I'm baaack!

Gosh, that was a longer break than I intended to take! Sorry for the unplanned hiatus, but I'm returning to the stitching world now and I'm so excited about it :)

I meant to post about Europe shortly after returning, but it became one of those things you only remember last thing at night, or when you can't get to a computer. I shall put up a post tomorrow with a few pictures from my adventures. I had the most wonderful, amazing, incredible trip and it's given me a thirst for more travelling.

Also this week, I'll be sure to post about my stitching progress. Even though I've taken an extended break from the blog, I've still been putting needle to thread most days. Pictures will be up this week.

I really needed to relax with my stitching lately, as I've had to make a few adult choices. My third and final year at University starts in a fortnight, and to give myself the best chance at getting top grades, I decided to leave my job at Cath Kidston. It was a hard choice, because it is a wonderful company to work for and I've made great friends. But I came to Winchester in the first place to achieve a decent degree, so I need to put my heart and soul into that this year. Of course, it will mean I shall have to stick to my student budget so I can last the year! I'm sure that will be no problem :)

I love that during my absence, my blog came to find me! Thank you so much to Elisa over at Old Ragged Threads for sending me a birthday parcel :) I've been very good and tucked it away until the big day, although I'm itching to open it :P I turn 21 this year, how mad is that?

Thank you all for not abandoning me. I've been running The Stitching Lion for so many years now, and I don't plan on giving it up any time soon :) I cannot wait to see what you've all been up to this summer, I'm going to get started on my blog reader right this minute.

Best wishes,

 

A Blogging Break

Wasn't the royal wedding beautiful? I loved every minute of it, from the moment she stepped out of the car, I was transfixed. She of course looked absolutely stunning in her dress, it was a little simpler than I had imagined I will admit, but she still looked like a true princess. My favourite part was when the couple drove away in the blue Aston Martin! What a sweet thing to do.
I stitched all through the royal wedding, but the key parts had my full attention naturally. I've made some definite progress on Nature's Beauty . . .



There's still a little way to go yet but I can just see a finish in sight. I'm hoping to get this one framed as soon as its done.

I'm afraid I have to take a blogging break now. I have only got three weeks left at school and then I've got to get through possibly the most important exams I'll ever do. I so so SO want to get into Uni this year, so I of course have to give it all I've got in these exams. I might pop back in occasionally to do some blog reading from time to time and I will still be stitching. I use it to wind down after hours of revising! I'm sure you all understand that this is a point in my life where I really need to focus, knuckle down and concentrate fully on getting good grades. I'll be back more regularly in June, where I'll have all the time in the world to see what you've all been up to, blog about what I've been stitching and more stitching time of course.
Take care and best wishes to all of you. Cross a stitch for me!