Monday, May 9, 2016

Max, mice and housework

As I was sorting out the pictures to post here I was thinking how busy and productive I've been this week.....then I realized that it was actually two weeks worth, since I didn't manage to post last week! Duh!!!

First on the list of things to show is Max the cat.....


I'm well under way on the second panel of Max....and still enjoying working on him.

Then there's a finish! Lizzie Kate's 'Housework' didn't take long at all.....


I'm sure I will stitch this design again (it's a great quick stitch gift idea!) but next time I will alter the colours from the DMC colours suggested as I'm not too sure if I like them or not. (Also it's more fun to change things up a  bit!)


I've also managed to get quite a bit of crocheting done as it's easier to crochet while watching TV rather than stitching....and when it's ice hockey season, I'm watching the TV! So here's how my afghan looks all rolled up in my work basket.....


....of course, I'm almost finished it now that the warm weather is arriving and I will have no need to use it....at least it kept me warm while I was working on it!


There's still quite a bit to go to get it to the length that I think would be best and then also an edging to be done, so it's going to be sitting on the work basket for quite a while yet.

I also picked up a design that I started last year and didn't get done in time for Christmas....always my problem...... but I'm sure it will be done in time for this Christmas!




If only every week could have so much progress made, it would be wonderful!


Until next time....happy stitching!

Rhona

8 comments:

Mii Stitch said...

Great stitching update Rhona :)

Le trame della Galaverna said...

Oh wow
I'm seeing very beautiful projects
All is so beautiful but my favourite is Max. I love it. Ciao Giovanna

Claire said...

I love the sea pattern of your afghan. It looks like the calm waves on the navy colored water.

gominam said...

Your afghan is lovely. Congrats on the finish. Max is looking great!

Justine said...

A lovely update Rhona - you have been busy again! I love the gorgeous colours in your afghan, and Max is really coming along nicely!

Joysze said...

Love the sentiment of the housework piece. LOL!!

Jo who can't think of a clever nickname said...

Great work on Max and I totally agree with the Lizzie*Kate too.

Helen Philipps said...

A lovely update of your makes, Rhona....you have achieved a lot. The afghan colours are beautiful, and Max is coming on so well. And what a great 'housework' saying ;)
Happy weekend.
Helen xox