I Have Stairs.

 

We have decided to put in stairs up to our bedroom. We used to go outside and up some outside steps to bed every night, but not anymore.

Ian set about planning and cutting out all the wood and built it all himself.

 

Going upstairs will never be the same again.

My new under the stairs cupboard. It hold quite a lot of stuff which is good in this house as storage has always been a problem.

Looking down from the top.  We are now using the stairs but they are not finished.

The banister rail to stop us falling over the edge.

Oh! and my new wardrobes. It is actually starting to look like a bedroom. now. I am really pleased how this has turned out.

On the crafty front.

Not much has been happening. I have a jumper to sew up and a waterfall cardigan. I haven’t done any sewing. I have crocheted a bit more of my rag rug but need to cut some more strips. Not sure how big I am going to go with this though. It is quite heavy to work with so I don’t sit at it too long.

Catch you all soon.

Judith x.

The Little Bear has Settled in to His New Home

I don't know about you but I have entered loads of giveaways on other peoples blogs and never won a thing. Well my luck changed in December when I won a giveaway on Soggibottoms blog.
Well he arrived here on Saturday after a long journey from England.

He had a good journey as he was nicely snuggled in a comfy box.

Getting used to his outside surroundings.

He is quite a sturdy little chap and ever so handsome. He is now living on the bookcase so he can see everything going on around him. I think Oliver has settled in just fine.

Lucky had a lovely surprise too, for also in the parcel was a small gift for her too. Lucky doesn't like her photo took so this is the best I could do.

She liked the yummy little bones, thanks Midge.

Happy New Year

I know that I am a bit late but, as they say, better late than never.
"I would like to wish you all a very happy, prosperous and healthy New year."
Wonder what 2011 will hold for us.

Did any of you make any resolutions?
I didn't.
However I hope to be able to finish off a few projects that are still ongoing. Wish me luck.
I have not been keeping up with any of the blogs that I follow recently, very naughty of me I know, but I have just not got round to it. It is going to take me ages to catch up with all of them. I will read them all to see what everyone has been up to over the festive period.
I am sorry also that I can't put any photo's on here as I am not at home and forgot to bring my lead for my camera.
Sounds like I am a bit up in the air doesn't it. Hopefully normal service will resume shortly.
Ok, got to go, places to go and people to see. Catch you all soon, be good and stay safe.

Cya,
Judith x

Merry Christmas To All My Readers.

Well it's Christmas! I hope you all have a great time so eat drink and be merry, but stay safe.

Souda Bay.

At Souda Bay there is a war cemetery. It is kept beautifully and is very peaceful.
When my sister was here on holiday, we took them to see it. Walking through the headstones is a very moving experience.  Many were unknown, many were very young, around 19 yrs. These men gave their lives fighting for freedom. To read more about Souda Bay War Cemetery go here.

It is not unusual to see people wiping away tears, I had them too.

There was a service here on Remembrance day. It was not good weather then for it started to rain just as the service was starting. Still they were remembered.


These men were tending the graves.

The entrance.

It is giving me a headache.

This is the knitting project that I and doing at the moment. It is in 4ply and has 7 colours.

I like something to keep me occupied when I am knitting and I don’t like knitting loads and loads of stocking stitch. I get bored. So this looked like the prefect thing to knit.

First off you knit the centre front including the front welt. Then you knit the back welt by itself. Then the left centre back and then the right centre back. So far so good.

Next you knit the left front and back and sleeve all in one. I was going great guns until the pattern read knit 5 rows. OK did that. Next row was a bobble row only the bobbles would be on the wrong side. Where did I go wrong? Don’t know.

Solution:- Cast on the right side today and knit to the same part of the pattern. Then whatever I do on the left side I do on the right side and my sleeves will match. I am not having bobbles on the wrong side. Would you????

As you can see from the pictures the pattern has no repeat and looks totally random. I am not about to give up. Will let you see the finished item sooner or latter.

Cya,

Judith. x

String quilt progress report.

The top so far.

The pieced back material.

This is my progress so far. Still have to put another border on as it is too small as is.

The quilt top sewed together so quickly and I am really pleased with it.

Tomorrow I will show you my knitting progress and that is another story.

Cya all,

Judith x

Fat quarters giveaway.

Wow, would you like to win some fab fat quarters? 14 of them.Yes I said 14. Don't waste anytime then get yourself over to retromummy.blogspot.com It doesn't matter where you live so go on have a go. You had better hurry though it closes on the 21st Nov.

What Have I Been Up To.

Yes, it’s me after a long absence again. I have been doing loads of stuff, but not finding time to blog about it.

First we had my sister, Lily and her husband Steve over for 2 weeks holidays. We even went away with them for a few days. So we had a mini holiday ourselves. We travelled to the west side of Crete and spent 3 nights away. Lucky even came with us.

The same day as they went home we had other guests. My sisters son, another Stephen and his wife Tracey, for a week. We went swimming, fishing, dining and generally had a good time.

 

The weather here now is quite changeable.  We have had sun but Monday we had rain, thunder and lightening and sun but it was still t-shirt weather. I suppose it is past been summer now.

However it was lovely on Sunday when I went to a bazaar in Elounta. I got loads of things.

Lovely things to cut up and use in quilts and two handbags.

 

Some crochet lace.

Three books and a game for the winter nights.

I have been cutting up t-shirt material and making this rag rug. It’s heavy and slow going and hurts the hands a bit. So its little and often with this one.

These are the string blocks I started ages ago. I had seven and a half done, now I have twelve.

 

Most people have a design wall, well met my design floor. The camera is telling lies here as the sashing material is a deep pink colour.

It is looking good don’t you think? Just after I had took this photo along came a little Lucky dog and when she had finished it looked like this.

Oh and I have started knitting but I will keep that for another day. Got to go and pick up the pieces of my quilt now if I can get Lucky to move.

C’ya all soon, I promise.

Judith x

Little Lambs.

These little lambs mesmerised Lucky. She could not take her eyes off them. She just stood and watched them.

We had to keep taking her to the fence to so she could see them.

Their mothers were unable to look after them for one reason or another so they are been hand reared. I know they were making a lot of noise until they got a bottle of milk!!!

Enjoy your day,

Cya, Judith.

Hello, It is me!

Well it is a long time since I did a post, but I have been so busy. However, I have managed to take a few photos that I thought I would share with you.

Our onion crop.

The onions drying in the sun.

The oranges are coming along nicely.

And this lovely tree blooming away down in Neapoli.

I will be posting more often now as things are beginning to quieten down here.

I have started crafting again, I am making a scrappy crochet rug out of t-shirt material. Will take some photo’s to show you my progress.

I also have my sister and brother in law coming for a holiday next Tuesday and I am really looking forward to that as it is a year since I have seen them.

Ian is busy making another project. Yes we are getting a door on the bathroom.  A proper  netty door!!!!!!!!!!!

Ok will leave it there and I will catch you all again soon.

Cya. Judith

Colour around the village.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not got a lot of time to post at the moment so thought I show you a few photos of things in our little village. Hope you like them.