Stitchery of the Month Club

I have joined another "...of the month club" this one being a Stitchery of the Month. 

It doesn't start until June so I have plenty of time to finish the pincushions first. When I saw who was contributing to this one I couldn't help myself but join in. Each month, for nine months I will receive an 'exclusive preview' stitchery-based project kit from one of Australias top designers:

• Cinderberry Stitches
• Gail Pan Designs
• Leanne’s House
• Lynette Anderson Designs
• Melly & Me• Natalie Ross in Stitches
• Red Brolly
• Rosalie Quinlan Designs 
• The Janelle Wind Collection

Doesn't reading those names just make you want to join in as well? If you want to join me just click on the link on my side bar and it will take you to Under the Mulberry Tree . com who is running this club.

I have a busy weekend ahead as it is my Grandma's 90th birthday on Sunday. We are giving her an afternoon tea on Saturday with her whole family and some of her friends. It will be great to catch up with some of my family that I haven't seen for quite a while. Especially my brother and sister-in-law from Melbourne who are staying until Tuesday.

Will be back next week.

Blog Visits

My foot is feeling a lot better, thank you to those who have commented. It is now fine to walk on but is still quite swollen. I bought some nice new shoes & boots but unfortunately can't wear them yet due to my ankle being too fat. 

I haven't been up to much this week apart from the continued hexagon blanket that is continuing to grow slowly and I am still really enjoying it. 

I have also had fun finding and visiting some new blogs lately. I have met Bloom, Clare's Craftroom, Pepperberry & Co and Threads of Friendship and I am sure that you will enjoy visiting them as well. You may also note that I have placed a count down on my side bar and that there are only 9 days until my 1st Blogaversary. I am planning a give away to mark the occasion so don't forget to come back and see what I have in store. You also would have noticed that I have changed my header. I was able to make it on this fantastic site which I have had a lot of fun visiting. 

Well I will be back later in the week.

8o)

Exercise is Dangerous.

Late yesterday afternoon we decided to walk to the park as a family and play some footy and basketball. Well, I was having a go at doing jump shots (if you know me it was something to behold I am sure) and I landed awkwardly and twisted my ankle. As I landed the basketball came back to me and smacked me in the nose causing it to bleed. I can tell you it must have been a very funny site (although not from my end) and the boys thought it would have been good if we had caught it on video. I was rocking on the ground in excruciating pain and in tears and then had to hobble home two blocks. I now have a sore nose and an ankle that is twice it's normal size and can't put any weight on it. I have had to call in sick to work as I wouldn't be able to get around. I work on the first floor and there are only stairs which I know I can only get up at the moment by crawling. I am hoping that a day home today to rest will be enough for me to be able to put weight on my foot tomorrow and hobble around again. 

Maybe I will think twice next time before doing ball activities or just have to be a bit more careful.

8o)