I’m partying this weekend... at the Grow Your Blog party,
hosted by the generous and lovely Vicki from 2 Bags Full. Welcome to all the new visitors!
This post is designed to introduce me to everyone joining in
the party, so without further ado...I’m Chrissie, lover of crochet, embroidery,
sewing and baking. I’m happiest when I’m creating something that offers comfort
and love to family and friends, whether it’s a crochet scarf or a batch of
cookies.
I live between the North and South Downs in southern
England, with my Darling Husband and two daughters, Bunny, age 10, and Little
Flower, age 4.
I tend to overlap projects – as I’m working on one...
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| A sewing machine cover in the making |
an interesting new project will catch my eye, and I’ll just
see if I can get that one started, too! So many works in progress...
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| Today's distraction, destined to cover a hallway bench |
Hence my slogan: Life is one big WIP!
Friends make life more fun, offering support and
inspiration, so I set up two craft-a-long projects to join blog friends
together. The first is the Bloomin’Crochet-a-Long,
which I created with my bloggy friend Marianne to keep me going with a large Hexagon Flower
Blanket.
I also host Stitching Sundays
where we share projects, tutorials, tips and ideas involving
needle and thread.
Thank you for visiting – feel free to browse the archive button on the side or click an interesting
label in the “Looking for Something?” section!
A big hug and thank you to Vicki for organising the party – now I'm off to visit some new blogs!
Happy weekend!
Chrissie x
Hi Chrissie - yeah, I know, I'm not a newbie, but just wanted to say what a lovely post, you have introduced yourself so beautifully, and "Happy browsing of new blogs" - and have a great weekend! Love, Joy xo
ReplyDeletethis is a great idea...I'm sorry I left it too late to join in
ReplyDeleteOh Chrissie, thanks for the tip off I was just a bit late but I will go over and see who is blogging and maybe find some more inspiration. You forgot to say you are a very considerate and supportive blog friend - there I said it for you. Jo x
ReplyDeleteI hope that you have lots of fun with growing your blog Chrissie!! xx
ReplyDeleteHave fun, I read the closing date wrong so was unable to join, but I'll still be able to see how you get on.
ReplyDeleteHave a good weekend
Sally xxx
That hallway bench cover is beautiful! I can't wait to see it finished! I am heading over to find some new blogs to read now!
ReplyDeleteHi Chrissie - I found out about this too late! Have lots of fun!
ReplyDeleteClearly completely oblivious to most things happening in blogland right now. Lovely post my dear!!! Loving the new project xxx
ReplyDeleteI love your blog Chrissie, as you know. I am not joining the party but I wish you are wonderful time.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Meredith
This is a great little blog post :) blog parties sound fun! :)
ReplyDeleteHello lovely Chrissie, just missed the grow your own blog as I was away so feeling a little deflated but never mind. Have always loved your blog Chrissie, you are such a kind and talented lady so visiting you is always a delight. Have a fabulous weekend, sending you big hugs and cuddles
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Hi, Chrissie! Welcome to the big beautiful Grow Your Blog Hop! I volunteered to help Vicki as a GYB party volunteer. Vicki will stop by sometime I am sure, but with over 500 blogs participating it will take her time to visit everyone so she asked for volunteers to help today. I offered to help. I am so happy I did because I have found your blog. You make beautiful things. Life is a WIP. Now that I have found you I will be back. Thanks for sharing ... :) Pat @ Life in the Scrapatch
ReplyDeleteHi Chrissie,
ReplyDeleteI'm visiting from the Grow Your Blog party. It is so nice to meet you. You are very talented! I plan to look around a bit more and then be on my way to visit the others. I do hope you will stop by for a visit and enter my giveaway. Have a wonderful weekend! Hugs – Donna
Hi Chrissie,
ReplyDeleteI'm new to your blog. It's the love for crochet and other crafty things that brought me here. It looks like I'm going to find lots of interesting projects on your blog.
I crochet and quilt and am now a new follower
ReplyDeleteHi Chrissie,
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog at the GYB party!
I love to crochet, too. But I am NOT close to being as good as you are!
Maybe you can teach me a few things ;-)
diane @ thoughts and shots
Hi Chrissie,
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to know you and your blog! I come from Vocky's party ... it's great to know people so far away from me - I live in the north of Italy - and discover many wonderful worlds, and often with very similar interests. I love crochet but I must learn!!
Bogomilla
Hi Chrissie, It was lovely to see a collection of your crafts and learn a bit about you. You really are multi-talented. I love the bit of the country where you live, but thought you might like to see my post about a bad day on the South Downs http://ginxcraft.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/dream-and-reality.html Is it OK if I link my house up to your Stitching Sunday link? Although it is knitting I thought it might be OK as it has so much embroidery. Ginny
ReplyDeletePlease do link up! I love that knitted piece with embroidery! :-) Cx
DeleteChrissie, you a lady after my own heart, so many wips!!! I hope that you had a lovely weekend. Sarah xo
ReplyDeleteA lovely post...and grow your blog is such a good idea! Hope you enjoyed the party!
ReplyDeleteMarianne x
Hi Chrissie, what a lovely lane to take a walk on. New Follower. I am having fun finding new bloggers to follow...love sewing and quilting. Greetings from Oklahoma, USA. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com
ReplyDeleteA lovely post. I only found out about the party today and Im too late boohoo enjoy the party.
ReplyDeleteHi Chrissie, nice to meet you and thank you for your visit to my blog.
ReplyDeleteI love the patchwork covered bench
Hi Chrissie! thank you for your visit! I love embroidery and craft! I love so much machine hand embroidery!!!
ReplyDeleteNew follower!
Bogomilla
Everything you made looks so great- beautiful crafting!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work, and a beautiful home. Really glad I stopped by from GYB, Vicky
ReplyDeleteWe're in agreement, life IS one big work in progress! The work of your hands is lovely and the photo walking down the drive is beautiful. Visiting via Vicki's GYB party and enjoyed your post.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad I visited your blog a few days after the party. It was really cool to see the projects you were working on here all finished. Love the blue and white bench, so soft and just perfect. And who doesn't like Green Eggs and Ham? It has been lovely meeting you.
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Caroline
Hello. What a great blog. Glad I found it through GYB party. You make such lovely things. I may be here fot some time ........... :)
ReplyDeleteSo glad to have found your blog through GYB... your creations are very nice..
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Moxie Craftie
Hello , my name is Dawn your my one stop on the blog party, Hope that I soon will be friends with all of you cyber neighbors. I just say that 600 plus bloggers that sign up to the Party and I don’t have a lot of blog time in for I just started blogging when I joined the blog party it was my New Year resolution. Reading my 330 blog and more to go. but I like all things creative n thrifty. Whew a lot of good read and great giveaways. Can't wait to see more of your great projects in the making. My site http://overboardcreations.blogspot.com/and contact info is ovr_brd@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteGreetings from St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. Very nice to meet you. Your work is lovely.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your delightful blog. It was so much fun visiting.
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