
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4. <a href="http://www.craftykitten.co.uk/" target="_blank">Crafty Kitten</a> - a UK seller of hand dyed fabric and speciality threads.<br />
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5. <a href="https://chatelaine.de/" target="_blank">Chatelaine</a> - I have two of Martina's designs (Serengeti and Polar mandala) but haven't been able to kit them up yet. To be honest, I am intimidated by these.<br />
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Just in case, Katy meant communities then I did enjoy being on <a href="http://www.crossstitchforum.com/" target="_blank">Cross Stitch Forum</a> but I haven't been on as much as it it's very accessible by mobile.Emma Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04332006920851900555noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568657012732967908.post-23511571380864639142017-05-03T13:36:00.003+01:002017-05-03T13:36:55.867+01:00Top 5 Tuesdays - Books on your must read list1. Drums of Autumn by Diana Gabaldon (Outlander #4)<br />
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2. Four to Score by Janet Evanovich (Stephanie Plum #4)<br />
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3. 1920s Omnibus by Agatha Christie<br />
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4. Farewell to the East End by Jennifer Worth<br />
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5. Changeling by Philippa Gregory<br />
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It was hard to stick to just 5 but I manged...just!<br />
<br />Emma Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04332006920851900555noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568657012732967908.post-80874282977371261242017-04-27T13:32:00.001+01:002017-04-27T13:32:38.069+01:00Gamer PillowHonestly, I'm not purposely trying to increase my WIPs (cross my heart...). I had tried to start the Hygge CAL but my counting constantly seemed to be off when it came to the foundation chain and the first row. The problem is that yarn is so difficult to unpick so I noticed that another pattern I had worked the foundation chain and round 1 in the same way but the yarn was just plain acrylic. That is my story of how another WIP got added to the never ending pile. So how about some photos?<br />
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This is how the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gamer-pillow-case" target="_blank">Gamer Pillow</a> is meant to look<br />
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This is a first in a lot of crochet aspects for me - the first time I've done bobble stitches and the first time I will have done c2c (corner to corner) and the first time that I've done so many colour changes! I'm not counting Mike's eye in this as this is a lot more difficult as you have to try and keep the tension so that the bobble stitches lay right. </div>
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Emma Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04332006920851900555noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568657012732967908.post-33195541407151992042017-04-18T11:54:00.002+01:002017-04-21T15:45:45.747+01:00Top 5 Tuesdays - Signs Spring is Coming<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1568657012732967908" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1568657012732967908" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a>1. Daffodils - I buy a bunch around my Nana's birthday every year in memory of her. It's a good job I love her as they make the living room stink of pee!<br />
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2. Cherry Blossom - The house I grew up in and the flat we're in now have Cherry Blossom trees outside. Aren't they gorgeous?<br />
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3. Rain - if we get clear sunny skies then it's often counter-balanced with a few days of grey and rain<br />
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4. Lighter evenings - it's no longer pitch black at 4pm.<br />
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5. Stress - for uni students this is the last holiday before exams<br />
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<br />Emma Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04332006920851900555noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568657012732967908.post-60944865526528371862017-04-14T10:30:00.000+01:002017-04-14T10:30:00.805+01:00Hygge CAL 2017 - Tips and Tricks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So I decided to join in on a <a href="http://www.scheepjes.com/en/cals/scheepjes-cals/scheepjes-cal-2017/information/#title" target="_blank">crochet along</a> - yes, I'm mad but this one is crochet (obviously) and a bit of embroidery/cross stitch! I was going to hold out but as soon as I got the email notification that they were in stock I caved! I bought the rainbow kit pictured above but love the look of pastel and mermaid too :)<br />
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The <a href="http://www.scheepjes.com/en/cals/scheepjes-cals/scheepjes-cal-2017/tips-and-tricks/#title" target="_blank">tips and tricks</a> were released on the 8th February and it includes how to make a swatch to check your tension. I have made 2 swatches - one using the recommended 4.5mm hook and a 5mm hook as the swatch from the 4.5 was about 1cm too small. Oddly enough they have both come out to the same size - give or take a couple of mms. I did do the cross stitch heart on the 5mm swatch and considering just using the 4.5mm hook for better coverage when it comes to the cross stitch. What do you think?<br />
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On a side note, I've found the issue I was having with the virus shawl so that's been allowed out of the naughty corner. How are you guys getting on?Emma Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04332006920851900555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568657012732967908.post-28493566013976433772017-04-11T18:36:00.000+01:002017-04-11T18:36:26.618+01:00Top 5 Tuesdays - Things to accompany your stitching1. <a href="http://www.lakesideneedlecraft.co.uk/silver-grey-workstand-with-side-clamp-head-ref-sg1-5628-p.asp" target="_blank">Lowery Stand</a> - I absolutely love it although it's not always used. I discovered recently that about 5 years ago there was a table attachment that is no longer sold but damn, I could imagine putting that to use too!<br />
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2. <a href="http://crossstitchcottage.co.uk/shop/accessories/q-snap-frames/q-snap-6-x-6-frame/" target="_blank">Q Snap Frame</a> - I much prefer these over hoops as it keeps the stitching more taut.<br />
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3. A small jam pot - perfect for those ORTs<br />
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4. Daylight lamp - I got mine from Lidl 2 years ago for £12.99 and so it's so helpful when stitching on a night.<br />
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5. <a href="https://themakery.co.uk/products/stork-embroidery-scissors" target="_blank">Stork Embroidery Scissors</a><br />
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<br />Emma Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04332006920851900555noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568657012732967908.post-24050283614403510562017-04-04T23:11:00.001+01:002017-04-04T23:11:16.218+01:00Top 5 Tuesdays - Things that make me laugh1. My other half - we're "adults" but sometimes the funny moments are when we act like children - should I be admitting this?<br />
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2. I have been known to get lost on youtube watching Graham Norton clips. I present to you one of my favourite clips - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GHPNKUMf70&t=306s" target="_blank">Penglings</a><br />
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3. Playing games such as <a href="http://store.steampowered.com/app/246900/" target="_blank">Viscera Clean up Detail</a> with the other half and friends. It's so infuriating when someone spills a bucket of bloody water when you've just tidied up but there can be glitches if there's too many bloody footprints which can lead to objects and even players flying through the air!<br />
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4. Internet Memes can be pretty good - one good site is the Classical Art Meme page on Facebook.<br />
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5. <a href="http://www.boredpanda.com/share-pictures-of-your-pets-having-a-bath/" target="_blank">Bored Panda</a> also has some funny pics<br />
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This was a hard one to put together as I couldn't think of many specific things that make me laugh - it would have been nice to have a few that didn't show how much time I waste on the internet :P<br />
On a sad note, the screen on my <1 a="" be="" but="" by="" docs="" for="" ghost="" given="" has="" hopefully="" i="" in="" it="" laptop="" ll="" m="" monitor="" nbsp="" now="" off="" old="" p="" plugging="" so="" soon.="" the="" to="" up="" winging="" year=""></1>Emma Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04332006920851900555noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568657012732967908.post-27515617828996697292017-03-28T23:59:00.002+01:002017-03-28T23:59:28.726+01:00Catch up Top 5 Tuesdays - Pick your ownLast week we had free reign of the topic so I've decided to go for top 5 things I need to get done!<br />
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1. Model cross stitch - sorry it's a secret for now but it is by Alessandra Adelaide, <a href="https://www.alessandra-adelaide.eu/" target="_blank">AAN</a>.<br />
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3. Making a black viscose dress but need to redo the top half in a smaller size<br />
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4. A red linen mix dress<br />
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5. A half circle skirt out of knit fabricEmma Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04332006920851900555noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568657012732967908.post-74450731366102394522017-03-28T12:07:00.002+01:002017-03-28T12:07:56.475+01:00Top 5 Tuesdays - Film Related Charts1.<a href="https://cloudsfactory.net/star-wars.html" target="_blank"> Star Wars - Original Trilogy</a><br />
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2. <a href="http://heavenandearthdesigns.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=160_676&products_id=16168" target="_blank">Bravery</a><br />
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4. Mermaid SAL by Love Thy Thread who unfortunately are no longer in business<br />
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5. <a href="http://tiltoncrafts.com/product/merida-kordek/" target="_blank">Merida</a><br />
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2. <a href="https://www.casacenina.com/needle-workpress/time-to-stitch.html" target="_blank">Time to Stitch</a><br />
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3. <a href="https://www.thefrostedpumpkinstitchery.com/products/story-time-sampler-cross-stitch-pattern" target="_blank">Story Time Sampler</a><br />
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4. <a href="https://www.casacenina.com/jeannette-douglas-designs/take-time-for-friends.html" target="_blank">Take Time for Friends</a><br />
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5. <a href="https://www.casacenina.com/imaginating/break-time.html" target="_blank">Break Time</a><br />
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<br />Emma Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04332006920851900555noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568657012732967908.post-26680294943015237542017-03-07T10:00:00.000+00:002017-03-07T10:00:06.385+00:00Top 5 Tuesdays - Quick stitchesI knew instantly which chart I would include after seeing this week's theme so let's get on<br />
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1. <a href="http://www.lizziekate.com/lizzie-s70-welcomebaby.html" target="_blank">Welcome Baby</a> - this is my go to chart for new additions to families. I can stitch this within 24 hours.<br />
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2. <a href="https://www.sewandso.co.uk/product/good-things-chart/953664" target="_blank">Good things</a> - I have already stitched this once and am nearly halfway through another but you may remember it's sitting in the naughty corner for now.<br />
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3. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/463715573/happy-panda-set-4-cross-stitch-patterns?ref=shop_home_active_31" target="_blank">Happy Panda Set</a><br />
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4. <a href="http://lucieheaton.com/cross-stitch-patterns-and-designs/furry-tales-cross-stitch-patterns/furry-tales-lizzie-mouse-cross-stitch-pattern" target="_blank">Furry Tales Lizzie</a></div>
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5. <a href="http://fatcatcrossstitch.com/products/259502--scandinavian-heart-card-kit.aspx" target="_blank">Scandinavian Heart</a></div>
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Emma Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04332006920851900555noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568657012732967908.post-8947850652929478792017-02-28T11:26:00.001+00:002017-02-28T11:26:39.683+00:00Top 5 - Water related chartsThis was a tough one but let's give it a go anyway :)<br />
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1. <a href="http://www.lakesideneedlecraft.co.uk/under-the-sea-sal-pdf-copy--kit-options-211-c.asp" target="_blank">Under the Sea SAL</a><br />
I'm sorry, I don't have a picture for this one. It's a mystery SAL that is only 2 months in and the designer hasn't uploaded a recent image to the website.<br />
2. <a href="http://www.bothythreads.com/puddles-love-p-212.html" target="_blank">Puddles of Love</a><br />
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3. <a href="http://www.geckorouge.co.uk/paradise-island-by-rosie-brown-cross-stitch-kit-1537-p.asp" target="_blank">Paradise Island</a><br />
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4. <a href="https://www.sewandso.co.uk/product/the-dolphins-domain-cross-stitch-kit/959533" target="_blank">The Dolphins Domain</a><br />
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5. <a href="https://www.sewandso.co.uk/product/tide-view-cross-stitch-kit/986594" target="_blank">Tide View</a><br />
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I've discovered as I hunt for charts that I really like a large of amount of dimensions kits. If I ever win the lottery, I know what I'll be buying cross stitch wise :PEmma Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04332006920851900555noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568657012732967908.post-86962692279902085472017-02-21T17:22:00.001+00:002017-02-21T17:22:55.113+00:00Top 5 - Food Related ChartsHello everyone, we're back again. I've really had to think for this week's charts, most food related designs I come across are in magazines and mine are neatly packed away :P<br />
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1. <a href="http://www.lakesideneedlecraft.co.uk/baking-mouse-1736-p.asp" target="_blank">Baking Mouse</a><br />
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2. <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dimensions-Counted-Stitch-Mediterranean-Flavors/dp/B00R3JZSXA" target="_blank">Mediterranean Flavours</a><br />
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3. <a href="https://www.alessandra-adelaide.eu/product.php~idx~~~176~~ICE+CREAM+SUNDAE+CUP~.html" target="_blank">Ice Cream Sundae Cup</a><br />
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4. Fine Wine - this might be a bit of a shoe horn but he's obviously hoping to wine and dine someone!<br />
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5. <a href="http://www.stitcher.co.uk/view-product.cshtml?ssn=33615&product=cake-basket-cross-stitch-kit" target="_blank">Mini Cake Basket</a><br />
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<br />Emma Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04332006920851900555noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568657012732967908.post-60342081574402948292017-02-14T11:30:00.000+00:002017-02-15T13:06:51.583+00:00Top 5 Tuesdays - Animal Theme ChartsI'm sorry this is late! I love animal charts and there's just too many great ones out there so picking 5 will be difficult. I'll try and not repeat charts from other lists since they've had their moment of glory.<br />
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1. <a href="http://www.pegasusoriginals.com/results.cfm?SubCategory=64" target="_blank">The Continent Series</a> - there's 5 in this series so I'll just share an image of one. I have 2 of these, Australia, China and the US are missing.<br />
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2. <a href="http://www.chartingcreations.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=3184" target="_blank">Watercolour Octopus</a> Once I've got a few things cleared from my stash and I'll be adding this guy and his turtle friend to it.<br />
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3. <a href="http://www.painefreecrafts.com/" target="_blank">Mumma's Boy</a> - unfortunately it looks like this artist has been retired so the link just takes you to the site I bought it from. I started this last year but have only done about 20 stitches of beige on beige so nothing exciting to show.<br />
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4. <a href="http://www.mariadiazdesigns.com/mddv2/shop.php?showid=458#bigproducttitle" target="_blank">Polar Bear and Cub</a><br />
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5. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/266092727/woodland-animals-4-cross-stitch-patterns?ref=shop_home_active_27" target="_blank">Woodland Animals</a><br />
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<br />Emma Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04332006920851900555noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568657012732967908.post-66174682396957882112017-02-07T22:54:00.002+00:002017-02-07T22:54:56.250+00:00Top 5 Tuesdays - Top 5 BAP's you would love to stitchI'll start with a disclaimer - I consider any full coverage piece that would take years to do as a BAP even though I know some people fly through them, not naming anyone in particular *cough* <a href="http://keeblesworld.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Keebles World</a> *cough*<br />
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1. <a href="http://www.geckorouge.co.uk/gamer-nouveau-by-medusa-dollmaker-cross-stitch-kit-3766-p.asp" target="_blank">Gamer</a> Nouveau - I am in fact stitching this one, I'm just hoping I finish it! I haven't been able to give it much love recently.<br />
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2. LOTR Map - this chart has now been retired but I managed to get my hands on it before it disappeared.<br />
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3. <a href="http://heavenandearthdesigns.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=2579" target="_blank">French Coat of Arms</a> - the main thing putting me off this one is that it's large and designed for 40ct! I'd give the 40ct a go if I can find some.<br />
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4. <a href="http://www.chartingcreations.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=2740&zenid=5263ef6cbd43689f0cc951d3f8e3904e" target="_blank">A Beautiful Light</a> - I'd like to see the Northern Lights one day.<br />
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5. <a href="http://www.geckorouge.co.uk/awaken-by-danielle-trudeau-cross-stitch-kit-17884-p.asp" target="_blank">Awaken</a> - this is another piece that I think would be a great reminder of my trip to South Africa.<br />
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There hasn't been much crafting going on as I'm not feeling to well but any crafting that has been done is secret :/<br />
<br />Emma Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04332006920851900555noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568657012732967908.post-42917076611388389552017-01-31T18:00:00.000+00:002017-01-31T18:00:00.784+00:00Top 5 Tuesdays - The last 5 films you watched1. <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3748528/" target="_blank">Rogue One</a> - I've got to say overall this film is OK. It's biggest downside? The first half. It's slow going as it's setting the "scene" for the second half which is much more fast paced and action packed.<div>
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There is a theme to my last few and that is due to the fact that I got an X-Men boxset for Christmas so have started going through the film, prepping for the release of Logan. I do like X-Men and many other Marvel films - bring on Guardians of the Galaxy 2. I am Groot.</div>
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However, what I'm in two minds about going to see is the next instalment of Transformers as from the adverts it doesn't look like life is going well for Bumblebee and I just know I will cry like a baby if anything happens to him. </div>
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Are there any films that you're looking forward to or any firm favourites? </div>
Emma Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04332006920851900555noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568657012732967908.post-87969243227908625892017-01-29T12:30:00.000+00:002017-01-29T12:30:03.814+00:00Mike Cup CosyI've finished my first cup cosy! I do like Monster's Inc so who better to start with than Mike Wazowski? It's a <a href="http://enchanted-ladybug.com/2016/07/free-crochet-monsters-inc-mike-wazowski-cozy-pattern.html" target="_blank">free pattern</a> and there are more cute cosies available on that blog too so have a browse while you're there.<br />
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In the last 2 rows on the back I think I've accidentally increased somewhere so it's a little off but I don't mind, I'm just happy with the finish.<br />
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I started another intending it to be toothless however on completing the body my friend told me she'd made me one so I have a plain black cup cosy.<br />
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Any ideas on what I should do with it - keep it as it is or add something to it?<br />
<br />Emma Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04332006920851900555noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568657012732967908.post-91824413487489683412017-01-27T18:20:00.001+00:002017-01-27T18:20:30.910+00:00Unpick, unpick, unpick!After handing in my lit review (Woo!), I decided in my sleep deprived state that I would have a night of gaming and crafting. One of the games I play has perfect time to crochet or cross stitch in between and I decided to go for crochet. I went from this:<br />
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You can't see it well on the first photo but there was something wrong with one of the holes in the middle and the fact that it wasn't matching up to it's neighbour was bugging me so start over I did. I don't mind so much as I was getting the hang of the pattern so hopefully my next go around will be better.<br />
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Yet another project that needs some unpicking doing is this Lizzie*Kate chart<br />
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I've gone one stitch higher on one of the letters and it's thrown the border off, I would wing it if I could but it's a border with repeats! Argh!<br />
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The cross stitch side of things may go quiet for a while as I'm working on a secret project that I don't think I'll be able to share with you until around summer.<br />
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What do you guys do when none of your crafty projects seem to be going right?Emma Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04332006920851900555noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568657012732967908.post-83117103459721789162017-01-17T23:31:00.001+00:002017-01-17T23:31:25.810+00:00Top 5 Tuesdays - Travel ChartsI thought I'd join in with <a href="http://frame.bloglovin.com/?post=5393633273&blog=3854852&frame_type=feed" target="_blank">Kate's Top 5 Tuesday</a> series. The theme this week was travel charts and I have all of the following in my stash waiting to be started one day.<br />
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1. <a href="https://www.casacenina.com/isabelle-vautier/la-rochelle.html" target="_blank">La Rochelle</a> - which unfortunately looks like it is no longer available.<br />
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As you may have noticed, I love the place! We try to go at least once a year as we have family there. Now I just need to find a similar chart for Nazaré.</div>
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2. <a href="https://chatelaine.de/downloads/ocf-onl-092-the-serengeti-mandala/" target="_blank">Serengeti</a></div>
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I'm hoping to slowly kit this up during sales as it is an expensive yet beautiful piece. This would be a nice reminder of my trip to South Africa which I now realise I completely forgot to blog about - apologies!</div>
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3. <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dimensions-Counted-Stitch-Travel-Memories/dp/B000FAFJTM" target="_blank">Travel Memories</a></div>
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Well it's someone writing about their tavels so I'm including it ;)</div>
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4. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/171370019/pretty-little-new-york-modern-cross" target="_blank">Pretty Little New York</a></div>
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I've never been to Canada but would love to go so I'm including a maple leaf design too!</div>
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Make sure to check out the others who are participating as well!</div>
<br />Emma Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04332006920851900555noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568657012732967908.post-24837393664527189572017-01-14T13:49:00.002+00:002017-01-14T13:49:44.284+00:00Goodies and a new start!I have done well for crafty goodies this Christmas - I wonder if next Christmas time could be gifted to make a dent in my stash?<br />
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From my other half I received this <a href="http://www.geckorouge.co.uk/gamer-nouveau-by-medusa-dollmaker-cross-stitch-kit-3766-p.asp" target="_blank">beauty</a> that I had my eye on for a while and was going to buy it for myself as a graduation present.<br />
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The kit was so well put together - absolutely gorgeous. It didn't take me long before I started it, unfortunately as I've decided it will be stitched two handed I couldn't take it with me on my trip.</div>
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<span id="goog_835336152"></span><span id="goog_835336153"></span><br />From my parents<br />
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From other family and friends<br />
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Here's what I bought whilst in France<br />
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I've decided that I'd like to do more crochet now that I'm getting the hang of it. I bought some yarn about a month ago for a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOQ6GBjTjO8" target="_blank">virus shawl</a> which hasn't grown much and I've got half of the yarn needed for an <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/outlander-2" target="_blank">Outlander shawl</a>.</div>
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So many crafts, so little time!<br />
<br />Emma Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04332006920851900555noreply@blogger.com3