Summer holidays, oh how I love them! The teenagers are happily occupied with their friends in the camping ground and I rest and read and stitch and walk. One of the things I appreciate most about our holiday is the complete break away from work and lists and responsibilities. Then somewhere along the way I become ready to grab my diary and write lists of things I want to accomplish at home, things I didn't have the energy to do at the end of last year. Once home I am refreshed and motivated to get my list done :)
My summer holiday stitching consisted of a red wool coat ornament for my January Christmas item, made from
this kit, and my Chateau Hexagon quilt. I am loving the addition of the rows of hexagons. Now I'm up to block eight, stitching a row of pretty flowers.
Thanks again to
Narelle for hosting the one Christmas item a month, this year we have a dedicated blog
here.
I have lots of blog reading to catch up on, I will do my best to do that over the next few days :) Wendy xx
Sounds like a perfect holiday! Love your ornament and the quilt going to be stunning.
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful way to recuperate Wendy and as usual lots of beautiful work you have achieved,well done my friend.xx
ReplyDeleteThe beach looks very inviting.
ReplyDeleteLove the picture of the red coat at the beach.
Your break sounds perfect.
What a beautiful spot Wendy. Your xmas finish is so very cute and am LOVING your Chateau Hexagon blocks
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a great break away! Once again I LOVE that wee red coat!
ReplyDeleteYour CH looks fab! Do you have the final block yet? I got mine the other day.....you won't be disappointed!
Looks like a fabulous place to rest and recharge. Your little red coat is gorgeous, just need to make a full size one for yourself now! Lovely stitching, the satin stitch flowers are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place you are. I love the Christmas coat.
ReplyDeleteNice pictures, thank you for sharing. I like the ornament!
ReplyDeleteWaow Wendy ! you have done a splendid work on your Château Hexagone !!!!
ReplyDeleteFlorence
Looks like a lovely place for a holiday. I love your little red coat. Your Chateau is coming along nicely, Wendy.
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely photos Wendy - I can smell that sea air & the Mount looks lovely as always. I adore your little red coat - gosh your christmas makes are always so fine & detailed. Good to have you back posting again & sounds like you really enjoyed your break away x0x
ReplyDeleteThat beach sure looks inviting , it sounds like you enjoyed some lovely holidays ;-) your little coat is adorable , what a sweet ornament , congrats on that finish and also some work on your quilt !
ReplyDeletelovely seaside pictures and I think your little red coat is just gorgeous... nice work on the stitching... there is so much to look at in that one...
ReplyDeleteHugz
Looks like a great place for a holiday - and it sounds ideal - independent children allowing you to wind down and stitch and make lists! Your CH and your Christmas coat are both GORGEOUS!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Wendy. Your photos are amazing and your Chateaux Hexagon project looks wonderful. Sounds like you are having a great holiday. We are doing the same in a couple of weeks and I'm really looking forward to some time out - although it won't be quite as relaxing as yours given I have a toddler to chase around :). I hope you get plenty more stitching and relaxing done. Cheers, Tracy
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures Wendy.love the little coat ornament,ans I really love the Chateaux hexigon stitching,would like to do that myself.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures Wendy.love the little coat ornament,ans I really love the Chateaux hexigon stitching,would like to do that myself.
ReplyDeleteI always love seeing your holiday photos as it is at a time of the year I am longing for the summer's warmth. Enjoy!!!
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed reading your post Wendy, love the little coat...Hugs O'faigh
ReplyDeletehi Wendy, wonderful photos and I love the ornament - gorgeous :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you've had a lovely holiday Wendy, it's so nice to take a break from the 'everyday' things...
ReplyDeleteLove the red coat ornament, so cute!