Thursday, 22 January 2015

Live Simply

Time for a change I think with something easier on the eye.

 'Live simply' is often a quote or phrase I see on my favourite blogs, I think this is one of the things that draws me to them. (sweeping statement alert) I think people who make things truly believe that they are using their time in a way that means they are living their life simply.

 When I saw this stitching kit on the Minerva website I knew I wanted one for our hideaway cabin. When we are there it feels like the essence of living simply. Also, I knew you guys would love it too. So this is my Minerva make for January.

There were brilliant instructions and all the thread was already sorted onto a card. I used chain stitch, daisy stitch, french knots, stem stitch and back stitch all shown in picture tutorials in the instructions.


A most enjoyable winter project.



Thanks Minerva. Live Simply. Jo xxx
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14 comments:

  1. Unknown22 January 2015 at 19:11

    It is beautiful Jo. Great job!

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  2. the linen cloud22 January 2015 at 19:54

    Gorgeous Jo! I love it. Bee xx

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  3. My Garden Diaries22 January 2015 at 20:22

    Rock on! Love this!! Man do I want to make one....and yep....I'm with you on living simply. Beautiful job on this Jo! Nicole xo

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  4. mamasmercantile22 January 2015 at 21:06

    It is lovely and perfect for your little hideaway.

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  5. susan23 January 2015 at 02:16

    This is going to look just beautiful in your hideaway. There really is beauty in simplicity, isn't there?

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  6. Unknown23 January 2015 at 02:59

    It's beautiful! And the "Live Simply" just suits the flower so well!

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  7. Jo@awholeplotoflove23 January 2015 at 08:10

    It's a lovely make.

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  8. Amy at love made my home23 January 2015 at 08:28

    Beautiful!!! I love the design and your stitching!! It will be a beautiful addition to the cabin! xx

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  9. RhymesWithCakes23 January 2015 at 11:41

    Love it, the colours are divine x

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  10. Anonymous23 January 2015 at 14:03

    What a lovely project! I never even considered doing embroidery for my Minerva makes :)

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  11. Lazy Days & Sundays23 January 2015 at 15:46

    Lovely picture Jo and I think it just about says it all doesn't it.

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  12. Gillian Roe23 January 2015 at 18:41

    It's really, really nice. What I love about kits is that someone else has made all the decisions first - worked out the colours and threads, designed it, measured it - and we just get the pleasure of sewing it. x

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  13. Meredith23 January 2015 at 23:56

    It is really lovely and you did a great job.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  14. Nicole24 January 2015 at 21:28

    It's lovely and a good motto to live by. I want to get into stitching but I've never made a start! x

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