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Saturday, 7 June 2014

FNWF did not go as planned

I really needed a little Friday night sewing this week......but it was not to be!

First, my plans of starting sometime in the afternoon were thwarted by a visit to the Dentist (forgot to factor that one in), then some shopping for the long weekend. I just got home and was grabbing some lunch when I got the "mum's taxi" call out so off I went to collect my pick-up. While there, the two-who-share-a-house mentioned they were going camping in opposite directions for the weekend but neither of them had thought about what would happen with Clover so I arranged to collect her later when I did the return taxi run.  Of course, I only just got home in time for the daily dog walk with my own girls and then the usual evening routine follows that.

So, eventually, I had got myself settled for a bit of R&R with needle and thread in front of the ABC (my very fav Friday Night viewing) with a yummy BIG cup of hot chocolate.
when Hubby came in to say he had the pick up call from the train station.  I had to go with him because I couldn't leave him to handle Clover in the car on his own. It was not a quick in and out trip......the times were wrong so we had to wait an extra 20 minutes for the train to get in and by the time we got home with little miss Clover, I was over it. She is worth it though......just look at this photo I snapped this morning.........Isn't RED just her colour?

Needless to say, I didn't sew a stitch but as I was sitting idle in the train car park, I thought of you all being very industrious with your own needle and thread. All is not lost, I did make some progress on my Bric-a-Brac this week so I still have something to show.


I will be popping along shortly to Cheryll's blog, Gone Stitchin' to catch up with those who most likely managed a stitch or two more than me.  Why don't you join me?
http://stitchingcubbyhole.blogspot.com.au/2014/06/fnwf.html
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24 comments:

  1. Bev C7 June 2014 at 11:11

    Hello Cath,

    Family takes over sometimes but it is worth it. Love that stitchery you are working on, hope you get to do some on the weekend.

    Happy days.
    Bev.

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  2. Christine7 June 2014 at 11:11

    Ah, the best laid plans of mice and men...
    Being interrupted was worth it and the progress on your quilt is lovely no matter when it was done.

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  3. CathyC7 June 2014 at 12:23

    ooh, lovely stitching :)

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  4. Dasha7 June 2014 at 12:29

    You got about as much done as I did Cath. I have had a hectic week, and was hoping for an hour or so in front of the TV, but by the time dinner was served and eaten, I was bushed. I watched half an hour of Motor Patrol or something (mostly because I was too tired to watch anything which relied on brain function) and went to bed before 9pm. Slept 11 hours straight! Planning some sewing this afternoon. Yay!

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  5. Carla7 June 2014 at 14:23

    Beautiful stitches here. I love a stack of books ; )

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  6. Helen 7 June 2014 at 15:27

    I hate days like that, but love your stitchings :)

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  7. debbie7 June 2014 at 15:37

    Clover is just gorgeous...melts my heart really :) xx debbie

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  8. Michelle Ridgway7 June 2014 at 17:05

    Life takes 1st place sometimes. Little Clover is a sweetie. Your stitchery is gorgeous xxx

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  9. Susan7 June 2014 at 17:09

    LIfe does get in the way sometimes.....your Bric a Brac is looking lovely

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  10. marina7 June 2014 at 17:15

    sounds like you were full on running around.
    Glad you got some stitching time, such a beautiful block.
    love Clover's big brown 'I love you' eyes..

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  11. Bouts Choisis7 June 2014 at 18:30

    Thanks for sharing your hectic time - it's always good to know that I'm not the only one whose sewing plans "gang awah" from time to time! Next week will be fine?? Your "Bric a brac" is coming along beautifully.

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  12. Anonymous7 June 2014 at 19:14

    Wow Cathy your stitching is so perfect it's gorgeous,I love it and clover is pretty cute too.xx

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  13. Sheila7 June 2014 at 19:29

    Life happens sometimes Cath but you do have some lovely stitching on the go :-)

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  14. Noela7 June 2014 at 20:57

    Sometimes the best laid plans just get changed. Glad you got to do a little stitching. Your Bric-a-brac blocks are beautiful. hugs.....

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  15. Anthea7 June 2014 at 23:29

    Hi Cath - oh I hear you on the plans-change thing! Your stitching is so neat, just gorgeous... & the dog has such a cute face...

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  16. Lyn8 June 2014 at 06:32

    You did have a busy night, even though things did not go as planned...a lovely stitchery you are working on

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  17. Anita8 June 2014 at 11:15

    Hi Cath,
    Oh the little face is just precious. I really want to press that
    cute nose!!! Your stitching is coming along nicely, it is very
    dreamy!!!! Yummy hot chocolate.
    Cheers, Anita.

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  18. Sandra8 June 2014 at 11:19

    Life does get in the way at times.
    Your stitching is looking great

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  19. rozhearts8 June 2014 at 17:06

    Life certainly does get in the way at times lately family has been a priority for me. Your embroidery is really beautiful you should be really happy with that.
    hUGS. Roz.

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  20. Kaisievic8 June 2014 at 19:30

    Some Friday nights are just like that, aren't they? Never mind, there is always another time to stitch, luckily.

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  21. Josie8 June 2014 at 22:53

    So sorry FNWF didn't happen at your house. Still... you did get to work on that gorgeous stitchery during the week. Clover is so cute... that little face... makes you just want to hug her. ;o)

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  22. Quilting Chemist (Danette)9 June 2014 at 12:07

    Clover looks great in red. Your stitching is beautiful.

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  23. Jody Herbert9 June 2014 at 20:20

    The stitching you did during the week looks fantastic!

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  24. Sheryl30 June 2014 at 21:35

    Gosh, this stitching is lovely.

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