Just a little post to start the year.

Ok. So I have been encouraged to make a start.  New Year 2020 is still VERY new.  Today I went bargain hunting.  I had heard  Craftworld in Belfast is closing down and had a half price sale on.  Its sad when craft and stitching businesses stop trading, but I have to admit to going along to look for some bargains.  I stocked up on Gutermann cotton thread which is my preferred yarn. I have stitched one of Jenny Reynolds lovely designs, but it is not fit to be seen online, as I am making it up as part of a mugrug, and lo and behold my machine is needing a bit of repair, and refuses to co-operate until I get her sorted. I may have to get out my smaller, older model and finish on that.  So, no more stitching grumbles.  The year has begun for many people in much more traumatic circumstances.  I pray for the people of Australia as they cope with catastrophic fires.  I think of other parts of the world dealing with flooding, war, disease.  I give thanks for this little patch of God's green earth where we live.  Yes, there are problems here also. Still I am thankful for my homeland.  I am looking forward to lots of ways to use my skills this year, to help others. So, you are probably tired of all this chat chat chat, I will try to attach a photo to break the monotony.

Maybe not a great selfie, (Im still learning) but a moment of fun on Christmas day 2019 with my lovely grandchildren.