Friday, 16 July 2010

Blackwork Lady

Finally found time to blog again. I have had a busy week which included several early mornings. Becki had her Induction Days at college and I took her, then Stuart had to have his car mended and I took him to work. So by the evenings I have been too tired to do much!! Becki loved college and got on well with the other dance students so she'll be fine in September.

Stuart also got a new job last week. His school is about to close and we were beginning to worry he wasn't going to get anything sorted.... but he finally has. The school is in the next Education Authority and is about 12 miles away, but it's not too bad a drive. So all of my family will be starting something new in September...... very exciting.

I completed the Blackwork Lady stitching a few days ago. I didn't think I would finish this so quickly but I just loved it. I need to order the frame to go with it now.
I also finished another charity square, this one is for an "up in the air" theme. So I choose a colourful hot air balloon.
I have also been trying hard to get my Family Tree completed. I am now just working on the top border. The rest of the tree is done but that bit can't be seen now as I have rolled up the stitching just to work on the top. I am so pleased that I am close to finishing, it'll be such a great piece.
Happy stitching to all
Ginnie xx

19 comments:

Blu said...

Blackwork lady is gorgeous! Your WIPs look great.

Jane said...

I'm not surprised you got the blackwork lady done so quickly, she is beautiful. It would be great to get the family tree done now you are so close to the end. Glad everyone is getting sorted, especially with DH's job, relief all round

Lesleyanne said...

Your blackwork lady is gorgeous as is your charity square. Lovely progress on your family tree. September is going to be great for your family - congratulations. Have you seen the new Henry VIII cross stitch - Palace of Richmond?

http://ingridsknitting.blogspot.be/ said...

Blackwork Lady was fabulous!

Angela said...

Blackwork lady is stunning, I can see why she got finished so quickly.

Maggie said...

Congratulations on finishing your blackwork lady, she is beautiful, i can't beleive how quickly you stitched this one up!

Glad your husband got fixed up with another job and that your daughter enjoyed her induction day, Stevie had 2 days at Shenstone House last week too meeting people she will be working with, i think she enjoyed it, Stevie is very, very laid back and takes everything in her stride, lol.

Have a good weekend x

Wendy said...

your stitching looks so nice, love your blackwork lady !

Tracy J said...

I really love your blackwork lady!

debby said...

hello my name is debby and i love to cross stitch could you please send me the blackwork lady pattern my email is debby.duarte@hotmail.com

i would really appriciate it

i'll be waiting fore a response
love debby

stitcherw said...

Your Blackwork lady looks wonderful, congrats on the lovely finish. Fun Balloon piece as well. Glad to hear the good news on Becki and college and your DH and the new job.
Sue

The Button Witch said...

Love the blackwork lady she is stunning and the charity square and family tree are great too well doen.
Thanks for the comment you left on my blog, I seem to be getting less and lees so yours was very appreciated.
Love and Hugs Shellie

mimimira said...

The blackwork lady is really gorgeous!

Julie said...

Your blackwork lady is gorgeous.
Good Luck to DH for the new job

Gill - That British Woman said...

popped by to say hello and to say how much I love the blackwork lady stitching!!

Take good care of yourself,

Gill in Canada

Annette said...

beautifull WIP's and finishes...

Tracey said...

H Jayne

Been ages since we chatted and not been to visit you here for gosh a long time, I love the new look of your blog,
Your stitching is looking great,

Take care
Tracey

Sally said...

Your Blackwork Lady is beautiful Jayne. Your Family Tree is coming along well.

So pleased your DH has got sorted with a job.

Tania said...

Love that blackwork lady! Very nice.

Justflo said...

love your Blackwork Lady.