Bit of a break

I've had a bit of a blogging break -  I've been busy with a number of things and this was one of the things that I let slip. I've still been stitching, I'm working on a gift for my parents fortieth wedding anniversary which obviously I have to get done in time to get it framed. I've also found time to do a little pattern of the Tyne bridge, which is nearly complete. Pics to follow. I've picked up a couple of North East themed patterns recently, and I have some plans on the horizon for doing a website, but I have to do more of the patterns that I want to put on that site.

Recently, I've found that I have been making more that the usual number of mistakes. This is getting a bit discouraging; I have even abandoned a pattern that I really like. I'd un-stitched this one part about four times and just could not bring myself to start that bit again. I'll give it another go if I get the enthusiasm for it again. I'd gone so long without making a mistake, I'd lost my stitch ripper!

That said, I've done ok with the pattern for my Mum. There's only been one minor mistake that the rest of the design can live with.