Thursday 26 June 2014

Free stash? Don't mind if I do...

Hi everyone! This blog to is brought to you from sunny Devon where I am currently on holiday and seeing my grandparents.

Michael and I have had a fantastic week so far. We initially only planned to come down for a few days but ended up extending it twice as we are so relaxed. This B&B is just amazing! Got a jacuzzi bath in the room which is lush, I've had a few of those app with my book and it is amazing! We also have some pretty cool next door neighbours

Went to a farm yesterday and saw some of my favourite animals....miniature pigs! I got to have 'piggy cuddles' with a few of them and it was just lovely. Michael had to drag me out of there as I was just in heaven. Both the ones I picked up fell asleep in my arms after squealing and wriggling with everyone else. I'm now demanding to be called the Piggy Whisperer ahaha!

Beautiful eh?

It's also been great seeing the grandparents. Not least because my grandma has decided to give me all her old embroidery and cross stitch stash as she can no longer do it. I'm over the moon with it all!! A new sewing bag, TONS of anchor thread (some even brand new), a new floss box, hoops and patterns she doesn't use and a scroll frame as well. I'm so so pleased with it all.

See that tin? It's chockablock with Anchor thread! It felt like Christmas opening and seeing what was in there. She also bought me this gorgeous homemade sewing kit in a box. It's ideal for travelling as it has all you need and is cute to boot!

Before I go, a few people have told me I'm coming up as a no comment blogger when I come visiting you all. I've tried to rectify it but if it still comes up like that then please let me know! I love hearing from you all and chatting on blogs etc and want you to be able to talk back haha.

Once again thanks for stopping by. Happy stitching!!

 

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11 comments:

  1. Eugenia Maru http://lulurulitos.blogspot.com26 June 2014 at 21:22

    Amo a los animales, por eso no como carne. Me da pena como los maltratan.
    Lindo tu bordado y lindo tu blog, me alegro de haberlo encontrado.
    Saludos
    Maru
    Chile

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    1. Unknown26 June 2014 at 21:50

      Gracias por tu comentario. amo a los animales también, especialmente cerdos! im también contento de que me encontró a mí :-)
      Espero que mi español es bueno, he usado Google para algunos de la traducción! xxx

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  2. Sally27 June 2014 at 11:00

    Glad you're having a great time. I'd be happy having neighbours like that! Lol.

    Lots of lovely goodies from your Grandma. You musy have been like a child in a sweet shop. I know I would have been :)

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  3. Anonymous29 June 2014 at 10:03

    Lovely goodies, and blogsy is great and easy. Thanks so much for the tip

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  4. Carol29 June 2014 at 13:46

    What wonderful treasures from your grandmother--that homemade sewing kit is just so special :) Enjoyed seeing your photos of the farm animals, too!

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    1. Unknown1 July 2014 at 09:05

      The pigs are gorgeous aren't they? Thanks for stopping by :-)

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  5. Jo who can't think of a clever nickname30 June 2014 at 19:57

    So pleased that you are having a good time with your grandparents and the cute piggies!
    Don't threads look great when they are all bundled together like that? Such pretty colours.
    I found this guide to changing your email, you have to revert to the old profile to do it but you can change back afterwards. Hope it helps!
    http://www.venustrappedinmars.com/2013/06/google-ultimate-no-reply-blogger.html

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    1. Unknown1 July 2014 at 09:04

      Thanks Jo, I've done it all now! Yippee! Found so many conflicting things on the web and as I use my iPad instead of a PC, wasn't really sure if it was all working. Back home now and so pleased with all my bits from grandma. She also gave me more anchor floss and another sewing bag! Over the moon!

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  6. Shebafudge30 June 2014 at 21:17

    Hi Rachael (Glad to see you spell your name properly!)

    I have just discovered your blog after you joined mine. Welcome to the world of blogging. I see you have already met Jo...oh dear...she is the world's most wicked enabler!

    Cute little piggy you found there although I am not really a piggy person. I look forward to getting to know you. xx

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    1. Unknown1 July 2014 at 09:06

      Hiya Shebafudge. Yep it's the proper way to spell it, those who know me get to spelling it this way pretty quickly haha. Thanks for stopping by, I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone as well :-) xxx

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  7. Pull the other thread1 July 2014 at 10:14

    Sounds like you both address has informed a lovely time away. So wonderful to see hobby stash being past on. Looks like you got some lovely pieces.

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