1 July 2012

A Momentous June

Hello there
I hope your week has been going well..... Thanks so much to all of you who sent me such lovely blogiversary wishes - I really enjoyed hearing from each one, so many thanks again... If you haven't already entered for the June giveaway, please do by clicking here ....
As I sit here in front of the fire (YES, THE FIRE IS LIT....its the end of June & its so cold we have a lovely fire crackling in the hearth....) But anyway, I was thinking how momentous this June has been for our country with the Queen's Jubilee. But for me, it was also a momentous month for family & friendships.... 
Here are some of the highlights:
The FAT QUARTERLY RETREAT in London was wonderful - a fantastic weekend to meet & laugh with bloggy friends ...& maybe get a wee bit of stitching done too!
I managed (just at the very last minute) get this backpack finished with some wonderful Summersville fabrics
The Olympic Torch arrived in town & my two lovely boys (& the rowing coach) were there to help receive it!!
My wonderful daughter finished her school years....
It seems that only a wee while ago she had her first day in a tiny school house in Scotland
How the years have flown by!!
Fathers Day included some more stitching
McGinty became a model (at the request of a local photographer I might add!!)
And in between all this & the exam (GCSE & A level) trials & tribulations & trying to avoid the rain, I made this sunshine tote for someone in our do. Good Stitches Circle
So a few stitchy things done & some still to do... Here's (some of) my plans for July
You might notice a lot of hand sewing over the next couple of weeks!! I'm wondering what you all will be up to.... Well, no matter what your plans are for July I wish you all a great month, filled with lots of stitchy creativity & birdsong!
Take care
Karen


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13 comments :

  1. robin1 July 2012 at 01:48

    Lovely family. :) What breed of dog is McGinty? I love the bag.

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  2. Leanne1 July 2012 at 03:08

    You June sounds lovely, June seems to always be consumed by the kids and your group look great.

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  3. Charlotte1 July 2012 at 06:51

    what an eventful month! Congratulations on surviving exam season. I hope the weather improves (it's pretty awful down here in London too!)

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  4. Jessica1 July 2012 at 08:49

    Oooh - do I spy mini hexagons? Love your round up of your year - especially your beautiful Summerville bag

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  5. Di1 July 2012 at 08:52

    June brought a lot of 'dos' and 'makes'. Thank goodness exam season is over. Now it is university open days....*groan*. Di x

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  6. cheeky monkey1 July 2012 at 08:56

    Fire? It is summer. Ok, here it is cold too but with a little sunshine we can leave the fire and go under beautiful quilts *gg*

    the pics are so gorgeous! It was a brilliant month for you and your family!

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  7. Katy Cameron1 July 2012 at 09:38

    Great month, I particularly love the fact that McGinty became a model, obviously the main achievement of the month :oD

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  8. Mrs Flying Blind...1 July 2012 at 11:26

    That was a momentous month for you for sure!

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  9. Carrie P.1 July 2012 at 21:21

    Glad to see June was a good month for you and wishing the same for July.

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  10. Nicky2 July 2012 at 10:53

    Great month for your family! Love you plan for July!

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  11. Jessica2 July 2012 at 21:48

    Oooh - you could try this tutorial for those lovely mini hexagons...


    http://wheretheorchidsgrow.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/flex-frame-pouch-tutorial.html

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  12. Archie The Wonder Dog4 July 2012 at 13:04

    What a great month! I particularly love the photo of McGinty!!!

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  13. Cindy8 July 2012 at 16:26

    Awesome, awesome bag! What a lucky bee buddy!

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