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Small update

Small post today, just decluttering and where I finished off with my Middle Earth stitch, as I'm now back on the Disney one.


A raincoat. Zip broke, then it went mouldy, which is strange as it's supposed to be able to deal with damp. Bin.

Stephen King book. This one's going to charity. I've only read it once, and it didn't grab me. 

Red dress. I bought this to wear for the Dr Who anniversary programme in the cinema, as it's similar to what Clara wears in an episode. Bored with it now, as it doesn't hug the waist like it should do. Charity.

Bird dress. I love this, but over the years I've found I love chocolate more so I've outgrown it. However, there'a a lovely girl I know who this dress would really suit, so it's gone to her.

Texture paste. It's only a mini tub, and it's run out. Bin.

Big tooth comb. These are supposed to help with knots, but it does nothing for my hair, which actually broke one of the teeth. Bin.


Holey socks (there's a lot of these!) Bin.

Finally, here is where I'm up to in the Middle Earth stitch. It's gone back to the cupboard now, and the Disney stitch is back out. First of all I have to do backstitch, then French knot.


Someone pointed out that the margin is extremely small, which I didn't think about before. I won't be able to frame it in the traditional way, so I am going to have a think. I'll probably make a tapestry styl frame with some material.

Anyway, back to normal crafting next week. I've got a project in mind, which I'm going to start tomorrow.
Ems

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