Slight blip and quietly stitching

Not so many photographs this week, I've been quietly working on my secret squirrel project and getting things sorted in the new place. Granted my unexpected problem that I hit on the very first day of my holidays this week was my computer dying again.

Needless to say I was not awfully impressed. And despite numerous attempts to get the damned thing to work again I came to the conclusion that I can't keep getting it repaired, and I am pretty certain it's the motherboard again which would be the third one. I don't like having to replace something if I think I can get it repaired but sometimes you have to weigh up the pros and cons on doing that. Even if the repair will always be cheaper than a new computer the very fact this is the third time its died, the potential loss of data (i've not yet attempted to access the hard drive) the agro of getting it repaired and the threat that it may well happen again was enough to make the decision that enough is enough.

I have at least managed to give away the screen, so that's one less thing that needs scraping. The tower won't be for a long while yet.

There was another pro for getting a new computer as I opted for an all-in-one so that I don't have to try and figure out a solution as to where to store the tower. I purchased a few bits from IKEA, but stupidly didn't keep them in the boxes so I couldn't return them. The 'solutions' are currently under my desk. Shout if you interested in a tower unit holder (fix to a desk), a keyboard thingie and a cable rack then drop me a note. 

This thankfully is the last big purchase for a while which is a relief as frankly I think my bank accounts are weeping at the constant purchasing. Not as much as me.

Anyway, it's no biggy and things move on and as I am slightly head of myself for the secret squirrel project, and as I am in need of a break working on that I've managed to get back to my 'Tea Solves Everything' piece, what do you think? Not much left to do :D

The next thing will be once complete will be either writing a pattern or a kit for a similar or same version of it, and I'd like to produce some postcards of it. 

Normal Stitching Service has Resumed...

Yes, I am finally back up and running again. Well, not running but stitching. My studio come guestroom is near enough complete, bar a few odds and sods to sort out. But I can and have at least been able to get stitching. Feels nice to be able to get back to it. Even though I have admit I had a couple of 'Omg so much I can do...where to begin' moments. Which isn't new!

So what have I been doing well, I've been prepping for my Secret Squirrel project, which I'll be starting to stitch this week and I've gone back to my Tea Solves Everything embroidered quote.

I was doing a spot of jumping around with this piece as I was keen to get more sections done. That and stitching 'solves' was making my eyes go a bit weird. It was either that or I was a wee bit tired this afternoon. So I completed 'thing' and was playing about with how I was going to do 'every'. Now originally I was going to do it in padded satin again but I had a idea at the last second of doing French Knots, and I like the effect....

Eyes slowly drifting in different directions...

'so' is done so I skip off to do 'thing and then thought, let's start 'every'.

I am going to try and squeeze a bit more stitching in this evening and tomorrow night before I get on with the commissioned piece. I've worked out my schedule and I've pretty much only got time to do that until the end of the month. Now that's not to say I won't get it completed early, I've given myself a health amount of time to work on it without feeling as though I have to rush it to meet the deadline. Whilst I don't mind working under pressure I don't want any mistakes!

Oh, I managed to also purchase and complete a pattern this week too. Now this was great really because when I reached as far as I could with the studio on Wednesday night I wanted to start stitching on Thursday but wasn't sure what to do...then I saw this pattern on What Delilah Did 'Mini Folk Letter' and I had to have it. Well after a moments deliberation and Sophie Simpson on Twitter (the lady behind the designs) goading me to do it. Granted it didn't take much encouragement. It didn't take long to stitch and all that remains for me to do is to get it framed and hung on the wall. 

It wasn't the only pattern I purchased, I also picked up the Bee pattern I had my eye on for a while. Though I won't be starting that one till the Autumn. 

Finally but not least, now I've been taking about this for a while. When my darling little Bergamot passed away at the beginning of the year I knew I wanted to, but not straight away, get a new hamster. I put it off because firstly I missed the little blighter, and secondly I was trying to purchase a flat. To get one during this time would have been wrong. Anyway, when I finally moved I knew it was only a matter of time before I got a new one. And I did yesterday, he's a rather timid, but rather fluffy Syrian called Hamish. There was a moment I was going to call it Hannibal because all it seemed to like to do in the shop was bite things. I don't really have a decent enough photo to show you because he's rather shy. But there will be a shot soon!

Now, with all that typed out I am rather in need of another cuppa!

Survived the Move!

How'dy all!

Yes, I am alive and have successfully, albeit not quite so smoothly, moved into my new abode. I'm currently waist deep in cardboard boxes, and Ikea flat packs but I am very happy! 

I thought I would give you a peek at the Studio/Guest bedroom, which is about the only room I've decided to work on at the moment. It's the one I've been really uber excited about working on and have been planning for the past couple of months. Admittedly as these things happen, I've changed not only the colour of the wall, it's more salmon pink than coral now. And I've altered the layout of the furniture. All, of course, for the better. I've nearly done all the bits for the IKEA furniture, but I am naturally missing a few bolts, and I forgot to order/miss-ordered a couple of items. However, no hardship as I need to go to a store to get the smaller bits like holders for magazines etc. I do love my storage.

What next?

Well finish off the furniture, and start getting things into their new home so I can start cracking on with my secret squirrel project. 

I'll keep you informed of the progress!