An update on the bus + Eurovision Songcontest

A long time since the last update, to long, I know :S This days I'm enjoying cross stitching and some of the warmest tempratures in Europe, around 30 degrees celcius now in May. I never thought that I would, but despite the challenges of doing such a big picture I'm enjoying it to the fullest. It's so much fun, and ofcourse specially since I have an uncel in London, I've been there around 30 times and you don't find those really old orginal Hop on/hop off-busses in London anymore. I was one of the few lucky ones who could enjoy a ride with on off those busses, before it enden up as scrapmethal. See the progress belove.

Tonight, all over Europe you enjoy the finals in the yearly contest Eurovision Songcontest. For you americans, it's bigger than Superbowl! We (Norway) sent Tooji to represent us. A really nice, down to earth type of guy who is a really good singer. If you want to read more about the contest, go to http://www.eurovision.tv/page/baku-2012 . When I'm writing this, the scores are still coming in, so at this point nobody knows who is going to win still.

Regards Linda

London is coming along...

I have started on a picture with the London-bus in the forground (in colors) and the Big Ben in the background (in grey/white/black). Check out the picture from the post on the 27th of April to see how it is supposed to look like finished.

And this is how it looks like right now;

Today, for those who have'nt noticed that already, is the Norwegian Constitution Day/Norwegian national day. It is celebrated every year, all over the world, wherever there is a norwegian :o) The norwegian way to celebrate is with children where other countries place soldiers, with musical instruments where other countries have weapons. It is celebrated with ice cream, hotdogs, flags, national costumes and laughter. It is a fun day which you spend with family and friends. I just love, and it put a smile on my face just to think about the day; 17th of May :o)

Check out this link, containing pictures from the celebration both in Norway and abroad;

http://www.dagbladet.no/2012/05/17/nyheter/nasjonaldagen/17_mai/utenriks/innenriks/21635435/

More pictures from around the world;

http://www.aftenposten.no/nyheter/iriks/Se-bildene-fra-17-mai-feiringen-verden-over-6830922.html

Regards Linda

Another blog

If you are getting sick and tired of my stitchingblog ;o) , then check out my friends blog;

http://www.iphixa.com/

She is Dutch, but moved to Norway about 5 years ago, and this is her blog :o)

Regards Linda

Selling a digital clockstand with an cross stitched picture

I'm finished with my latest cross stitch-project, a digital clockstand with a cross stitched-picture. It also shows temprature in either Celcius or Farenheit.

The aida was quite small so I was looking forward to see the end result. But I am really pleased with it. Interested in buying it? Check out my online-shop. When I start my next project I'm going to tape the ends to keep them from going apart while I'm stitching. It is a tip I picked up from one of the great British Cross stitch-mags. I'm using a tape with less glue then normal, to keep it from staining the fabric.

This evening I'm going to relax, drink loads of Blackurrant-tea and watch tv.

Regards Linda

Four seasons in one day

Yes, we actually had that in most of south-east Norway today. Started with the winter, went to bed the evening before knowing it was all green outside and woke up with so much snow they had to plow the roads. Then the spring came with a litle rainshower, and just a few hours later you could sit outside in the warm sun with just a t-shirt and a pair of pants on sunbathing. In the evening we were back to the fall/autumn. Hopefully we only have the warmt and colors of the spring, like it should be, tomorrow.

Here is the progress on my wip (work in progress). It is the pic for the digital clock (see earlier post).

And yesterday both the cross stitch kit I ordered from USA and the one I ordered from England was delivered to my mailbox. I was so happy.

Regards Linda

My birthday and some new projects

Hurray for me!! Celebrated my birthday yesterday with friends and family at the beautiful restaurant Chi at Lillestrøm in Norway. The food was great and the company even better. Since I let them now I did'nt want any gifts, my sister had found som old cross stitch project in her closet, projects that she never started and then she lost interest.

So I got some fab kits, take a look;

(to see a bigger picture just press it).

I also bought World of Cross Stitching issue 190 yesterday, and together with the magazine there was this great free card kit. Take a look



I have been stitching a litle bit since last update so here is the progress on my ongoing project, a picture for an digital clock.

Today, on this sunny beautiful day Norway lost it's biggest talent within swimming on olympic level, Alexander Dale Oen. He was 26 years young. RIP. So in his honor, please enjoy your day!

Regards Linda

And then it was fixed

Contacted Brother through Facebook. They gave me a tip I tried out, and it worked. So sewingmachine fixed and the tablecloth has gotten it seams.

Took a look around Etsy.com and found loads of great cross stitch kits. Found this kit which when it's finished can be a great gift to buy for a couple getting married, or maybe a for someone celebrating a wedding-anniversary. Check it out (picture from Etsy.com showing how it turns out finished).

On top of that, the sun has come out, after weeks and weeks of rain and snow. This weekend is good.

Regards Linda