Juggling......But Not Dropping.

 

 

 

I have lots of people who rely on me, you are probably the same. Different people relying on you, for different reasons......you find yourself wearing many different hats.

 

 

 

 

And because so many people rely on me, I have found myself to be juggling lots of different balls. They are all different shapes and sizes, some are very heavy, some of very light, some colourful, some downright ugly......at the moment though, I feel I'm juggling too many.

 

 

 

 

I'm feeling a little out of balance, scared of dropping one.

 

 

 

 

And so, for the time being, because it's so precious to me, I'm going to wrap this little blog of mine, in some soft tissue paper and pop it somewhere very, very safe.

 

I hope when I come back to find it, you will still be here.

 

 

Bye For Now,

 

Ada :) xxx

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Much More Than A Pencil Case......

 

 

A couple of nights ago, I was sat in my leather chair, quietly reading my blogs when I jumped up with glee, did a little song, danced a little jig. Poor Eldest Bea almost died with fright, luckily she had just finished her supper....it could have been messy!

 

I've won, I've won....Jenny's giveaway.....I've won! Eldest Bea showed the mildest of excitement, as only a pre-teen can.

What have you won mum, she asked....A pencil case, I exclaimed, a pencil case....made by the lovely Jenny I cried! The very mild excitement she had on her face, well it left!

 

 

 

Oh, but it was Much More Than A Pencil case, in fact it wasn't a pencil case at all, unless it was a pencil case for a giant! It was much bigger than I was expecting!

 

 

How can someone you've never met, know what would makes you dance? Yes, another little jig around my room as I opened my parcel. This one only witnessed by the cat!

 

 

 

 

Little bit of vintage fabric....

 

 

 

 

Another bit of vintage fabric......

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vintage wallpapers....love these colours!

 

 

 

 

Some snippets of 1950s glamour.....

 

 

 

 

And 1970s pattern!

 

 

 

 

THANK YOU SO MUCH JENNY!

 

 

 

 

It feels like Christmas has arrived early, this will look fab on my lampshade Christmas tree!

 

Lisa over at Bobo Bun also won, aren't we lucky Lisa! If you get chance, check out Jenny's blog, The Custards...you will be in for a treat! If you think I'm bonkers about colour and pattern......

 

 

Thank you everyone for your sewing advice. I think I'll get Clarice serviced, she how she sews afterwards, and maybe look for an evening class next year, boost my confidence! In the meantime a little crochet and hand sewing will suffice!

 

Right, off to find something precious to keep in my new bag!

 

Bye For Now,

 

Ada :) xxx

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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To Sew Or Not To Sew......

 

 

 

That, Dear Readers is the question! It's been many, many months since I sat at my sewing machine.....

 

 

 

 

She really does look lovely, resting there on my little blue formica table, but last time I used her, (and the time before that!) she kept chewing at my fabric.....and like many ladies of a certain age, she has a few tension issues!

 

 

 

 

And so I'm not sure what to do. If I'm honest, I've not particularly missed sewing on my machine. I do need to create, but perhaps I don't need to sew on a machine?

But then again.....I love them there Vintage Sheets, and I love making things with them there Vintage Sheets. So I'm in a mild quandary, not a great big life changing quandary, just a little one. Wondering what to do.

 

 

 

 

Yes, I love them there Vintage Sheets, with their pretty, pretty colours and their happy patterns. And I love to see them dotted around my home, making it colourful and cosy!

 

 

 

But I'm not too keen on machines, on things that can go wrong. In fact I'm not great with any technology, that's if you can call a sewing machine that's 50 years old technical!!!

I feel I've lost my confidence with sewing machines. Even the lovely vintage ones, that are covered with the most beautiful pink Vintage Wallpaper!

 

 

 

I have soooo many beautiful Vintage Sheets, just sat on the shelves, it seems so wrong not to be using them. Perhaps a bit of English paper piercing is in order? I do love those gorgeous quilts I keep seeing, long term projects for sure, but I can just about cope with a needle and thread!

 

Maybe I need a new machine, or go on a confidence boosting sewing course? At the moment the lack of pennies stops this, maybe next year.

 

 

 

Perhaps I'll just stick with the crochet for now.....

 

What about you, do you find machine sewing difficult? How have you got around this?

 

 

I'm sorry I've not visited anyone this week, it has been a really busy week. Mum was very poorly too, so it was an emotionally draining week. I'm glad to report however, she's much better now, in fact I've just been to see her with my sister, and she was great! Awake and alert. There is definitely little bits of mum still in there, it was lovely to have some connection again.

 

Hopefully I will get chance to visit you all over the next couple of days!

 

Bye for now,

 

 

Ada :) xxx

 

 

 

 

Oh.....and I'm starting to think about Christmas!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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And The Winner Is......

 

 

 

Heathlou........Congratulations!

 

Thank you to everyone who entered, over 200 of you! I really must work out how to draw a winner using google, as writing out all those names is too time consuming!! I had entries from my blog, facebook and my Instagram feed!

 

It's been a hectic week here, sorry I've not been around much......I'm hoping next week will be a little calmer!

 

Thank you once again all who entered!

 

Bye for now,

 

Ada :) xxx

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Don't Moan Ada Bea......Be Grateful!

 

 

 

Hello Lovelies,

 

I've found myself in a moaning over the last few days, mostly under the breath kind of moaning. Well that's not altogether true, Mr Bea has had the full force of my moaning.....the girls have too, just on occasion you understand. I hate moaning, it makes me feel sad. It makes Mr Bea sad too, and the girls. Moaning's not good for the soul.

 

 

 

 

And why have I been moaning you may ask, (you might not be the slightest bit interested, that's ok too!). Well it started with the fact we can't get on with our little kitchen revamp until after Christmas, then it moved on to the mould that's growing at a rapid rate around the house! (A combination of damp, not being able to put the heating on as much, and drying the washing indoors!). Then how much the hall and stairs needed decorating, how tight finances are, menopause......you get the picture, moan, moan, moan.......moaning really isn't good for the soul.

 

 

 

 

Then I sat an watched the news. I'd not seen the news for a good few days. I knew there had been a disaster, but it hadn't registered what had happened. Those poor souls in the Philippines. They have lost everything. Their families, their homes, their communities, their livelihoods. They would love a mouldy house. They wouldn't moan over a mouldy house.

 

 

 

 

So I'm not moaning today, if a small moan escapes from my lips I'm going to jump on it and shut it up, very fast. I'm off to get some mould cleaner, I'm going to scrub off the mould. I'm going to concentrate on the good things, be grateful for what I have.

 

 

 

 

Yes, moaning isn't good for the soul. Crochet however is, and when I've finished scrubbing, I'll do a bit of crochet, and catch up with all your blogs.

 

You can donate, help those caught up in the disaster here.

 

 

I've been a bit overwhelmed with all the entries for my Giveaway, and because I can't do technology, it's a name in the hat kinda thing.....taking me ages! But I will get there and I will announce the winner!

 

 

What are you grateful for today?

 

Bye for now,

 

Ada :) xxx

 

 

 

 

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Fun, Food and Fabulous, Fabulous, Friends.......

 

 

 

I feel very lucky to have collected some very, very special friends over the years. An eclectic mix of wonderful women. Women you perhaps wouldn't necessarily put together, but who I call friends, from different walks in life, different backgrounds, different careers, all different, but all special in their own individual way. I include my two wonderful sisters on my list of friends too, I'm lucky I have them.

 

 

 

 

We've supported each other through lots of crisis and dramas over the years, redundancies, relationship difficulties, losing parents, illnesses, being parents and all that life can throw at you.

 

There's been lots of highs too, births and birthdays to celebrate, new relationships, new careers, new homes.....lots and lots of good times.

 

 

 

 

I don't think I've ever needed my friends as much as I've needed them over the last few years. As I've adjusted to the challenges given to me, they've been there, offering support, a shoulder to cry on, an arm to lean on. When I had a particularly nasty MS relapse, one friend held my hand each day as I walked my girls to school, on the days she worked, her mother 'accidentally' just happened to be outside my house as I left for school.

 

Practical friends, loopy friends, hilarious friends......those I can talk yarn and fabric to, and they don't get bored. Those I can talk about Extra Special children too, and they completely understand. Those friends who understand what it's like to watch your mum fade away. Those fabulous friends who have me in thoughts, and know just when to ring.

 

 

 

 

Husbands are fab too, Mr Bea has many good qualities, but there's nothing quite like the company of women, their friendships, their understanding and their humour!

 

 

 

 

Last weekend I was treated to a fabulous night away in a beautiful hotel, with two great friends. Three of us having fun, eating delicious food, (champagne might have entered the equation too, but I won't go into too much detail!) and enjoying each others company.

 

I might never be able to treat friends like this, I would if I could, but I can offer my friendship, my support, a shoulder to cry on, and an arm to lean on.....when needed. I can be there to laugh with, share a creation with, motivate (in other words kick up the derrière!).

 

Thank you my very special friends for a fabulous time.......

 

 

 

 

And then there's You.....my wonderful Virtual Friends, you offer a different type of friendship. It's a friendship I value very much. I cherish your comments and your support of this little blog of mine.

 

I make no apologies for the sentiment in this post, nothing wrong with a bit of honest sentiment!!!!!

 

Hello to those new readers, it's been lovely to hear from you. And don't forget my giveaway ends tonight, I hadn't anticipated how many of you would enter.....think it will take me the weekend to count you all and pick a winner!

 

 

 

 

Hope you all have your own Fabulous Weekend and if you're lucky enough to have a Fabulous Friend, let them know!!!

 

 

Bye for now,

 

Ada :) xxx

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Decision Made.....

 

 

 

I'm HAPPY......keep it simple, crochet together with charcoal grey yarn.

 

 

 

 

Thank you so much for all your advice! You are brilliant as usual!

 

 

 

I wasn't keen on the white or grey.....

 

 

 

 

Yes, this is it, I'm happy!

 

 

Thank you,

 

Ada :) xxx

 

(This is going to take me years........)

 

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