Ann Medd - Day 13 Progress

Ann Medd - Day 13

Ann M is growing and I am throughly enjoying sewing every stitch. Ray who always takes a keen interest is particularly taken with her so I have decided that for now that I will continue with Ann M and leave Ann Dale for the moment.

Ann Medd - Day 13

I substituted the little deer with a crown which I felt balanced better with the other side.

Ann Medd - Day 13

I really like the individual colours and the way that Ann M combined her colours.

I have had a quick look on Ancestry.co.uk and I think that Ann came from Yorkshire, if anyone knows any information about Ann I would be very grateful if you would contact me.

I went to the craft section of the WI today and had a lovely fish and chip lunch with the other ladies after class.

I sat next to an elderly lady who had been a PA to someone very high up in Pinewood Studios during their heyday. I could have sat all day listening to her reminisce about the Sean Connery Bond movies and the Carry On films being made.

She was fascinating and although she never married her life was action packed. As a young lady she traveled  by herself to America and then by train to Toronto and worked her way around Canada which was very daring in those days.

Multiplication Sampler - Historical Sampler Company

Whilst I had my camera out today I thought that I would photograph another piece that I have worked.

I have been asked to show where I hung ATS so here she is in my hallway. You can see Dutch Beauty as well. You can get a sense of her size.

It is a cold but clear day and the birds have been busy at the feeders.

Photographed by seasidecottagescornwall.co.uk in the Cornish seaside garden of the luxury holiday cottage By The Seashore at Trewoon, Poldhu Cove, Mullion, Lizard

We have a small pond by the feeders (Poppy and Blue like to drink from here too) and the birds use it.

Photographed by seasidecottagescornwall.co.uk in the Cornish seaside garden of the luxury holiday cottage By The Seashore at Trewoon, Poldhu Cove, Mullion, Lizard

This male chaffinch is a cheeky little chap and wasn't bothered by me at all.

Photographed by seasidecottagescornwall.co.uk in the Cornish seaside garden of the luxury holiday cottage By The Seashore at Trewoon, Poldhu Cove, Mullion, Lizard

This little one was perched on top of the tree for ages and seemed to be dozing off at one point.

Photographed by seasidecottagescornwall.co.uk in the Cornish seaside garden of the luxury holiday cottage By The Seashore at Trewoon, Poldhu Cove, Mullion, Lizard

I just love the expression on his face.

Photographed by seasidecottagescornwall.co.uk in the Cornish seaside garden of the luxury holiday cottage By The Seashore at Trewoon, Poldhu Cove, Mullion, Lizard

The blackbird was busy searching out food underneath the fallen leaves.

Photographed by seasidecottagescornwall.co.uk in the Cornish seaside garden of the luxury holiday cottage By The Seashore at Trewoon, Poldhu Cove, Mullion, Lizard

Competition was fierce for pole position at the feeders.

Photographed by seasidecottagescornwall.co.uk in the Cornish seaside garden of the luxury holiday cottage By The Seashore at Trewoon, Poldhu Cove, Mullion, Lizard

I have a million and one things to do and unless the fairies are coming to help I had better get started.


Warm Wishes from Stitching By A Cornish Sea Shore Nicola xxx

Seasons Greetings

Red Heart Sampler by HSC - done over one

I hope you all have a blessed and joyous Christmas,  may it be filled with love, laughter, and a bit of festive cheer.  

Christmas 2007
Cassie, Chris (my son), Blue, Poppy & Millie

Christmas is a time to celebrate but for me it is also a time that I like to remember Christmases past so I thought that I would post a photograph from Christmas 2007. My darling Millie is no longer with us but still very much in our hearts.

What a busy day Christmas Eve is for us at Trewoon. It is my husband's birthday, 64 today, and our wedding anniversary. We can never remember exactly how many years we have been married but it is 20 something. I know that it may seem bizarre but the number of years have never been important to us, life began when we met. We lived together for a few years first then had a very low key wedding in  the Snowflake Inn in Stowe, Vermont on a skiing holiday.

Snowflake Inn, Stowe, Vermont

We have had lots of visitors today but we did manage to go for a long walk with Blue and Poppy.

Windy Ridge Farm, Predannack, Lizard
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We drove to the small National Trust hamlet at Predannack and then had a very wet and muddy walk, first inland to the downs and then to the headland at Predannack and back via the coast path.

Dexter Cows Predannack Lizard
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The hardy, little Dexter cows were very interested in us when we walked past and they trotted over to see us.

Predannack Lizard
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Everywhere is very wet due to the rainfall that we have had.

Predannack Lizard
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Predannack Lizard
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Predannack Lizard
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The downs at Predannack is so beautiful and you hardly ever see someone else. The whole area is covered in Chamomile.

Chamomile at Predannanck Lizard
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The scent from the Chamomile as you walk on it is wonderful.

Unfortunately we were caught in a horrendous storm. The hailstones (boulder sized) came down horizontally in the wind. The stormed passed after ten minutes or so and we were drenched.

It was worth it though for scenery like this.

Cliffs at Predannack Lizard
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Cliffs at Predannack Lizard
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Cliffs at Predannack Lizard
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Waves Predannack Lizard
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Cliffs at Predannack Lizard
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Predannack Lizard
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After a bit of "rock climbing" over the styles we were back in the car park and straight home to peel off our wet clothes and a hot shower to warm up.

We are now off to visit family and I will be away from my blog for a few days.

Everyone from Trewoon - Nicola, Ray, Poppy and Blue wish you all a very happy New Year, may it bring you gifts of joy, health and happiness and lots of stitching time.

Stitching By A Cornish Sea Shore Nicola xxx

From My Hands To Your Heart

Earlier this year I made a quilt as a wedding gift for my son and his fiance. They are getting married next year.

Quilt Front

From My Hands To Your Heart

Pink Ticking Back

Appliqued Flowers on the back

Appliqued Flower on the back with the message
From My Hands To Your Heart

The quilting and the applique flower centres on the front of the quilt took ages to do but I was pleased with the results.  The quilt was a custom die cut kit from Karen at The Running Chicken . I just bought some extra fabric for the applique work. The kit was perfectly cut with excellent assembly instructions.

Karen offers the most beautiful long arm quilting service.

Karen has a Blog Hop Giveaway at the moment. There are two gorgeous Moda Charm Packs to be won. Check out her blog and her web site.

The weather is horrible today. High winds, driving rain and black clouds. No walks today unless the weather improves.

I have a web cam at Trewoon and for the last eighteen months I have kept a daily archive of life at Poldhu Cove. When we get the new super fast internet I will be putting the whole archive on the web. At the moment our upload speeds are not good enough.

Here is a video of an October day condensed down to 1.40 minutes. It starts and finishes in the dark so give it a few seconds to get going.

The web cam is in the window of one of our bedrooms. Did you spot the reflection of one of my cross stitches.




Diamond Sampler - Historical Sampler Company


Strictly Come Dancing was so good last night. Can't wait for the results tonight. I think that Jason, Chelsea and Harry will get through although Holly's Argentine Tango was awesome. So nice to see a celebrity that has some curves.


Warm Wishes from Stitching By A Cornish Sea Shore Nicola xxx