Saturday 22 September 2012

Finished!!

As I need to get cracking on the "needles without eyes" project, I made a determined effort to complete Too Reticule this week.  

There sure was an enormous amount of work for something so small but I am very pleased with this and delighted to have learned a new construction type.  

Already I have dreams of a Wessex Stitchery reticule???? or maybe one in Pulled Thread or Hardanger????  
But first the needles without eyes are calling and I must get this knitting project out of the way -  preferably before the baby is born and she is due next weekend!
Today the HD3QEM and I went to Hamilton to go shopping.   Both of us have favourite dress shops in that city (an hours drive south of here) and we generally make a visit twice a year to ensure we have respectable clothing to wear.   Well today the HD3QEM excelled herself and got 3 different outfits ( enthusiastically encouraged by me, I must say) and I got myself one outfit.  Now all we need is for the temperatures to rise a  little more and we will make the transition from merino to linen!
During the week we have been enjoying an audiobook and I highly recommend this one
 The version we listened to was recorded as a radio play for the BBC and the various actors made it come alive.   Excellent reading/listening and great for a laugh.
I'm off now for my usual Saturday evening TV marathon:  tonight is Masterchef Australia Finale, Antiques Roadshow, Midsomer Murders and the machine will record Hotel Inspector for a later date.
have a great evening everyone.

7 comments:

Ann at Beadlework. said...

Beautiful finish Margaret, you really are a needlewoman. Have a great weekend.

Pamela said...

It's beautiful!

Carrie said...

Very nice finish!

Anne said...

Absolutely beautiful Margaret! You make such lovely finishes!

Karen said...

Beautiful finish Margaret!

Sounds like you both had a nice shopping trip too. A few new things always makes me feel good. :)

Samplers, Silks and Linens said...

I really love this - beautiful, beautiful!

Annie said...

Sooo soo pretty!
You have done a wonderful work!
What a precious little treasure.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful stitching.
Have a lovely day and take care,
Anette