tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post1024002613688633296..comments2024-03-16T14:03:19.116+00:00Comments on Above the River: Stitches, eggs, birds, bikesCJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-11420123847813834972015-04-06T23:26:44.137+01:002015-04-06T23:26:44.137+01:00Your cross-stitch is very pretty indeed and looks ...Your cross-stitch is very pretty indeed and looks very fiddly too. I like the understated colours. The pink magnolia is gorgeous, and it looks like you've all made the most of the good weather. Hope you're having a good Easter :)<br />Cathy xThe House with the Blue Doorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14427149486706803890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-75523882533129906812015-04-06T20:14:23.789+01:002015-04-06T20:14:23.789+01:00Hey CJ,
I love the colours of the thread, and thei...Hey CJ,<br />I love the colours of the thread, and their names too. I would have had to ask the woman in the church to put her phone away. How rude. And I'm glad you told me that it was a swan. For a moment I thought it was something different entirely.<br />Leanne xx<br />Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15617604296746784414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-27443795858509493742015-04-06T19:39:49.487+01:002015-04-06T19:39:49.487+01:00Beautiful images showing an insight into your acti...Beautiful images showing an insight into your activities. I too have marveled at the Japonica this week and eaten kale. Sarah xDown by the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-81306964231620546192015-04-06T18:47:27.761+01:002015-04-06T18:47:27.761+01:00You know I'll encourage you to take up running...You know I'll encourage you to take up running :o)<br /><br />Lovely set of photos, CJ, and I'm very impressed your boys will do a two/ three hour bike ride! xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-51934782212436369632015-04-06T18:23:21.629+01:002015-04-06T18:23:21.629+01:00So much nature in this post CJ - love it! A long ...So much nature in this post CJ - love it! A long bike ride, birding, and a natural history museum - you're raising those boys right. How amazing to see a swan nesting!Life With The Crewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05114992794424444796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-14176295107626591392015-04-06T16:44:03.782+01:002015-04-06T16:44:03.782+01:00Oops, how could I? My children are 21 and 24! In...Oops, how could I? My children are 21 and 24! In my defence I am pretty much number-blind. Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11269887100694066103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-30875317451755073772015-04-06T16:43:15.751+01:002015-04-06T16:43:15.751+01:00Flowering quince is one of my all-time spring favo...<br />Flowering quince is one of my all-time spring favourites too. Your kale looks as if it's of the cavolo nero variety. I just have ordinary British kale this year - not sure if we'll get such gourmet-looking flower spikes from it.<br />I know what you mean about exercise. My husband and both children (well, 21 and 22) run. I'm going to have to get moving too. Somehow it's difficult to find time, but that's the classic excuse. Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11269887100694066103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-67138918961440248442015-04-06T14:14:09.980+01:002015-04-06T14:14:09.980+01:00In spite of the damp weather, it looks like you ha...In spite of the damp weather, it looks like you had a very nice Easter weekend. :0)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-84643010159255567862015-04-06T08:16:27.524+01:002015-04-06T08:16:27.524+01:00I'm just teaching Orlaith to sew, not that I k...I'm just teaching Orlaith to sew, not that I know much about sewing myself, but I think it's a lovely skill to have. Got to get my sewing machine out the box and learn to use that next !!My Froleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15484466182674852087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-48159228954568440562015-04-06T01:31:23.620+01:002015-04-06T01:31:23.620+01:00I'd love to try cross stitching! It looks beau...I'd love to try cross stitching! It looks beautiful. That yellow castle look identical to the castle here in the US my best friend just booked for her wedding :)tina bumblebeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13660028678294250067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-41432870016126994152015-04-05T23:59:59.144+01:002015-04-05T23:59:59.144+01:00CJ, I just realized that you linked to my blog in ...CJ, I just realized that you linked to my blog in this post. I don't know how I missed that (sorry), but thank you for doing so. I just noticed the traffic I've gotten from your blog in the past day. I appreciate it. :)Jennifer Hayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685253944514672324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-1044107059605168162015-04-05T22:02:03.748+01:002015-04-05T22:02:03.748+01:00Yes, you're right, it is one of Alicia's, ...Yes, you're right, it is one of Alicia's, her designs are lovely. I hope you manage to fit in some cycling soon. CJ xxCJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-29268213601294657202015-04-05T20:58:38.096+01:002015-04-05T20:58:38.096+01:00Your cross stitching is super, I think that is one...Your cross stitching is super, I think that is one of Alicia's too? I always find I feel so good after some exercise, esp cycling in the country - once I'm out I tend to cycle further and further. Sadly it isn't happening much at the moment due to too much work but I aiming to change all that. Enjoy the rest of the holidays<br />Caz xxWainwright and Wright.Cohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14861281622417274521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-41137007899521605352015-04-05T20:20:57.620+01:002015-04-05T20:20:57.620+01:00Happy Easter, hope it was a lovely day, with equal...Happy Easter, hope it was a lovely day, with equal parts fresh air and chocolate xdriftwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11416170414524297337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-11242544778005853862015-04-05T20:12:16.343+01:002015-04-05T20:12:16.343+01:00It all looks so wonderful CJ! I can't wait to...It all looks so wonderful CJ! I can't wait to see more of your cross stitching as it is a stunning pattern! Your walks give me hope for what is to come...those blossoms are amazing! And I want to yell and folks on their phones all the time. They are missing it for sure! Your sprouts put a big smile on my face friend...wishing you all good things this week and a very Happy Easter to you!!! Nicole xoxoMy Garden Diarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17295676587780780313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-56579467123396661562015-04-05T16:13:57.805+01:002015-04-05T16:13:57.805+01:00It looks like you have had a wonderful break. Lov...It looks like you have had a wonderful break. Love your stitching.<br />Hugs to you and Happy Easter.<br />MeredithMereknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596140300034854370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-23470355697755651722015-04-05T15:29:46.916+01:002015-04-05T15:29:46.916+01:00A nice varied post! I used to enjoy cycling befor...A nice varied post! I used to enjoy cycling before my knees insisted that I stop. <br />Thankfully it's a better day here today so I pottered on the plot this morning.<br />Thanks, and you too. xxFlightyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082758817547303423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-52186035941392587552015-04-05T15:24:01.477+01:002015-04-05T15:24:01.477+01:00Happy Easter! I enjoyed your pictures, although ha...Happy Easter! I enjoyed your pictures, although have to confess the first two left me feeling guilty. I started that cross stitch several years ago, and it is stalled for the same reason you give. It is so small, and even with my reading glasses I have a very hard time seeing the holes to put the stitches through. I tend to work on my crafts in the evening, and this one needs to be done in daylight. The Eucharist service must have been a wonderful experience. kristieinbchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08620113214111945592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-87693329806648942152015-04-05T13:21:14.541+01:002015-04-05T13:21:14.541+01:00i always marvel at people with the patience for su...i always marvel at people with the patience for such intricate work....i think i might drive me mad. but then i tend toward the slap-dash when it comes to arting and crafting....;)<br /><br />lovely photos, as always. that really is crappy about the iphone-lady. i gave up my iphone a month or so ago and it's the most freeing thing. now i get very born-again when i see people glued to their glowing rectangles. :O<br /><br />hope you had a lovely Easter! [it's snowing here, this Easter Sunday, but i won't mention it}<br /><br />xomelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07984286138124792000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-76632076608356211872015-04-05T13:06:40.791+01:002015-04-05T13:06:40.791+01:00Tiny stitches! I did start one like that once, but...Tiny stitches! I did start one like that once, but I was working full time and daylight hours were so not available I never got far. Perhaps I should look that out sometime? If I still have it!<br />Have a good Easter, may you eat too many eggs, laugh too many times and find that 'moments like this' come more often than you think if you learn to look and listen for them xAngel Jemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08915392156232711695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-3519427750246917972015-04-05T11:17:54.994+01:002015-04-05T11:17:54.994+01:00Your stitching is stunning, so tiny. I think blogs...Your stitching is stunning, so tiny. I think blogs inspire us in so many ways, especially when we see someone's beautiful work, it makes me want to have a go myself. Have a wonderful Easter, I hope there's lots of chocolate and that the treasure hunt goes down well.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-40129910138820222562015-04-05T09:55:35.746+01:002015-04-05T09:55:35.746+01:00Your cross stitch is lovely and your days out with...Your cross stitch is lovely and your days out with your boys look like great fun.<br />Wishing you all a very happy Easter!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08208986782111545220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-2676520461946875912015-04-05T08:49:55.824+01:002015-04-05T08:49:55.824+01:00Beautiful stitching, I like the neutral background...Beautiful stitching, I like the neutral background. Re: Veggiemummy's comment, I find a daylight bulb really helps if you're stitching at night. It's useful to help distinguish very similar colours too. Lovely photos, the quince blossom is gorgeous. I hope the boys enjoy their Easter treasure hunt! xxAlisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10007583111181817717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-61647034901590185742015-04-05T08:21:09.494+01:002015-04-05T08:21:09.494+01:00Happy Easter. I know just what you mean about peop...Happy Easter. I know just what you mean about people looking at their phones rather than watching their kids production or service. That moment will never come again but the email will still be there! Oh well, their loss. XSaraJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18090894669938775044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-9173306175316645622015-04-05T08:20:20.833+01:002015-04-05T08:20:20.833+01:00Happy Easter!Happy Easter!Crimson Kettlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13701829170555353323noreply@blogger.com