Polly Hope at Stitches

lovely owl

Thanks to Lucy Locket, I now know who designed the gorgeous owl I saw at the NEC. It was LucyKate and having searched out her blog I discovered she has designed kits for Coats. So I am putting that on my list. The elephant was also beautiful. So I thank Lucy L for widening my eyes - soem would say they are big and stare-y enough!! X

Postie Postie....

Look what arrived for me today!!!! Talk about happy... Very excited and suspicious.. on package bold lettering "Dangerous Goods and Aviation Security Statements" ... No need to fret, a box of lovelieness from Oz. I had a moment of quietness when I came home tonight before Mr H arrived back from swimming with the Misses H. So I took pleasure in opening up my surprise box. IT IS GORGEOUS!! And I thank my blog swap Jenny for the beautiful pin cushion, the lovely fabric, and the little origami bird and the gorgeous buttons! And I sit here with hamster cheeks full of Fruchocs which are delicious. Too big a bag to hide in my pocket. The funny thing was that yesterday at the trade show I took a pic of this owl because I loved the fabric and one of the fabric in the parcel was the same as on this owl.. spooky moment.  Anyway, here in all its glory is my lovely bundle.

And... I hear you ask... did you spend any money at the show? Well, I tried my best but failed and ordered x number of bolts and x number of wool and x number of .... dont want to think about it or I wont sleep at night. Px    

P.S

I'd just like to add that I succesfully managed to put Lucy's bunny swap link on the page. I have a foggy marshy bloomin roses clue how I did it but it is there in technicolour!! So HOORAY!

The day before...

Oh my goodness, only those of you who are as daft as me will understand this but it takes me all evening )in between general dogsbody/mum/chief-cook-bottle-washer duties) to actually manage to get words on this blog. I am missing a wire in my brain somewhere.

Anyway, here now, tomorrow I go to Birmingham for the day to a trade show. VERY excited and practising the mantra.. sorry not buying today.. sorry not buying today.. sorry - oh give me 40 bolts and throw in 20 of that and... NO Paula.

Also, I am in anticipation of a Valentine Swap that I signed up to. I have sent my package which I did not photograph, because I wanted it to be a complete surprise for Jenny (way far away in Australia). Her package is on its way to me, so sad old lady looking out the window, watching for the postman. That's me.. nearly. Hope the Customs dont Occifer doesnt pinch it like the one from America!! Anwyay, the swap lady who organises it is Lucy Locket, and I thank her for making this frustrating blogging thing more fun

Creating a logo

I had a play around last week. Well had to really as a local advertising opportunity came my way. So I had been playing around with things and had to make a decision and this is what I came up with. The School House block is one of my favourites, one day I will finish my lovely red and beige double one. I think it has been on the go for ... dont want to think but years. The oval with the name and x x's is taken from the previous owners logo. Continuity an' all that.

In at Last!!!

Long time no blog... last friday I finally got the keys and stepped over the threshhold of my very own shop. Specialising in haberdashery, patchwork, tapestry, embroidery... and I dont htink I stopped smiling all day!! Felt sick the next day, what have I done thoughts flying about me, but no.. I am still a happy bunny. Forgot to take a pic showing before. But here's one just as we started moving and shaking.. and then another 11 hours later. What a day, but I owe it all to my helpers who painted, pushed, lifted, built.. ate all the chocolate biscuits, drank the champagne... what lovely people. So first step on the ladder only infinite number to go... smiling all the way.

Oh, and I thank everyone for the wonderful good wishes and cards, they have made it an even nicer experience. x