Like cookie dough

Well, the Willow pattern cross-stitch is finally done, pending a gentle wash and press. Very pleased with it, despite a few mistakes. Getting that border to join up wasn't easy, in hindsight perhaps I should have stitched that first?! I defy anyone to keep track of something like that though! To be fair, it is labelled as "Adult: advanced". First time I've ever done half stitches. No knots in this at all, apart from the french ones. Ironically, I think I already have a suitable frame for this, after I managed to sew this tapestry without using a frame and it has a permanent bias to it. Lesson learned for future reference - always use a frame or hoop, don't just wing it! 

So I have already started another one, Watercolour tree, which is probably harder, being abstract. Does anyone else do this - stitch to the edge of the frame and not want to break the thread? I am finding it quite addictive. This is the progress since I started on Monday. It's so nice to be using something other than blue or white, too!  It's really quite addictive, this cross-stitch. Who'd have thunk it?

Well, Spring seems to be struggling this year. It's very windy and wet, it's pretty much finished off the tulips, except for a few in sheltered positions. On Wednesday, after a very pleasant walk at lunchtime, we got home just in time to miss a sudden clap of thunder and a downpour. Last night it was blowing a gale, so glad we tied the greenhouse to the fence, at least it's still there. Our previous greenhouse got blown over twice and got broken. Went for my first indoor meal in over four months last night - we got wet getting there, too. But it was worth it for the veggie burger, the fruity cider and the sticky toffee pudding!

Current mood: cold