After a long cold winter, the spring is finally here!
Tuesday, 30 March 2010
Saturday, 27 March 2010
Monday, 22 March 2010
Free Cross Stitch Chart: Ancient Alphabet Red Sampler
You may have this free alphabet sampler chart from DMC website. I like it as I will use it for my initial label when I do something handmade. Let's say a bag, a pincoushion etc. I have been crazy about the vintage style recently. So this one is just what I need.
Wednesday, 17 March 2010
Nice English Lavender Field: Snowshill Lavender
Once we talk about lavender fields, the first name in mind would be Provence. I have not been there. But I am lucky as there is a nice lavender field not far from us. It's Snowshill Lavender field in Cotswold. As a tourist, you'd better not to miss cotswold. Then that's it, you won't miss Snowshill Lavender either. If you can, come in July. You won't be disppointed.
Saturday, 13 March 2010
Handmade Easter Egg Candles
Easter is just around the corner. Time flies. Here are the egg candles I made last year. It's esay pizzy. It won't cost you more than 5 mins.
You need:
egg shells
rice or beans
small short candles
egg cups
Here we are! Do you like my eggcups? I have a set of four. They are from my mother-in-law. I do like them. It's always good to start a day with them.
Happy easter! ( A bit early too say this. Never mind.)
Wednesday, 10 March 2010
A Nice Etsy Shop in France: Petits Details
pictured by Petits Details
I found a nice Etsy shop today. The owner is from US and lives in France now. The books in her shop are very special, and they are hardly found outside France. I like the French vintage style cross stitch, especially when they work with the cartonnage together. Her blog is really lovely too.
Monday, 8 March 2010
My March Cross Stitch Progress
Actually, I am quite happy with the progress, especially after I did the top frame. It gave me the idea how much work I need to do more. But I used out one floss and can not find the replacement. The kit is from a Korean company called Dome. I searched online and found the DMC floss to replace it. But the result is totally disagreed. The colours are absolutely wrong. So, I have to wait to look for its original floss.
Sunday, 7 March 2010
How to Make Organic All Purpose Surface Cleaner
600ml(1 pint) white vinegar
300ml(1/2 pint) water
20-30 drops eucalyptus oil
- Pour the vinegar into spray-top bottle, then add the water and the eucalyptus essential oil. Shake well.
- Pour a little of the mixture onto a soft, damp cloth and rub over the surface to be cleaned. There is no need to rinse.
Saturday, 6 March 2010
Friday, 5 March 2010
Thursday, 4 March 2010
Free Cross Stitch Chart: Wine
This is a big cross stitch chart which includes all steps in winemaking: grapes, barrels and bottles. Four objects will work perfectly on its own. I am thinking about using the barrel chart and put it above our wine rack. Of course, only when I have the time. Too many cross stitches, too little time!
Size: 189 x 221 squares
Canvas: 1"2' x 1"4'
Wednesday, 3 March 2010
Free Cross Stitch Chart: Flower of the Month - March- Jonquil
Download the chart from http://www.maurer-stroh.com/images/complimentary/Project_2010/EMS2010_March_03.pdf
Meaning: friendship and domestic happiness.
Hidden language: 'You are an angel.' and 'I desire a return of affection'.
Monday, 1 March 2010
Free Cross Stitch Chart: Flower of the Month - February - Violet
Download the chart from http://www.maurer-stroh.com/EMS2010_February_02.html
Purple: Faithfulness, confidence and power.
Blue: Watchfulness, spirituality and intuition.
White: Chastity and purity.
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