Change of plans

Things this week didn't quite go to plan. I kept meaning to get back to the juggler, but there were always other little (and bigger) jobs that I just had to deal with first - before I knew it, another week had passed by.

I did finish something else though. Remember the Little Mermaid? 

She has been pinned to pin board for months. I enjoyed looking at it there, but it did need to finished off properly. 

So during the week, I dusted off my sewing machine and finally got around to turning her into a little pillow. 

I deliberately kept it pretty simple using a natural coloured linen for the back and piping. 

It looks rather nice on our sofa.

But it is not staying there. I can't tell you where it is going.. you know - just in case.

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I have had another 'little' side project on the go for some time now and it is almost finished.

Another thing on my pinboard above my desk is this quote:

"We don't stop playing because we grow old;

We grow old because we stop playing" 

- George Bernard Shaw

You see, when I don't stitch, or am at work, or tinker in my garden, or tend my veggie patch or help with what needs to be done in the vineyard... I play. 

It all started a few years ago, when I needed a serious distraction. So I built myself a dolls house. It is just a small house. It has a toyshop on the bottom floor, a living room above and a student lodger living in the attic room. You can see my Toy House  here.

The picture of is of a little rug I have been stitching for the apartment above the shop. And yes, it is cross stitch - Tiny cross stitch. There is no exact thread count because I am stitching onto calico! I had a piece in my stash with a weave that resembles Aida cloth. 

I had found this picture of an antique rug online. I really liked it and used that as the basic idea. It is not an exact match, but close. 

I don't do any cross stitch in 'real life' (full size), but I have been having fun tinkering with this on-and-off. Mind you, I must admit that with just one last border to finish, I am looking forward to having it finished. 

Next week is definitely back to the Juggler - He too needs to be finished!

If you are starting something, finished something or steadily beavering away in the middle of something - I hope you have an enjoyable week doing what you enjoy.

Stay Safe & Keep Stitching,

Anna X