Thursday 7 February 2008

Blah!

Poor Abi has been down this week with the sickness bug that's doing the rounds again. She hasn't actually been sick but been feeling it and looked so pale and awful. She's had three days off school but was feeling well enough to go back today. Tuesday after tea I felt awful and thought I was going to pass out so I don't know if I've picked up the bug or what but let's just say I am sick and tired of feeling ill and I'm so fed-up with everything. I feel as though I get no support in anything anymore and just get taken for granted. I won't say anymore as my blog will get boring ( or is it already?) so I'm zipping it as I don't want to lose my readers.

So I only have an update on Queen this week as I didn't stitch on Sea Stars at all so I reckon Karen will have got more done now:) I didn't get that much done on Queen as the cashmere stitch row seemed to take ages to finish but I had to get a bunny done at least:) Isn't he/ she a cutie!

I have finished stitching Kyrie's PIF gift but still have to make it up so I hope to get that done soon. I'm not sure how it's going to turn out as I missed some backstitch off and didn't realise until it was too late when I'd pulled fabric threads. Ever get the feeling you really shouldn't be allowed near fabric and threads?!!! I've also got half a page of Chris' RR done. The fabric she chose is lovely to stitch on and I really enjoyed the bit I got done. I may sit and stitch more on it this afternoon.

I have the February JA/S&S SAL challenge to start yet but at least I have an idea of what fabric and thread I'm going to use providing the fabric is a bit enough piece. We are doing Dragonfly Stitches Valentine Heart this time and it's really pretty so I really want to stitch it. Reveal day is 22nd Feb this time ( I think!).

I'm hoping my first Blackbird Designs Loose Feathers chart and fabby ( yes Helen I am still on the chart wagon!) will arrive this week. As far as I know Drema despatched them last week as some of the girls on the Blackbird Designs Yahoo group have got theirs. I'm hoping to take part in the SAL there starting 15th Feb but I don't think my threads will arrive in time as I ordered them in JJ's superbowl sale and haven't heard anything yet. I know they get really busy at sale times though so I will just have to wait:)

I'm going to catch up on blogs for an hour or so then I suppose I better do some housework! Hope everyone is having a good week! {{{{hugs}}}}

30 comments:

Stitchabilities said...

I hope you feel better soon,it is bad enough feeling crappy but you are expected to carry on as normal at the same time,especially when you have kids((hugs))
Queen is looking great!!

Hazel said...

Oh poor you Sally. Hope you feel better soon. Queen looks fab. xx

Karen said...

Sorry you are not feeling well, I did do some SS but with doing 3 nights at work lol it was a case of staying awake while stitching
The Queen is looking great

Sue said...

Queen of the Needle is looking so beautiful. I'm hope you're not coming down with bug that Abi had. Keep well ;)

Vonna Pfeiffer said...

Oh it's looking so good! Feel better soon!

Anonymous said...

Queen of the Needle is looking wonderful! The colours are so pretty :)

I'm hoping to get my LF from Drema soon - maybe tomorrow? Fingers crossed!

I hope you feel better soon!

Stitchingranny said...

I am slightly ahead of you Sally (both bunnies/hares done) but dont worry you will have two weeks of stitching while Im not here so by the time I get back you will be nearly done.

Hope you are feeling better soon.

Mindi said...

I hope you start feeling better soon!

Karan said...

(((((Hugs))))) Sally - hope you're feeling better soon. Don't think the iffy weather helps much either.
QOTN is gorgeous, I do love this one.

Julie said...

QOTN looks wonderful, the bunny is so cute.

Mums are not allowed to be sick, it's in the contract you know!!! thats what i got told here ....

Hope you are feeling better sooon
{{hugs}}

jane said...

Hope you feel better soon Sally, take good care of yourself. QOTN is looking great, love that bunny!

Michele said...

(((((((((sally)))))))))) warm hugs hun .. hope everything starts looker brighter soon :)

Mylene said...

Big hugs, Sally. Hope you feel better very soon. Take care.

Michelle said...

Sorry you're not feeling well~your Just Nan is just beautiful! I got my Blackbird design this week..you will love it!

Michelle

TeresaB said...

Sally, so sorry you're not feeling well. I totally understand being tired of feeling bad and not getting any help when you do feel bad. Hopefully you'll feel better soon. If not, your package from the lovely Drema might make you feel at least a little better, new stash always seems to help my mood!

Queen is looking lovely. It's really coming along so nicely. Just love the bunny on this one.(Ok I love all bunnies, but he looks so adorable there.)

Sachiko said...

Queen of the Needle is looking so beautiful!!
You are very busy~~Many SAL starting!
I interesting Black bird SAL.Very cute design!!

Solstitches said...

Feel better soon Sally. My daughter emailed to tell me all four of them were down with something called Novovirus. It sounds horrid.
Your Just Nan is looking lovelier than ever. The bunny is so cute.
I'm so tempted to sign up fot the Loose Feather Club this year as well. Wonder how long it'll be before I cave.

Stitcher said...

Loving your progress on Queen.

Hugs

Nicola said...

Sally, I do hope you are starting to feel better now. QotN is coming along beautifully.

tintocktap said...

Hope you're feeling better soon, Sally.

Samantha said...

Sorry to hear you and Abi have been poorly this week. There certainly are lots of bugs doing the rounds at the mo! QOTN looks beautiful - I love that bunny :o)

Christine said...

I hope you and Abi are feeling better.

Your Queen is coming along beautifuly! Your a fantastic stitcher Sally. After I saw yours I had to order the pattern :-)

I'm looking forward to seeing your upcoming projects.

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Sandra said...

Loving Queen of the Needle Sally, and yes the rabbit is really cute! Hope you're feeling better soon. Take care x

Paula said...

Hi Sally how are you feeling now? Hope you're ok...(((((((hugs))))))
So...how's Gaurdian coming along? Did you get much of him stiched?
Can't wait to see a pic....
((((((((((hugs)))))))) you know where I am if you need to rant...

Dani - tkdchick said...

your wip is looking lovely

Dawn T. said...

Queen looks great!

((HUGS))

stitcherw said...

Both Spring Morning and Queen are looking so pretty. I love the colors in both of them. Sorry to hear that Abi has been feeling ill, and then you seem to have caught it as well. I hope your household is all feeling better soon. Also sounds like in general things might be a bit rough right now, so {{hugs}}
Sue

Michele B. said...

Sally, whenever you are feeling unappreciated just remember that those of us whose blogs you write such lovely comments on appreciate you a lot! You are such a nice person and deserve the very best. Your Queen is looking fabulous - I can't wait to see it finished and framed.

Michelle said...

Love that bunny! I just got my new Loose Feathers and the fabric/threads. It's such a pretty one!