Gardening and Craft (& Paul) News

I'm back at last and have some of my recent crafting projects to share with you. This first one is a WIP and I really must get it finished off as I wanted to use it as a summer handbag and summer is flying by! It is a stocking stitch knitted bag with blossoms all around the top. The flowers are really easy to make - indeed the whole thing is so easy it is a pleasure to work on.

 

Below are the two cushions I made from the Moda, Carrots and Peas fabric Teeda gave me.  I love these muted colours.

 

 

Now for some of my PIPs ( projects in planning stage) This flower is so easy to do too.

 

More of a challange is this lovely piece of embroidery work. I haven't done embroidery for a while, I hope I can remember how to!

 

 

Is there a more beautiful blue than that of the little forget-me-nots? This is a close up of the ones growing in my cottage garden beside the green bench where I like to have a nice cup of tea and admire the view

 

...and here is the said bench with the said forget-me-nots at front of cottage.

 

...and last but not least here is a pic of two of my three "garden inspectors" Chewy inspecting the flower tub and Pretty peeking out the door keeping a close eye on the gardener...Me!

 

Thanks to all of you who have been thinking and praying for Paul. He is fine at the moment and just waiting to hear a date for his next operation at end of July and course of radio therapy after that. We are off to our annual holiday on Friday to enjoy some relaxing time before we have to worry about such things. I think he is looking very well considering all he has been through...here he is...the one and only......Paul Flynn!

Comments

[Val]

It's great to see Paul looking so well.
Your garden is looking lovely too.

[Lorraine]

I love your cushions - they are really beautiful.

I'm sorry to hear Paul has to have more surgery and radiation therapy. He is looking well at the moment so I pray he continues to remain strong and that further treatment is successful.

My Dad is about to start radiotherapy as well, for prostate cancer that has returned. He had surgery three years ago and we thought it was successful, but it appears not.

[Betty]

Paul looks really fine...I'm sure it has something to do with the great care you are providing!

Your pillows are lovely; your ambition for new projects amazes me.

Take care.

[Betty]

Oops, forgot to mention how very lovely your cottage garden and your 'helpers' are!

[JapaneseKeane]

What a nice garden!
Especially,I love the bench:D
I wish I could have a cup of tea there!

All the happiness to Flynns!

[colleen]

Oh my! Those pillows and the purse are fantastic! Love them all - Paul looks amazing! Even if he had not gone through so much, so because he has, it's really amazing how good he looks. Must remind hm, he needs to look more pitiful so you'll take even BETTER care of himself..(if that's at all possible! :-)

Take care and give Paul a bug froggy hug form Utah!

And rub the pup's ears for me too!

[Kay Flynn-The Wrought Iron Gate]

You and your helpers have done your garden proud! It's lovely, with it's patch of beautiful blue for-get-me-nots. I grow a variety of mountain phlox with the same blue colored bloom and yellow eye.

Paul looks great. How do manage to take such good care of him and still complete so many projects? You are amazing.

Love that bag pattern and your pillows are stunning.

Have a wonderful weekend,
Kay

[Twiggy]

Wow you have been busy. It's lovely to see Paul looking so good. Your garden looks so pretty.
Twiggy x

[Margie Wouters]

Your projects are fantastic, I especially like the log cabin stripes in your cushions. Looks like you have your new projects all planned perfectly. The little forget me knots a treasure in the garden. Paul looks great. Kind regards to you both. Hugs Margie.

[sharie]

Lucky you having a nice garden and nice polite dogs that don't rampage round it!

Your husband is looking well after his op. Hope the next one is soon over and all behind him.

Take care
Sharie
XXX

[Tanya]

Paul looks amazing, as suggested before I send the more pitiful look or you'll have him out pulling weeds here soon. :)

That bag you are working on will be so pretty! What color are you making the flowers? Can't wait to see the Celtic knot pillow and other embroidery items you have in the works.

Keep healthy and have a great vacation.

[Angel Mc]

found your blog through...been through so many the morning,now i can't remember, but i really enjoyed it. come by and visit my blog sometime. will send up little prayers for you and you husband.