First Prize and Pearl Pouch finish

It has been so long since I last wrote an entry for my blog. Time just flies by ....

I have some good news to share with you...., please may I brag, just a little?

I have been away for a few days. 

Our Women's Agricultural Union held their annual Area Conference the other day, and I am excited to tell you that the Poppie lampshade has been judged on County level and that it won "First Prize".

I still cant believe it. It will now go on to Provincial Level where it will be judged again in May. 

During the Conference we stayed in a lovely lodge with tented accommodation. The tents had all the amenities, including an outside shower. (What a lot of fun) A whole bunch of ladies from our Chapter went and we had a ball of a time. Lots of laughter, good food, wine and friendship. It was a perfect stay.

On the stitching front I have a finish to show you :)

This is my version of the "Lacy Pearl Pouch"

Design by : Chameleon Threads

Pattern: Lacy Pearl Pouch 

Out of the book Creative Embroidery with space dyed threads

by Via Laurie

It is worked in Hardanger on 28ct linen using Via Laurie's space dyed threads.

The pouch is made with dupion silk fringed with lace.

I added some Antique seed beads......

and made up a charm from odds out of my beading stash.

And that's all from me today. I am still working on the Mountmellick embroidery and I have started to knit a Bolero. My surprise X-stitch is still far from finished and I am actually sorry I even mentioned it to you.

 (I feel the pressure, hehe)

You'll have to be patient, this week I am going to Johannesburg, (450km one way), to fetch my dear mom from the airport. She is coming to stay with us for 2 months. I am very happy!!!!!