Storage Problems and Stitching news
I have a storage problem, my materials are now taking over the dining room and no matter how neat and tidy I pack everything away it’s taking over the room. This has stemmed from re-decorating and de-cluttering the room, and now its hunt for storage solutions that works with the room. Due to this not much stitching has taken place as the big cardboard box that I housed my curtain material in was sorted out and using my template for the cushions itself I cut out as many cushions as possible. The end result was one basket containing the cushion material and another basket containing the curtain linings to use in making cushion inners. At the moment I am currently looking for a cupboard to store all my stash or a blanket box or if anybody has any other ideas they will be gratefully received.
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I have though, started to make a couple of baby girl cushions and have a few more to make up along with an order from a fellow foster carer to make an 18th birthday cushion for her daughters impending birthday.
Chasing Ferrets
We did have a bit of excitement on Sunday after the heavy rain and gales, Evie our Labrador, especially. To explain fully, our rear garden is split into two, grass one end and concrete the other. Evie tends to stay away from the grassy end by a gate, and Steve heard her getting very excited outside and went to see what the matter was. We discovered two of our neighbours ferrets running around our garden. By the time our neighbour had appeared wearing protective gloves and whilst Steve was ensuring that they did not run into our house, I had managed to grab hold of ‘Precious’ with my bare hands who was then used as bait to catch ‘Sparkles’ whilst Steve.
Panic over, and with one jealous dog who would not leave me alone, peace reigned for 10 minutes before yet again another ferret was seen running around the garden.....this time it was ‘Timothy’ and I had to grab him as he was around my feet whilst I unlocked our back gate for Paul to take from me. We were then hunting for another ferret in both back gardens before Paul finally found her in his shed in the open tumble dryer. Peace did not reign after that as every 5 minutes Evie wanted to go outside to see if there were anymore out there before returning back indoors satisfied that there was no more ferrets running around. Steve very kindly did tell me that I was safe handling the ferrets as they did not go for bad meat, which was typical of him.
Missing person Number 2
After the excitement the other week of missing person No 1, I had missing person No 2....this time it was our 17 year old foster daughter who had caught her bus after college in the next town and fell asleep. She realised her error after waking up once she had passed her stop and was on the other side of town. When asking her where she was she could only tell me she was near a large roundabout, and there are loads of them here. Finally by powers of deduction and asking for other landmarks, such as a name of the road I was able to discover where she was and collect her.
And Finally.....
Today I received some good news on the job front. I had uploaded a CV onto a major site here in England with my profile and got a telephone call today from an agency who are interested in finding me a social work position, so fingers crossed I may soon become a working woman. I will miss my current role as a SAHM even though it can be hectic and extremely busy 90% of the time.
Good luck with the job search and with finding that perfect storage solution. Two baskets isn't too much ;-)
ReplyDeleteThe story about the ferrets was pretty funny.
Thanks Meari, trouble is I have sewing boxes, machine etc all stacked up in one corner, I would prefer it all hidden away when not in use, especially with a 6 year old in the house. Those ferrets, hopefully are now tucked up in their run as they did smell a bit.
DeleteDear Lisa I think you like me need a Mary Poppins bag or even better a Mary Poppins cupboard. Love the stitching
ReplyDeleteThanks Denise, that is such a good idea, it would certainly solve my problem and give me the opportunity to purchase more materials lol.
DeleteCongrats on the hopefully new job. Like the story about the ferrets, they are mischievous and make for good chasing. As to storage problems maybe you could try clear plastic bins, they come in all sizes and you can see what is in them to grab the right one.
ReplyDeleteThanks Emily, those ferrets smelt a bit, I suppose it could have been worse as he has quite a lot of them. Certainly gave Evie some entertainment that day. I will look into the plastic bins as I would like something more tidier.
DeleteI've found when wanting storage that has style, old refurbished chest of drawers work best. I bet Evie had a great nap that day. Good luck with the job!
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DeleteThanks Mab, once the excitement died down she did have a great nap afterwards, had to tell her to be quiet a few times as she was snoring so loudly. I have to admit I have been round most of the second hand shops over here to see if I can find something suitable which would fit in with the room. Hopefully the agency will get back to me soon with a position.
ReplyDeleteSounds like good news on the job front Lisa, fingers crossed it's a successful outcome. The ferret story is quite amusing, good job they weren't in my garden, they'd have no chance with my little Sophie! Can't say I would want them anyway, they stink - and anyone who says they don't is lying! lol
ReplyDeleteThanks Eunice, they did smell although he has now got rid of them as he wants to do his garden up. Could have been worse though.....they could have been skunks lol
DeleteLisa, a cupboard is the way to go and I hope you find one that is both affordable and attractive in your room. You might be able to use a buffet table against the wall, this way it still looks like a dining room but everything is put away? I have a wardrobe with a pole for putting hangers on it and I have just recently hung all of my finishing fabric for cushions on those hangers with clips on them. I like it this way because I can close the wardrobe door and not see it. Good luck on the job front, I hope you get the position you are seeking. I used to fall asleep on the bus on the way home all of the time and would just make my way back home going back the other way. College is tiring. Love your stitching, very pretty! Hugs, Chris G
ReplyDeleteThanks for the suggestion Chris, I went to the auction house yesterday and saw this blanket box that needs tender loving care, so my brother is going to put in a bid for me as I will be able to fit everything in and restore it back to glory.
Deletefingers crossed on the job.
ReplyDeleteI have storage problems as well, so no help for you there :(
Thanks Katrien. Storage does seem to be an issue some of us stitchers I think its the trawling around on the internet sometimes and seeing the great designs that are available.
DeleteYour stitching is very pretty and hope you get a job soon.
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Thanks Marl, in the meantime we have other good news, Steve has been given sessional work with a local authority to compile life story books for children who are being looked after and being adopted, so its a double bubble.
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