Or not to Stitch

Oh the plans I had once we were out of the Caravan and into the house.........


Mmmm don't know where the days/weeks have gone but other than taking up a pair of jeans(and that was this morning) i haven't got do to any sewing at all.


 Last week(well about 10days ago) i set the machine up on the kitchen table with all my bits and pieces with  a quilt beside it ready  to go...............


But when i do have a moment to spare i choose to cook something,  read, get out into the garden  or take the dogs for a walk or sit beside the machine and blog!!!!!!!


Last night Hubby did point out he was getting a bit sick of seeing no table and he would like to eat at it please............


I just don't feel like sewing, does anyone else feel this way sometimes?


What i did want to share with you today is a new addition to my kitchen.


Hubby offered to help some neighbours clean up all their rubbish and put it in a huge skip as they were moving house and the new owners wanted everything gone!!!
The cottage had been used for a weekender with lots of odd bits and pieces, the kitchen had been decked out with "old stuff" from op shops over the last 15 years ............" would i like to come and have a look just in case there was anything i would like"      

Ok so I can't show you everything today but here is my favourite thing so far,
yes its a Le Creuset long handle skillet it even has a brass hook on the end so you can hang it up. 
I just love it and haven't stopped cooking with it although it did take me 4 days of on and off scrubbing to get all the cooked on food off it and now you can see the beautiful red enamel.............

My Place & Yours

My Place & Yours has a new home at Waste Not Do Want hosted by Cherie.


 I'm new to Cherie's great blog so i better make that cup of tea and get acquainted......................


So this weeks theme is What's in your 3rd Draw?


Of course another chance to play in my new kitchen and take more photos.

The 3rd Draw holds my tea towels (24 and that's not counting the ones in the laundry and on the line) place mats (8) a few tablecloths and 7 pot holders !!!


How many tea-towels does a good housekeeper need? who has more?




And while I'm asking questions here's another one...........
 Is there a sorta rule about how many themes its acceptable to be following?  


I don't want you all to think i have nothing else to do but their so much fun and i so like to support bloggers who are brave enough to host a theme.......


Well my teas brewed and I'm off to visit Cherie ..................

JaM As a Child

This weeks JaM is all about the Child you were.........................

How life's experiences and dreams have shaped us into the people we are today.

I actually don't even remember the above photo being taken but its the only one of me in a dress, cardy and handbag, most of our photos were taken in front of Dad's garden beds and that's who i get my love of gardening from.

 I do usually have a smile on my face most days.

                                                   

Many trips camping, visiting the beach, Sunday drives .....................

                                                      

I always enjoyed time spent under the big blue skies "In the Country"

and carried a little dream inside me that one day i would find my own special place.......................................

Of course my mother played a huge part in the person i am today, she encouraged and allowed me to be me.............................

Taught me how to Sew, knit and cook...................

Never passed judgement on my choice of friends................

Was ready to help when i asked................the list is endless..........

My Mum.................photo taken by my dad before they were married.