Monday 27 July 2009

Family Tree update

Thought I'd sneak in a posting before bedtime. Becky's dance exams went well I think, this week she is at Summer School and is doing a small performance on Friday evening. She has just been showing us her dances, they look lovely.
We didn't have a very good Sunday, we woke up to find the trailer had been stolen overnight off the front garden. Ok it wasn't chained up, but it was only small and been in the same spot for 2 years. There is little chance of it being found and it wasn't covered on the house insurance (only found that bit out today!) Also the tent poles were still in it, which I didn't realise until Stuart told me. It's just a good job we aren't going camping this year! What un-nerves me the most is that the "lowlife" would have had to come right up to the kitchen window to wheel it off the garden and that we knew nothing about it!
I cheered myself up on Sunday by doing lots of sewing. This was mainly machine sewing again. I have 2 cushions that I'll have to show you later in the week as they haven't been given to their "new owners" yet. Then I made a canvas bag (fully lined) for my mom. I was really pleased with it but forgot to take a photo. I intend to make another one before my holidays so I'll show you it then.
So here's my Family tree update. I rolled down to the bottom again and made a little progress. I would love to finish this by Christmas but I think it'll probably be next year now, there is still a lot to do.
I also finished my little Christmas ornament...... finally. I think I'll give this to my mom and dad for their Christmas tree this year.

I'm working on Country Idyll again this week and would still like to finish this by September, so back to work now.........
Have a good week.
Ginnie x

15 comments:

Unknown said...

That's horrible someone stole your trailer. I'm glad none of you were hurt.

Your stitching is lovely, as always!

CJ in OK ;-) said...

How scary they were so close, hope it wasn't a huge loss. The tree is looking great and congrats on the cute ornament finish. CJ ok;-)

Daffycat said...

Family tree looks fantastic!

So sorry someone stole your trailer...they will pay for it in the end, I promise!

Jane said...

Sorry to hear about the trailer, it is always so unnerving.
Glad to hear you and the sewing machine are getting on so well. Family tree looks magnificent

Annette said...

The Family Tree looks great.
What horrible of your trailer

stitchersanon said...

Rotten sods..Honestly, there is just no respect left for anyone or anything in the Uk anymore. I dont know how they sleep at night.

The ornament is really cute and I love the family tree. It will be a real heirloom when it is finished. Well done

Julie said...

Aww Ginnie, how awful. There sure are some rotten people around, what thats old saying 'what goes around come around'

The ornament if lovely and FT is growing nice too.

Lesleyanne said...

Sorry to hear about your trailer - theres some real low life in the UK but as usual your stitching and finishing is beautiful.

Wendy said...

Beautiful stitching hun, really coming on isn't it! Well done!
Can't believe some of the scum about, sickening :-(
The Christmas ornament is adorable Jayne and get you doing cushions and bags! :-D
Excellent! ..x..

Sally said...

So sorry someone stole your trailer.

Family tree is looking really good and I love your Christmas ornament.

Maggie said...

Sorry about your trailer Jayne, what a nerve some people have!!
Great progress on you family tree and a lovely finished ornie too:-)

Andrea said...

Family Tree looks wonderful. Sorry about the trailer.

Dani - tkdchick said...

Your family tree is going to be wonderful! What a lovely orament, it would look great on any tree!

Gill - That British Woman said...

That is awful, nothing is safe nowadays is it?

Love you Christmas Ornament.


Gill in Canada

Cindy F. said...

Honestly!! I do not understand how people can live with themselves!!
That's terrible Ginnie and I'm really sorry to hear that!

Your Family Tree is so beautiful and
such a sweet ornie for your parents!! Great gift!