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Never and I mean NEVER have I kept to an exercise regime or diet or anything health related longer than a couple of weeks. But yesterday I logged my 63rd day of logging every calorie/meal, exercise, blood pressure, glass of water, measurement. I didn’t log weight cos I grew the scales in the bin. I’m three sizes down, a cup size down. My sciatica is quiet and my sleep pattern is good ❤️ I am crediting being sober 9 months and my relationship with Jesus (yes you read that right) and my incredibly supportive family for getting me through this. No it isn’t easy to lose weight or get healthy in menopause. But don’t use it as an excuse like I have been doing. It is possible ❤️ it’s hard but it’s possible. I’m a strong woman and while I haven’t always felt that way, I’m trying to change that every day ❤️ keep going ❤️ you’ve got this! #weightloss #menopause #weightlossinmenopause #weightlossmenopause #loseit #loseitapp

Never and I mean NEVER have I kept to an exercise regime or diet or anything health related longer than a couple of weeks. But yesterday I logged my 63rd day of logging every calorie/meal, exercise, blood pressure, glass of water, measurement. I didn’t log weight cos I grew the scales in the bin. I’m three sizes down, a cup size down. My sciatica is quiet and my sleep pattern is good ❤️ I am crediting being sober 9 months and my relationship with Jesus (yes you read that right) and my incredibly supportive family for getting me through this. No it isn’t easy to lose weight or get healthy in menopause. But don’t use it as an excuse like I have been doing. It is possible ❤️ it’s hard but it’s possible. I’m a strong woman and while I haven’t always felt that way, I’m trying to change that every day ❤️ keep going ❤️ you’ve got this! #weightloss #menopause #weightlossinmenopause #weightlossmenopause #loseit #loseitapp

Today is #endangeredspeciesday - did you know that at the start of the 20th century there were over 500,000 rhino roaming around this planet? Today there are around 28,000. The Black Rhino is down to 6000. They have been my favorite animal for as long as I can remember- I have drawn that prehensile mouth and this amazing years many many many times. Embroidering one was just a matter of time, although the sheer lack of greys that work well together gave me nightmares. @dmc_embroidery more greys please! So this guy was stitched in #dmc #anchor @anchorcrafting #sulky @sulkythreads @guetermann_creativ_uk and anything else I could find that worked. The beads? Because rhino horn is beautiful and not even the beads I chose does them justice #rhino #blackrhino #rhinoceros @rhinosirf

Today is #endangeredspeciesday - did you know that at the start of the 20th century there were over 500,000 rhino roaming around this planet? Today there are around 28,000. The Black Rhino is down to 6000. They have been my favorite animal for as long as I can remember- I have drawn that prehensile mouth and this amazing years many many many times. Embroidering one was just a matter of time, although the sheer lack of greys that work well together gave me nightmares. @dmc_embroidery more greys please! So this guy was stitched in #dmc #anchor @anchorcrafting #sulky @sulkythreads @guetermann_creativ_uk and anything else I could find that worked. The beads? Because rhino horn is beautiful and not even the beads I chose does them justice #rhino #blackrhino #rhinoceros @rhinosirf

Spending the 38th wedding anniversary weekend at the lake in Texas, a world away from the pair of 20 year olds that we were, with no money, no idea where life would take us. It’s been a ride :) oh and if you fancy an awesome read I can heartily recommend The Thursday Murder Club by @misterosman i am fighting the urge to devour it because I only brought the second one with me as back up. It’s so good! Right amount of humour but there have been a few moments where I’ve got a bit emotional. Those assisted living places are not far off for all of us so live your best life now x with lots of love from a Brit living in Texas (not for much longer) and wondering if I can find a Thursday Murder Club of my own to join? 😂

Spending the 38th wedding anniversary weekend at the lake in Texas, a world away from the pair of 20 year olds that we were, with no money, no idea where life would take us. It’s been a ride :) oh and if you fancy an awesome read I can heartily recommend The Thursday Murder Club by @misterosman i am fighting the urge to devour it because I only brought the second one with me as back up. It’s so good! Right amount of humour but there have been a few moments where I’ve got a bit emotional. Those assisted living places are not far off for all of us so live your best life now x with lots of love from a Brit living in Texas (not for much longer) and wondering if I can find a Thursday Murder Club of my own to join? 😂

Currently boxing up my craft room ready for reorganizing and moving house but the #crochet is staying out cos the blanket is nearly finished ❤️ It’s been a month of reading more, working out (Les Mills Body Combat is incredibly therapeutic) eating healthy and just enjoying the peace and calm. I broke the habit of picking up my phone every couple of minutes #bliss #healing and while I still have insta and my FB page, I will be keeping my healthy habits for a good while longer

Currently boxing up my craft room ready for reorganizing and moving house but the #crochet is staying out cos the blanket is nearly finished ❤️ It’s been a month of reading more, working out (Les Mills Body Combat is incredibly therapeutic) eating healthy and just enjoying the peace and calm. I broke the habit of picking up my phone every couple of minutes #bliss #healing and while I still have insta and my FB page, I will be keeping my healthy habits for a good while longer

So I’m back in the US. This last trip to Scotland made me realise a few things. It made me realise that life is short and each moment precious. Grandchildren shoot upwards like runner beans in my dad’s garden when I’m not looking. I haven’t really picked up a book in years except to skim through - although my Bible is very well worn. I had a long chat with my husband and my girl @heyitslaurajane about social media which resulted in me deleting the apps for TikTok and Threads. I’ve barely touched the Facebook business page or my YouTube. I have been drawing and reading and got back to writing something that’s been sitting there for months. I guess I’m kind of finding myself again. The proliferation of AI sites, people stealing patterns. People stealing content are just too much and also I realize that I lost sight of why I did embroidery or even why I did anything artistic. It was to fight my anxiety, and that is how it helped me and I will always recommend embroidery and Crosstitch or any kind of slow thoughtful craft to anyone, but I realize that everything became about content, everything. I would make a coffee - that would make great content. I’ll look out the window and see a beautiful cardinal bird or a hummingbird. That’ll make great content! Instead of just taking a slow breath and enjoying the moment I was constantly reaching for my phone. I totally understand the irony of me telling you all this through a social media app, but Instagram is the one app that I always used. I think I had my original account in 2011 but the thing about Instagram is it’s literally a snapshot. I don’t have to sit there and edit it. I don’t have to filter out things. I don’t have to do a hello lovely voiceover. To all of you who followed me on my other social media accounts, thank you so much thank you for your support and your love unless you are called Margaret and you criticized my nails in which case bugger off! I will still be Amanda Barnes art because I have created since I was small and it was a way to escape my mother and my childhood And now it’s a way to just relax, to sit in calmness and peace to enjoy the moment. Thank you lovelies x

So I’m back in the US. This last trip to Scotland made me realise a few things. It made me realise that life is short and each moment precious. Grandchildren shoot upwards like runner beans in my dad’s garden when I’m not looking. I haven’t really picked up a book in years except to skim through - although my Bible is very well worn. I had a long chat with my husband and my girl @heyitslaurajane about social media which resulted in me deleting the apps for TikTok and Threads. I’ve barely touched the Facebook business page or my YouTube. I have been drawing and reading and got back to writing something that’s been sitting there for months. I guess I’m kind of finding myself again. The proliferation of AI sites, people stealing patterns. People stealing content are just too much and also I realize that I lost sight of why I did embroidery or even why I did anything artistic. It was to fight my anxiety, and that is how it helped me and I will always recommend embroidery and Crosstitch or any kind of slow thoughtful craft to anyone, but I realize that everything became about content, everything. I would make a coffee - that would make great content. I’ll look out the window and see a beautiful cardinal bird or a hummingbird. That’ll make great content! Instead of just taking a slow breath and enjoying the moment I was constantly reaching for my phone. I totally understand the irony of me telling you all this through a social media app, but Instagram is the one app that I always used. I think I had my original account in 2011 but the thing about Instagram is it’s literally a snapshot. I don’t have to sit there and edit it. I don’t have to filter out things. I don’t have to do a hello lovely voiceover. To all of you who followed me on my other social media accounts, thank you so much thank you for your support and your love unless you are called Margaret and you criticized my nails in which case bugger off! I will still be Amanda Barnes art because I have created since I was small and it was a way to escape my mother and my childhood And now it’s a way to just relax, to sit in calmness and peace to enjoy the moment. Thank you lovelies x

As you leave the car park at Union Square in Aberdeen, you’ll see this wonderful image. It’s by German/Pakistani painter Hera (Jasmin Saddiqui) It’s 12 floors tall and the writing on the mural says “I Am the Keeper of Magic… But I’m Happy to Share”. The girl is holding a unicorn and is apparently protecting the animal and the magic within. The metaphor is that this is Scotland. A magical place but with gifts to share into the world. The unicorn is the Scottish national animal and it always used to make me smile that this mythical beast was the one picked. the unicorn is a symbol of purity, innocence and power in Celtic mythology. How freaking cool! #aberdeen #aberdeenshire #scotland #unicorn #unionpoint #hera #mural #painting

As you leave the car park at Union Square in Aberdeen, you’ll see this wonderful image. It’s by German/Pakistani painter Hera (Jasmin Saddiqui) It’s 12 floors tall and the writing on the mural says “I Am the Keeper of Magic… But I’m Happy to Share”. The girl is holding a unicorn and is apparently protecting the animal and the magic within. The metaphor is that this is Scotland. A magical place but with gifts to share into the world. The unicorn is the Scottish national animal and it always used to make me smile that this mythical beast was the one picked. the unicorn is a symbol of purity, innocence and power in Celtic mythology. How freaking cool! #aberdeen #aberdeenshire #scotland #unicorn #unionpoint #hera #mural #painting

It’s International Women’s Day. Here's to strong women, may we know them, may we be them, may we raise them. To all you strong women…..keep doing what you do x

It’s International Women’s Day. Here's to strong women, may we know them, may we be them, may we raise them. To all you strong women…..keep doing what you do x

Hello Lovelies,

I really, really thought hard about whether to post this or not but a couple of comments in the past few days have actually confirmed my decision. There have been a couple of comments under some of my stitch videos about my nail art. Some comments I deleted, some I left up and replied to. But I am going to approach it here because frankly I’m not far off losing my friendly approach and as a Christian just starting Lent, I decided to stay friendly.

I started getting my nails done because they were incredibly weak due to a medication that I was on. I had a great nail tech who used a really good nail strengthening gel base and then painted them. I had already had a few snotty remarks about my bare and raggedy nails, so it was my way of covering them and getting them stronger. Frankly I felt great every time I walked out of that salon or did a stitch video. It was great for my confidence.

Can I just remind you that this page is not my job, my large scale embroidery and custom orders are my business. My Etsy was enough to keep my craft materials stocked.All of the videos and tips I give you are totally free and because I want others to find a craft that they can fall in love with too. I want others to be encouraged to try new skills, without feeling as though they are being lectured at by some crochetty old needlework teacher from 1957,

Please be aware of your words. In the words of the great Thumper, ‘if you can’t say something nice, don’t say nothing at all’. Just because you think something, doesn’t mean you should verbalise or write it. As Paul wrote in Ephesians “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”

We don’t know the battles that others are fighting, a smile or a kind word can actually change someone’s day. Be Kind or Be Quiet.

Hello Lovelies,

I really, really thought hard about whether to post this or not but a couple of comments in the past few days have actually confirmed my decision. There have been a couple of comments under some of my stitch videos about my nail art. Some comments I deleted, some I left up and replied to. But I am going to approach it here because frankly I’m not far off losing my friendly approach and as a Christian just starting Lent, I decided to stay friendly.

I started getting my nails done because they were incredibly weak due to a medication that I was on. I had a great nail tech who used a really good nail strengthening gel base and then painted them. I had already had a few snotty remarks about my bare and raggedy nails, so it was my way of covering them and getting them stronger. Frankly I felt great every time I walked out of that salon or did a stitch video. It was great for my confidence.

Can I just remind you that this page is not my job, my large scale embroidery and custom orders are my business. My Etsy was enough to keep my craft materials stocked.All of the videos and tips I give you are totally free and because I want others to find a craft that they can fall in love with too. I want others to be encouraged to try new skills, without feeling as though they are being lectured at by some crochetty old needlework teacher from 1957,

Please be aware of your words. In the words of the great Thumper, ‘if you can’t say something nice, don’t say nothing at all’. Just because you think something, doesn’t mean you should verbalise or write it. As Paul wrote in Ephesians “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”

We don’t know the battles that others are fighting, a smile or a kind word can actually change someone’s day. Be Kind or Be Quiet.

Hello Lovelies!

I’m still adventuring but I thought I’d share a word that really resonates! I’m at the stage now where my embroidery pieces are a lot neater at the back, than they used to be at the start but on my very large pieces it can still sometimes look like a spider has gone mad. I’m here to tell you, don’t worry about the back of your work. No one sees that. Especially in those early days of learning embroidery. Concentrate on the front. Also, don’t worry so much about other people’s opinions. Think about this…does embroidery make you happy, does it calm you? Are you feeling a moment of happiness? Then who cares what others have to say. Have a great day Lovelies! Be kind and if you can’t be kind, be quiet x

Hello Lovelies!

I’m still adventuring but I thought I’d share a word that really resonates! I’m at the stage now where my embroidery pieces are a lot neater at the back, than they used to be at the start but on my very large pieces it can still sometimes look like a spider has gone mad. I’m here to tell you, don’t worry about the back of your work. No one sees that. Especially in those early days of learning embroidery. Concentrate on the front. Also, don’t worry so much about other people’s opinions. Think about this…does embroidery make you happy, does it calm you? Are you feeling a moment of happiness? Then who cares what others have to say. Have a great day Lovelies! Be kind and if you can’t be kind, be quiet x

I am raging about AI but I’m even angrier about theft of our photos and reels, this page on Facebook has blocked me but you need to go and check if your work is being used! Please like and share. If you spot any other artist’s work, please tag them in this so they can go and check it out! Also if you spot any other pages doing this, please let me know! #embroideryasart #embroidery #embroiderytheft #intellectualproperty #intellectualpropertyrights #copyright #theft #arttheft

I am raging about AI but I’m even angrier about theft of our photos and reels, this page on Facebook has blocked me but you need to go and check if your work is being used! Please like and share. If you spot any other artist’s work, please tag them in this so they can go and check it out! Also if you spot any other pages doing this, please let me know! #embroideryasart #embroidery #embroiderytheft #intellectualproperty #intellectualpropertyrights #copyright #theft #arttheft

#introverts #hermits #stayingin #youngerself

#introverts #hermits #stayingin #youngerself

I’m currently battling a bad back with the desire to create and it’s not going well, plus I need to spring clean the house before I head back to the UK - I’m planning to squeeze my girl @heyitslaurajane and boy @rorysbarnes to bits ❤️ if I can tear myself away from the grandchildren 🤣😂 - all I want to do right now is play Fortnite while stitching some new patterns but unfortunately I only have one pair of hands and a bad back 😂 #crownstitch #embroidery #stitchersofinstagram #embroiderycommunity #embroiderydesigns #creativestitching #contemporaryembroidery

I’m currently battling a bad back with the desire to create and it’s not going well, plus I need to spring clean the house before I head back to the UK - I’m planning to squeeze my girl @heyitslaurajane and boy @rorysbarnes to bits ❤️ if I can tear myself away from the grandchildren 🤣😂 - all I want to do right now is play Fortnite while stitching some new patterns but unfortunately I only have one pair of hands and a bad back 😂 #crownstitch #embroidery #stitchersofinstagram #embroiderycommunity #embroiderydesigns #creativestitching #contemporaryembroidery

#flamingofriday #flamingo #embroidery #handembroidery #embroiderydesign

#flamingofriday #flamingo #embroidery #handembroidery #embroiderydesign

Hello Lovelies!!

As it says in the video, a certain shoe maker has released their Valentine’s range and as I’ve put myself on a personal ban for buying new shoes, I decided to revamp some that I already own!

According to several sites, rhinestones stick better to canvas with e6000. I used superglue for half of these and the glue gun for the other half, so I’ll let you know over time, how their stickability lasts!

Happy Sticking LOL <3 #converse #converseshoes #decorateshoes #craft #crafts #craftersoftiktok #fashion #hearts #Love #romance #loveis #creativity #creative #valentineconverse

Hello Lovelies!!

As it says in the video, a certain shoe maker has released their Valentine’s range and as I’ve put myself on a personal ban for buying new shoes, I decided to revamp some that I already own!

According to several sites, rhinestones stick better to canvas with e6000. I used superglue for half of these and the glue gun for the other half, so I’ll let you know over time, how their stickability lasts!

Happy Sticking LOL <3 #converse #converseshoes #decorateshoes #craft #crafts #craftersoftiktok #fashion #hearts #Love #romance #loveis #creativity #creative #valentineconverse

If you have FB, pop over and follow my new page True Threads - Real Embroidery by Real Artists - where I’m sharing real pieces by real people. I’m so tired of AI infiltrating our crafts. Most of those crappy pages are scams and all based in the same areas of the world - but people are being fooled by them. As Ai gets better, more people will fall for it! #aiisnotart #embroideryart #embroidery #handembroidery #crochet #knotting #needlefelting #crossstitch @truethreadsembroidery

If you have FB, pop over and follow my new page True Threads - Real Embroidery by Real Artists - where I’m sharing real pieces by real people. I’m so tired of AI infiltrating our crafts. Most of those crappy pages are scams and all based in the same areas of the world - but people are being fooled by them. As Ai gets better, more people will fall for it! #aiisnotart #embroideryart #embroidery #handembroidery #crochet #knotting #needlefelting #crossstitch @truethreadsembroidery

In this piece it was always the eye and even now it still draws me back. It’s the vein over the eye - I still don’t know how I did it. But it is my favorite element in this image. #handembroidery #embroidery #embroideryart #embroideryartist #giraffes #embroiderygiraffe #giraffemanor

In this piece it was always the eye and even now it still draws me back. It’s the vein over the eye - I still don’t know how I did it. But it is my favorite element in this image. #handembroidery #embroidery #embroideryart #embroideryartist #giraffes #embroiderygiraffe #giraffemanor

If this makes you feel sad, it should. But as an embroidery artist or creative, it should also make you furious. #aiisnotart #textilence #embrosion #embroiderycommunity #stitchersofinstagram #embroiderydesigns #handembroidery #modernembroidery #contemporaryembroidery #embroideryhoopart

If this makes you feel sad, it should. But as an embroidery artist or creative, it should also make you furious. #aiisnotart #textilence #embrosion #embroiderycommunity #stitchersofinstagram #embroiderydesigns #handembroidery #modernembroidery #contemporaryembroidery #embroideryhoopart

I haven’t done one of these for a while! #textilence is the infectious spread of AI generated images masquerading as embroidery and cross stitch. Actually any textile art. #embroidery #handembroidery #crochet #knitting #crafting #creativity #crossstitch #artnotai #aiembroidery #aicrochet

I haven’t done one of these for a while! #textilence is the infectious spread of AI generated images masquerading as embroidery and cross stitch. Actually any textile art. #embroidery #handembroidery #crochet #knitting #crafting #creativity #crossstitch #artnotai #aiembroidery #aicrochet

@truethreadsembroidery I’m going to use the page on Facebook to share real artists, share artists who sell real patterns, give us one small voice against the proliferation of scammers on the web and especially social media who prey on gullible people. I’ll be adding all the socials for those that I do share. This issue has really affected how I view my own embroidery and I refuse to let that happen any more x #handembroidery #realembroidery #stopaiembroidery #aiiskillingart #aikillingart #artforartssake #nomoreaiembroidery #handembroideryisart

@truethreadsembroidery I’m going to use the page on Facebook to share real artists, share artists who sell real patterns, give us one small voice against the proliferation of scammers on the web and especially social media who prey on gullible people. I’ll be adding all the socials for those that I do share. This issue has really affected how I view my own embroidery and I refuse to let that happen any more x #handembroidery #realembroidery #stopaiembroidery #aiiskillingart #aikillingart #artforartssake #nomoreaiembroidery #handembroideryisart

Thank you so so much for all your lovely comments the other day! Gives me faith that while AI is not going anywhere soon, real humans with real feelings are still out there. Still my favourite piece. I’m hoping that by looking at my photos of past pieces I’ll be inspired to start something (and finish it!) #embroidery
#handembroidery
#embroideryart
#embroiderydesign
#modernembroidery
#embroideryhoop
#embroiderylove
#dmcembroidery
#contemporaryembroidery
#embroideryartist
#embroiderywork
#embroideryhoopart
#handmadeembroidery
#embroideryfloss
#beadembroidery
#embroiderydesigns
#bordado
#Ricamo #vez #borduurwerk #вишивка #تَطْرِيز #výšivka #刺繍

Thank you so so much for all your lovely comments the other day! Gives me faith that while AI is not going anywhere soon, real humans with real feelings are still out there. Still my favourite piece. I’m hoping that by looking at my photos of past pieces I’ll be inspired to start something (and finish it!) #embroidery
#handembroidery
#embroideryart
#embroiderydesign
#modernembroidery
#embroideryhoop
#embroiderylove
#dmcembroidery
#contemporaryembroidery
#embroideryartist
#embroiderywork
#embroideryhoopart
#handmadeembroidery
#embroideryfloss
#beadembroidery
#embroiderydesigns
#bordado
#Ricamo #vez #borduurwerk #вишивка #تَطْرِيز #výšivka #刺繍

And I’m not sure if I’ll continue. I feel very weighed down by it. Sick to death of seeing AI images that claim to be embroidery with tens of thousands of likes and comments. All the while, the real embroidery artists struggle to be seen. If you see AI images pretending to be embroidery, please call them out! #HandEmbroidery
#EmbroideryStitches
#StitchArt
#Needlework
#ThreadArt
#EmbroideryDesign
#ModernEmbroidery
#EmbroideryHoopArt
#ThreadLove
#SewBeautiful
#Stitching
#EmbroideryInspiration
#CreativeStitching
#EmbroideryAddict
#StitchingArt
#FiberArt
#ContemporaryEmbroidery
#EmbroideryPatterns
#HandStitching
#EmbroideryProject
#Sewcialists
#CraftyHands
#StitchersOfInstagram
#EmbroideryArtists
#EmbroideryCommunity
#StitchingLove
#NeedleAndThread
#EmbroideryMagic

And I’m not sure if I’ll continue. I feel very weighed down by it. Sick to death of seeing AI images that claim to be embroidery with tens of thousands of likes and comments. All the while, the real embroidery artists struggle to be seen. If you see AI images pretending to be embroidery, please call them out! #HandEmbroidery
#EmbroideryStitches
#StitchArt
#Needlework
#ThreadArt
#EmbroideryDesign
#ModernEmbroidery
#EmbroideryHoopArt
#ThreadLove
#SewBeautiful
#Stitching
#EmbroideryInspiration
#CreativeStitching
#EmbroideryAddict
#StitchingArt
#FiberArt
#ContemporaryEmbroidery
#EmbroideryPatterns
#HandStitching
#EmbroideryProject
#Sewcialists
#CraftyHands
#StitchersOfInstagram
#EmbroideryArtists
#EmbroideryCommunity
#StitchingLove
#NeedleAndThread
#EmbroideryMagic

Mabel is not a fan of putting the decorations away! We put ours away today, I know some people take theirs down on the day after Boxing Day! When do you take your decorations down? #christmas #christmasdecorations #epiphany #decorations #miniatures #christmasdecoration

Mabel is not a fan of putting the decorations away! We put ours away today, I know some people take theirs down on the day after Boxing Day! When do you take your decorations down? #christmas #christmasdecorations #epiphany #decorations #miniatures #christmasdecoration

I have always loved miniatures! I had so much fun picking the colours for this, the kit comes ready to build but I wanted to give it a personal touch. Also I realised it’s a little too small for Monty and Mabel but it’s been great practice. I’ll make a smaller version of Mabel because these little nooks are so cute! I have another three (Christmas presents) to build and also a Moss Creek Log Cabin from @realgoodtoys that’s epic and will definitely take a good while to finish. @rolife_official #rolifeminiatures #rolife_official #miniatures #miniaturehouses #miniaturehousesofinstagram

I have always loved miniatures! I had so much fun picking the colours for this, the kit comes ready to build but I wanted to give it a personal touch. Also I realised it’s a little too small for Monty and Mabel but it’s been great practice. I’ll make a smaller version of Mabel because these little nooks are so cute! I have another three (Christmas presents) to build and also a Moss Creek Log Cabin from @realgoodtoys that’s epic and will definitely take a good while to finish. @rolife_official #rolifeminiatures #rolife_official #miniatures #miniaturehouses #miniaturehousesofinstagram

I’d like to wish you all a very Happy Christmas! Here’s to a couple of days of memories being made and laughter and love. If it is a quiet one for you, I’m sending you love and hugs. I know it’s not a great time for many :( but I’m sending some massive virtual hugs x #happychristmas #christmas

I’d like to wish you all a very Happy Christmas! Here’s to a couple of days of memories being made and laughter and love. If it is a quiet one for you, I’m sending you love and hugs. I know it’s not a great time for many :( but I’m sending some massive virtual hugs x #happychristmas #christmas

Felt is very quickly becoming my new favorite fabric ❤️
#tinygardenermouse
#fabricmouseadventures
#stopmotiongarden
#handcraftedgardener
#embroideredgarden
#tinymousetales
#whimsicalmouse
#stitchedmouse
#gardeningmagic
#mouseinthegarden
#cottagecoremouse
#embroiderymeetsnature
#miniaturegardens
#cutestopmotion
#handmadewonders
#fabricgardener
#stitchedstorytelling
#gardeningwithstitches
#tinygardeningtools
#tinymouseworld
#handmadegardener
#textilecreature
#miniatureembroidery
#mouseinthegarden
#gardenerwithneedles
#fairytalemouse
#craftygardenmouse
#miniatures

Felt is very quickly becoming my new favorite fabric ❤️
#tinygardenermouse
#fabricmouseadventures
#stopmotiongarden
#handcraftedgardener
#embroideredgarden
#tinymousetales
#whimsicalmouse
#stitchedmouse
#gardeningmagic
#mouseinthegarden
#cottagecoremouse
#embroiderymeetsnature
#miniaturegardens
#cutestopmotion
#handmadewonders
#fabricgardener
#stitchedstorytelling
#gardeningwithstitches
#tinygardeningtools
#tinymouseworld
#handmadegardener
#textilecreature
#miniatureembroidery
#mouseinthegarden
#gardenerwithneedles
#fairytalemouse
#craftygardenmouse
#miniatures

Teeny tiny slippers
#tinygardenermouse
#fabricmouseadventures
#stopmotiongarden
#handcraftedgardener
#embroideredgarden
#tinymousetales
#whimsicalmouse
#stitchedmouse
#gardeningmagic
#mouseinthegarden
#cottagecoremouse
#embroiderymeetsnature
#miniaturegardens
#cutestopmotion
#handmadewonders
#fabricgardener
#stitchedstorytelling
#gardeningwithstitches
#tinygardeningtools
#tinymouseworld
#handmadegardener
#textilecreature
#miniatureembroidery
#mouseinthegarden
#gardenerwithneedles
#fairytalemouse
#craftygardenmouse
#sewingmouse

Teeny tiny slippers
#tinygardenermouse
#fabricmouseadventures
#stopmotiongarden
#handcraftedgardener
#embroideredgarden
#tinymousetales
#whimsicalmouse
#stitchedmouse
#gardeningmagic
#mouseinthegarden
#cottagecoremouse
#embroiderymeetsnature
#miniaturegardens
#cutestopmotion
#handmadewonders
#fabricgardener
#stitchedstorytelling
#gardeningwithstitches
#tinygardeningtools
#tinymouseworld
#handmadegardener
#textilecreature
#miniatureembroidery
#mouseinthegarden
#gardenerwithneedles
#fairytalemouse
#craftygardenmouse
#sewingmouse

A quick video on how to make those slippers! I wish I’d known this when my girl @heyitslaurajane had all her sylvanians although to be fair her favourite, Tabitha the kitten had a leg chewed off by my MiL’s Springer spaniel Henry - we had to improvise and Tabitha ended up with a prosthetic leg made of rolled up card! So she’d have needed one average slipper and one one very special one for her new leg ❤️
#tinygardenermouse
#fabricmouseadventures
#stopmotiongarden
#handcraftedgardener
#embroideredgarden
#tinymousetales
#whimsicalmouse
#stitchedmouse
#gardeningmagic
#mouseinthegarden
#cottagecoremouse
#embroiderymeetsnature
#miniaturegardens
#cutestopmotion
#handmadewonders
#fabricgardener
#stitchedstorytelling
#gardeningwithstitches
#tinygardeningtools
#tinymouseworld
#handmadegardener
#textilecreature
#miniatureembroidery
#mouseinthegarden
#gardenerwithneedles
#fairytalemouse
#craftygardenmouse
#sylvanianfamilies

A quick video on how to make those slippers! I wish I’d known this when my girl @heyitslaurajane had all her sylvanians although to be fair her favourite, Tabitha the kitten had a leg chewed off by my MiL’s Springer spaniel Henry - we had to improvise and Tabitha ended up with a prosthetic leg made of rolled up card! So she’d have needed one average slipper and one one very special one for her new leg ❤️
#tinygardenermouse
#fabricmouseadventures
#stopmotiongarden
#handcraftedgardener
#embroideredgarden
#tinymousetales
#whimsicalmouse
#stitchedmouse
#gardeningmagic
#mouseinthegarden
#cottagecoremouse
#embroiderymeetsnature
#miniaturegardens
#cutestopmotion
#handmadewonders
#fabricgardener
#stitchedstorytelling
#gardeningwithstitches
#tinygardeningtools
#tinymouseworld
#handmadegardener
#textilecreature
#miniatureembroidery
#mouseinthegarden
#gardenerwithneedles
#fairytalemouse
#craftygardenmouse
#sylvanianfamilies

Mabel’s off Christmas shopping so the decorators have worked their magic on her kitchen - I was limited in my choice of available paper for the floors but I love it!!
#tinygardenermouse
#fabricmouseadventures
#stopmotiongarden
#handcraftedgardener
#embroideredgarden
#tinymousetales
#whimsicalmouse
#stitchedmouse
#gardeningmagic
#mouseinthegarden
#cottagecoremouse
#embroiderymeetsnature
#miniaturegardens
#cutestopmotion
#handmadewonders
#fabricgardener
#stitchedstorytelling
#gardeningwithstitches
#tinygardeningtools
#tinymouseworld
#handmadegardener
#textilecreature
#miniatureembroidery
#mouseinthegarden
#gardenerwithneedles
#fairytalemouse
#craftygardenmouse
#sewingmouse
@rolife_official

Mabel’s off Christmas shopping so the decorators have worked their magic on her kitchen - I was limited in my choice of available paper for the floors but I love it!!
#tinygardenermouse
#fabricmouseadventures
#stopmotiongarden
#handcraftedgardener
#embroideredgarden
#tinymousetales
#whimsicalmouse
#stitchedmouse
#gardeningmagic
#mouseinthegarden
#cottagecoremouse
#embroiderymeetsnature
#miniaturegardens
#cutestopmotion
#handmadewonders
#fabricgardener
#stitchedstorytelling
#gardeningwithstitches
#tinygardeningtools
#tinymouseworld
#handmadegardener
#textilecreature
#miniatureembroidery
#mouseinthegarden
#gardenerwithneedles
#fairytalemouse
#craftygardenmouse
#sewingmouse
@rolife_official

Miniature Mabel slippers
#tinygardenermouse
#fabricmouseadventures
#stopmotiongarden
#handcraftedgardener
#embroideredgarden
#tinymousetales
#whimsicalmouse
#stitchedmouse
#gardeningmagic
#mouseinthegarden
#cottagecoremouse
#embroiderymeetsnature
#miniaturegardens
#cutestopmotion
#handmadewonders
#fabricgardener
#stitchedstorytelling
#gardeningwithstitches
#tinygardeningtools
#tinymouseworld
#handmadegardener
#textilecreature
#miniatureembroidery
#mouseinthegarden
#gardenerwithneedles
#fairytalemouse
#craftygardenmouse
#sewingmouse

Miniature Mabel slippers
#tinygardenermouse
#fabricmouseadventures
#stopmotiongarden
#handcraftedgardener
#embroideredgarden
#tinymousetales
#whimsicalmouse
#stitchedmouse
#gardeningmagic
#mouseinthegarden
#cottagecoremouse
#embroiderymeetsnature
#miniaturegardens
#cutestopmotion
#handmadewonders
#fabricgardener
#stitchedstorytelling
#gardeningwithstitches
#tinygardeningtools
#tinymouseworld
#handmadegardener
#textilecreature
#miniatureembroidery
#mouseinthegarden
#gardenerwithneedles
#fairytalemouse
#craftygardenmouse
#sewingmouse

Mabel is one of us. She bakes, she sews, she knits and crochets. She is winding down her year with some gentle unwinding
#tinygardenermouse
#fabricmouseadventures
#stopmotiongarden
#handcraftedgardener
#embroideredgarden
#tinymousetales
#whimsicalmouse
#stitchedmouse
#gardeningmagic
#mouseinthegarden
#cottagecoremouse
#embroiderymeetsnature
#miniaturegardens
#cutestopmotion
#handmadewonders
#fabricgardener
#stitchedstorytelling
#gardeningwithstitches
#tinygardeningtools
#tinymouseworld
#handmadegardener
#textilecreature
#miniatureembroidery
#mouseinthegarden
#gardenerwithneedles
#fairytalemouse
#craftygardenmouse
#sewingmouse

Mabel is one of us. She bakes, she sews, she knits and crochets. She is winding down her year with some gentle unwinding
#tinygardenermouse
#fabricmouseadventures
#stopmotiongarden
#handcraftedgardener
#embroideredgarden
#tinymousetales
#whimsicalmouse
#stitchedmouse
#gardeningmagic
#mouseinthegarden
#cottagecoremouse
#embroiderymeetsnature
#miniaturegardens
#cutestopmotion
#handmadewonders
#fabricgardener
#stitchedstorytelling
#gardeningwithstitches
#tinygardeningtools
#tinymouseworld
#handmadegardener
#textilecreature
#miniatureembroidery
#mouseinthegarden
#gardenerwithneedles
#fairytalemouse
#craftygardenmouse
#sewingmouse

Oh she took some work on the head shape lol! I’m working on her kitchen over the next few days
#tinygardenermouse
#fabricmouseadventures
#stopmotiongarden
#handcraftedgardener
#embroideredgarden
#tinymousetales
#whimsicalmouse
#stitchedmouse
#gardeningmagic
#mouseinthegarden
#cottagecoremouse
#embroiderymeetsnature
#miniaturegardens
#cutestopmotion
#handmadewonders
#fabricgardener
#stitchedstorytelling
#gardeningwithstitches
#tinygardeningtools
#tinymouseworld
#handmadegardener
#textilecreature
#miniatureembroidery
#mouseinthegarden
#gardenerwithneedles
#fairytalemouse
#craftygardenmouse
#stitchedwithlove

Oh she took some work on the head shape lol! I’m working on her kitchen over the next few days
#tinygardenermouse
#fabricmouseadventures
#stopmotiongarden
#handcraftedgardener
#embroideredgarden
#tinymousetales
#whimsicalmouse
#stitchedmouse
#gardeningmagic
#mouseinthegarden
#cottagecoremouse
#embroiderymeetsnature
#miniaturegardens
#cutestopmotion
#handmadewonders
#fabricgardener
#stitchedstorytelling
#gardeningwithstitches
#tinygardeningtools
#tinymouseworld
#handmadegardener
#textilecreature
#miniatureembroidery
#mouseinthegarden
#gardenerwithneedles
#fairytalemouse
#craftygardenmouse
#stitchedwithlove

I’ve injured two of my fingers, dropped my PS4 controller - frantically grabbed for it and slammed my hand into a hard wooden surface (didn’t catch it lol) and one of my fingers is now actually missing a chunk of flesh. So no embroidery- just basic crafts and faffing about with felt and Monty. Aside from my hand being incredibly ugly it hurts like billyoh lol #ChristmasCrafts #HolidayDecor #DIYChristmas #ChristmasDecorations #HandmadeChristmas #ChristmasTreeDecor #FestiveCrafts #FeltOrnaments #FabricAngels #ChristmasAngels #TreeOrnaments #HolidayCrafts #ChristmasDecorIdeas #CraftyChristmas #MerryAndBright #ChristmasInspiration #ChristmasHandmade #OrnamentMaking #ChristmasDIY #DecorateForChristmas #HandcraftedHolidays #ChristmasMagic #FeltCrafts #AngelOrnaments #HolidayCheer #DIYOrnaments #ChristmasDecorating #FestiveDecor #HandmadeAngels #CozyChristmas

I’ve injured two of my fingers, dropped my PS4 controller - frantically grabbed for it and slammed my hand into a hard wooden surface (didn’t catch it lol) and one of my fingers is now actually missing a chunk of flesh. So no embroidery- just basic crafts and faffing about with felt and Monty. Aside from my hand being incredibly ugly it hurts like billyoh lol #ChristmasCrafts #HolidayDecor #DIYChristmas #ChristmasDecorations #HandmadeChristmas #ChristmasTreeDecor #FestiveCrafts #FeltOrnaments #FabricAngels #ChristmasAngels #TreeOrnaments #HolidayCrafts #ChristmasDecorIdeas #CraftyChristmas #MerryAndBright #ChristmasInspiration #ChristmasHandmade #OrnamentMaking #ChristmasDIY #DecorateForChristmas #HandcraftedHolidays #ChristmasMagic #FeltCrafts #AngelOrnaments #HolidayCheer #DIYOrnaments #ChristmasDecorating #FestiveDecor #HandmadeAngels #CozyChristmas

I’m in full on mini mode 😂❤️🎄#ChristmasCrafts #HolidayDecor #DIYChristmas #ChristmasDecorations #HandmadeChristmas #ChristmasTreeDecor #FestiveCrafts #FeltOrnaments #FabricAngels #ChristmasAngels #TreeOrnaments #HolidayCrafts #ChristmasDecorIdeas #CraftyChristmas #MerryAndBright #ChristmasInspiration #ChristmasHandmade #OrnamentMaking #ChristmasDIY #DecorateForChristmas #HandcraftedHolidays #ChristmasMagic #FeltCrafts #AngelOrnaments #HolidayCheer #DIYOrnaments #ChristmasDecorating #FestiveDecor #HandmadeAngels #CozyChristmas

I’m in full on mini mode 😂❤️🎄#ChristmasCrafts #HolidayDecor #DIYChristmas #ChristmasDecorations #HandmadeChristmas #ChristmasTreeDecor #FestiveCrafts #FeltOrnaments #FabricAngels #ChristmasAngels #TreeOrnaments #HolidayCrafts #ChristmasDecorIdeas #CraftyChristmas #MerryAndBright #ChristmasInspiration #ChristmasHandmade #OrnamentMaking #ChristmasDIY #DecorateForChristmas #HandcraftedHolidays #ChristmasMagic #FeltCrafts #AngelOrnaments #HolidayCheer #DIYOrnaments #ChristmasDecorating #FestiveDecor #HandmadeAngels #CozyChristmas

Monty’s tree is ready to be decorated ❤️🎄 and tomorrow he will be adding a tree skirt in a nice festive red #ChristmasCrafts #HolidayDecor #DIYChristmas #ChristmasDecorations #HandmadeChristmas #ChristmasTreeDecor #FestiveCrafts #FeltOrnaments #FabricAngels #ChristmasAngels #TreeOrnaments #HolidayCrafts #ChristmasDecorIdeas #CraftyChristmas #MerryAndBright #ChristmasInspiration #ChristmasHandmade #OrnamentMaking #ChristmasDIY #DecorateForChristmas #HandcraftedHolidays #ChristmasMagic #FeltCrafts #AngelOrnaments #HolidayCheer #DIYOrnaments #ChristmasDecorating #FestiveDecor #HandmadeAngels #CozyChristmas

Monty’s tree is ready to be decorated ❤️🎄 and tomorrow he will be adding a tree skirt in a nice festive red #ChristmasCrafts #HolidayDecor #DIYChristmas #ChristmasDecorations #HandmadeChristmas #ChristmasTreeDecor #FestiveCrafts #FeltOrnaments #FabricAngels #ChristmasAngels #TreeOrnaments #HolidayCrafts #ChristmasDecorIdeas #CraftyChristmas #MerryAndBright #ChristmasInspiration #ChristmasHandmade #OrnamentMaking #ChristmasDIY #DecorateForChristmas #HandcraftedHolidays #ChristmasMagic #FeltCrafts #AngelOrnaments #HolidayCheer #DIYOrnaments #ChristmasDecorating #FestiveDecor #HandmadeAngels #CozyChristmas

Trying to create a Christmas tree for my little mouse has turned into a table decoration 😂 #ChristmasCrafts #HolidayDecor #DIYChristmas #ChristmasDecorations #HandmadeChristmas #ChristmasTreeDecor #FestiveCrafts #FeltOrnaments #FabricAngels #ChristmasAngels #TreeOrnaments #HolidayCrafts #ChristmasDecorIdeas #CraftyChristmas #MerryAndBright #ChristmasInspiration #ChristmasHandmade #OrnamentMaking #ChristmasDIY #DecorateForChristmas #HandcraftedHolidays #ChristmasMagic #FeltCrafts #AngelOrnaments #HolidayCheer #DIYOrnaments #ChristmasDecorating #FestiveDecor #HandmadeAngels #CozyChristmas

Trying to create a Christmas tree for my little mouse has turned into a table decoration 😂 #ChristmasCrafts #HolidayDecor #DIYChristmas #ChristmasDecorations #HandmadeChristmas #ChristmasTreeDecor #FestiveCrafts #FeltOrnaments #FabricAngels #ChristmasAngels #TreeOrnaments #HolidayCrafts #ChristmasDecorIdeas #CraftyChristmas #MerryAndBright #ChristmasInspiration #ChristmasHandmade #OrnamentMaking #ChristmasDIY #DecorateForChristmas #HandcraftedHolidays #ChristmasMagic #FeltCrafts #AngelOrnaments #HolidayCheer #DIYOrnaments #ChristmasDecorating #FestiveDecor #HandmadeAngels #CozyChristmas

I LOVE Bake Off ❤️ and Noel too @noel_fielding @britishbakeoff #bakeoff #gbbo #noelfielding #noelfieldingssweaters #handembroidery

I LOVE Bake Off ❤️ and Noel too @noel_fielding @britishbakeoff #bakeoff #gbbo #noelfielding #noelfieldingssweaters #handembroidery

This little green felt coat was the second attempt ❤️ I am so happy with it. Monty loves it too
#tinygardenermouse
#fabricmouseadventures
#stopmotiongarden
#handcraftedgardener
#embroideredgarden
#tinymousetales
#whimsicalmouse
#stitchedmouse
#gardeningmagic
#mouseinthegarden
#cottagecoremouse
#embroiderymeetsnature
#miniaturegardens
#cutestopmotion
#handmadewonders
#fabricgardener
#stitchedstorytelling
#gardeningwithstitches
#tinygardeningtools
#tinymouseworld
#handmadegardener
#textilecreature
#miniatureembroidery
#mouseinthegarden
#gardenerwithneedles
#fairytalemouse
#craftygardenmouse
#stitchedwithlove

This little green felt coat was the second attempt ❤️ I am so happy with it. Monty loves it too
#tinygardenermouse
#fabricmouseadventures
#stopmotiongarden
#handcraftedgardener
#embroideredgarden
#tinymousetales
#whimsicalmouse
#stitchedmouse
#gardeningmagic
#mouseinthegarden
#cottagecoremouse
#embroiderymeetsnature
#miniaturegardens
#cutestopmotion
#handmadewonders
#fabricgardener
#stitchedstorytelling
#gardeningwithstitches
#tinygardeningtools
#tinymouseworld
#handmadegardener
#textilecreature
#miniatureembroidery
#mouseinthegarden
#gardenerwithneedles
#fairytalemouse
#craftygardenmouse
#stitchedwithlove

I know it’s snowing back home in Scotland ❤️ Monty is wrapping up in sympathy with you all
#tinygardenermouse
#fabricmouseadventures
#stopmotiongarden
#handcraftedgardener
#embroideredgarden
#tinymousetales
#whimsicalmouse
#stitchedmouse
#gardeningmagic
#mouseinthegarden
#cottagecoremouse
#embroiderymeetsnature
#miniaturegardens
#cutestopmotion
#handmadewonders
#fabricgardener
#stitchedstorytelling
#gardeningwithstitches
#tinygardeningtools
#tinymouseworld
#handmadegardener
#textilecreature
#miniatureembroidery
#mouseinthegarden
#gardenerwithneedles
#fairytalemouse
#craftygardenmouse
#stitchedwithlove

I know it’s snowing back home in Scotland ❤️ Monty is wrapping up in sympathy with you all
#tinygardenermouse
#fabricmouseadventures
#stopmotiongarden
#handcraftedgardener
#embroideredgarden
#tinymousetales
#whimsicalmouse
#stitchedmouse
#gardeningmagic
#mouseinthegarden
#cottagecoremouse
#embroiderymeetsnature
#miniaturegardens
#cutestopmotion
#handmadewonders
#fabricgardener
#stitchedstorytelling
#gardeningwithstitches
#tinygardeningtools
#tinymouseworld
#handmadegardener
#textilecreature
#miniatureembroidery
#mouseinthegarden
#gardenerwithneedles
#fairytalemouse
#craftygardenmouse
#stitchedwithlove

It isn’t just adding a bunch of images together! No, I have to figure the angles, the lighting, the rage when I knock over the watering can while moving the trowel 😂 hopefully finish this by the time I get my 100th birthday telegram from the King
#tinygardenermouse
#fabricmouseadventures
#stopmotiongarden
#handcraftedgardener
#embroideredgarden
#tinymousetales
#whimsicalmouse
#stitchedmouse
#gardeningmagic
#mouseinthegarden
#cottagecoremouse
#embroiderymeetsnature
#miniaturegardens
#cutestopmotion
#handmadewonders
#fabricgardener
#stitchedstorytelling
#gardeningwithstitches
#tinygardeningtools
#tinymouseworld
#handmadegardener
#textilecreature
#miniatureembroidery
#mouseinthegarden
#gardenerwithneedles
#fairytalemouse
#craftygardenmouse
#stopmotion

It isn’t just adding a bunch of images together! No, I have to figure the angles, the lighting, the rage when I knock over the watering can while moving the trowel 😂 hopefully finish this by the time I get my 100th birthday telegram from the King
#tinygardenermouse
#fabricmouseadventures
#stopmotiongarden
#handcraftedgardener
#embroideredgarden
#tinymousetales
#whimsicalmouse
#stitchedmouse
#gardeningmagic
#mouseinthegarden
#cottagecoremouse
#embroiderymeetsnature
#miniaturegardens
#cutestopmotion
#handmadewonders
#fabricgardener
#stitchedstorytelling
#gardeningwithstitches
#tinygardeningtools
#tinymouseworld
#handmadegardener
#textilecreature
#miniatureembroidery
#mouseinthegarden
#gardenerwithneedles
#fairytalemouse
#craftygardenmouse
#stopmotion

After this, I’ll be working on many stages of growth, from seed to plant and water drops from a watering can, see that next year lol!
#tinygardenermouse
#fabricmouseadventures
#stopmotiongarden
#handcraftedgardener
#embroideredgarden
#tinymousetales
#whimsicalmouse
#stitchedmouse
#gardeningmagic
#mouseinthegarden
#cottagecoremouse
#embroiderymeetsnature
#miniaturegardens
#cutestopmotion
#handmadewonders
#fabricgardener
#stitchedstorytelling
#gardeningwithstitches
#tinygardeningtools
#tinymouseworld
#handmadegardener
#textilecreature
#miniatureembroidery
#mouseinthegarden
#gardenerwithneedles
#fairytalemouse
#craftygardenmouse
#stitchedwithlove

After this, I’ll be working on many stages of growth, from seed to plant and water drops from a watering can, see that next year lol!
#tinygardenermouse
#fabricmouseadventures
#stopmotiongarden
#handcraftedgardener
#embroideredgarden
#tinymousetales
#whimsicalmouse
#stitchedmouse
#gardeningmagic
#mouseinthegarden
#cottagecoremouse
#embroiderymeetsnature
#miniaturegardens
#cutestopmotion
#handmadewonders
#fabricgardener
#stitchedstorytelling
#gardeningwithstitches
#tinygardeningtools
#tinymouseworld
#handmadegardener
#textilecreature
#miniatureembroidery
#mouseinthegarden
#gardenerwithneedles
#fairytalemouse
#craftygardenmouse
#stitchedwithlove

I’m going to remake the little red wellies, I know they don’t need to be identical but one seems a little too different to the other. I’ve also bought a rather lovely kingfisher blue/green mix wool/yarn and planning a new sweater. His arms and head are fully jointed to a point where I’m pleased and now I need to make him another torso for sitting down (right now it’s one piece and has no mobility for anything other than standing) #monty #montymouse
#tinygardenermouse
#fabricmouseadventures
#stopmotiongarden
#handcraftedgardener
#embroideredgarden
#tinymousetales
#whimsicalmouse
#stitchedmouse
#gardeningmagic
#mouseinthegarden
#cottagecoremouse
#embroiderymeetsnature
#miniaturegardens
#cutestopmotion
#handmadewonders
#fabricgardener
#stitchedstorytelling
#gardeningwithstitches
#tinygardeningtools
#tinymouseworld
#handmadegardener
#textilecreature
#miniatureembroidery
#mouseinthegarden
#gardenerwithneedles
#fairytalemouse
#craftygardenmouse
#stitchedwithlove

I’m going to remake the little red wellies, I know they don’t need to be identical but one seems a little too different to the other. I’ve also bought a rather lovely kingfisher blue/green mix wool/yarn and planning a new sweater. His arms and head are fully jointed to a point where I’m pleased and now I need to make him another torso for sitting down (right now it’s one piece and has no mobility for anything other than standing) #monty #montymouse
#tinygardenermouse
#fabricmouseadventures
#stopmotiongarden
#handcraftedgardener
#embroideredgarden
#tinymousetales
#whimsicalmouse
#stitchedmouse
#gardeningmagic
#mouseinthegarden
#cottagecoremouse
#embroiderymeetsnature
#miniaturegardens
#cutestopmotion
#handmadewonders
#fabricgardener
#stitchedstorytelling
#gardeningwithstitches
#tinygardeningtools
#tinymouseworld
#handmadegardener
#textilecreature
#miniatureembroidery
#mouseinthegarden
#gardenerwithneedles
#fairytalemouse
#craftygardenmouse
#stitchedwithlove

With proud thanksgiving, a mother for her children,
England mourns for her dead across the sea.
Flesh of her flesh they were, spirit of her spirit,
Fallen in the cause of the free.

Solemn the drums thrill: Death august and royal
Sings sorrow up into immortal spheres.
There is music in the midst of desolation
And a glory that shines upon our tears.

They went with songs to the battle, they were young,
Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow.
They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted,
They fell with their faces to the foe.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.

They mingle not with their laughing comrades again;
They sit no more at familiar tables of home;
They have no lot in our labour of the day-time;
They sleep beyond England’s foam.

But where our desires are and our hopes profound,
Felt as a well-spring that is hidden from sight,
To the innermost heart of their own land they are known
As the stars are known to the Night;

As the stars that shall be bright when we are dust,
Moving in marches upon the heavenly plain,
As the stars that are starry in the time of our darkness,
To the end, to the end, they remain.

With proud thanksgiving, a mother for her children,
England mourns for her dead across the sea.
Flesh of her flesh they were, spirit of her spirit,
Fallen in the cause of the free.

Solemn the drums thrill: Death august and royal
Sings sorrow up into immortal spheres.
There is music in the midst of desolation
And a glory that shines upon our tears.

They went with songs to the battle, they were young,
Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow.
They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted,
They fell with their faces to the foe.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.

They mingle not with their laughing comrades again;
They sit no more at familiar tables of home;
They have no lot in our labour of the day-time;
They sleep beyond England’s foam.

But where our desires are and our hopes profound,
Felt as a well-spring that is hidden from sight,
To the innermost heart of their own land they are known
As the stars are known to the Night;

As the stars that shall be bright when we are dust,
Moving in marches upon the heavenly plain,
As the stars that are starry in the time of our darkness,
To the end, to the end, they remain.

Two years ago I watched The Jesus Revolution and then @thechosentvseries and then I bought a Bible (or 5) I threw out all the crystals and the spiritual books. I don’t see it as finding Jesus. He wasn’t gone. He was there all along, I just had my eyes closed #LoveIsPatient
#LoveIsKind
#Corinthians1313
#NewInFaith
#WalkInLove
#FaithAndLove
#ChristianKindness
#FaithJourney
#BeKindAlways
#InspiredByScripture
#GodIsLove
#LoveOneAnother
#LoveLikeJesus
#FaithAndKindness
#ChristianEncouragement
#LoveAboveAll
#KindnessMatters
#NewChristianLife
#ChristiansOfInstagram
#ChooseKindness
#DoEverythingInLove
#GrowingInGrace
#LetYourLightShine
#FaithHopeLove
#HeartOfKindness
#LoveOneAnotherDeeply
#GraceAndLove
#FaithfulHeart
#LoveAndCompassion
#LivingInHisLove

Two years ago I watched The Jesus Revolution and then @thechosentvseries and then I bought a Bible (or 5) I threw out all the crystals and the spiritual books. I don’t see it as finding Jesus. He wasn’t gone. He was there all along, I just had my eyes closed #LoveIsPatient
#LoveIsKind
#Corinthians1313
#NewInFaith
#WalkInLove
#FaithAndLove
#ChristianKindness
#FaithJourney
#BeKindAlways
#InspiredByScripture
#GodIsLove
#LoveOneAnother
#LoveLikeJesus
#FaithAndKindness
#ChristianEncouragement
#LoveAboveAll
#KindnessMatters
#NewChristianLife
#ChristiansOfInstagram
#ChooseKindness
#DoEverythingInLove
#GrowingInGrace
#LetYourLightShine
#FaithHopeLove
#HeartOfKindness
#LoveOneAnotherDeeply
#GraceAndLove
#FaithfulHeart
#LoveAndCompassion
#LivingInHisLove

Every now and again I’ll get a snotty comment about my ‘Hello Lovelies’ so last year the daughter @heyitslaurajane created this montage for me 😂😂😂 #hellolovelies

Every now and again I’ll get a snotty comment about my ‘Hello Lovelies’ so last year the daughter @heyitslaurajane created this montage for me 😂😂😂 #hellolovelies

When the clouds look like a longhorn ❤️ #onlyintexas #texaslonghorn #ilovetexas #texas

When the clouds look like a longhorn ❤️ #onlyintexas #texaslonghorn #ilovetexas #texas

Embroidery is a something that I love. It’s one of many mediums that totally empty my mind. In these days of ‘noise’ picking up a needle silences all that. I don’t care who you believe in. Who you vote for. What you eat. Where you shop. Quit your screaming at those that may not hold your beliefs. Quit being mean. Show some humanity. Show some love. And if you can’t do any of those things, that’s for you to deal with. Do everything in love. ❤️

Embroidery is a something that I love. It’s one of many mediums that totally empty my mind. In these days of ‘noise’ picking up a needle silences all that. I don’t care who you believe in. Who you vote for. What you eat. Where you shop. Quit your screaming at those that may not hold your beliefs. Quit being mean. Show some humanity. Show some love. And if you can’t do any of those things, that’s for you to deal with. Do everything in love. ❤️

I always go back to my mice ❤️ I just can’t help it. I’ve been making them for over ten years in one form or another and they are constantly evolving. This time I’m working on a slightly different build, jointed so that I can do some stop motion. But I’m also working on lots of embroidered elements for this one - the watering can is entirely chain stitch and then constructed using some felt. He needs a name and I’m veering towards Monty - well he does like gardening! just like one of my fav tv bods (@themontydon) #miniature #miniatureembroidery #stopmotion #animation #mouse #miceofinstagram #handembroidery

I always go back to my mice ❤️ I just can’t help it. I’ve been making them for over ten years in one form or another and they are constantly evolving. This time I’m working on a slightly different build, jointed so that I can do some stop motion. But I’m also working on lots of embroidered elements for this one - the watering can is entirely chain stitch and then constructed using some felt. He needs a name and I’m veering towards Monty - well he does like gardening! just like one of my fav tv bods (@themontydon) #miniature #miniatureembroidery #stopmotion #animation #mouse #miceofinstagram #handembroidery

One of the best things about commissions is getting to know about someone’s pet ❤️ this Sicilian Buttercup (what an awesome name!) chicken is called Repecka - best name for a chicken ever 😂 tell me your pet names! We always gave our animals human names although my rescued feral kitten started off as Crowley (Supernatural fan) but became Froot after the strange little noise he makes ❤️ #handembroidery #embroidery #chickens #chickensofinstagram #buttercupsicilian #sicilianbuttercup #petnames #embroiderynotai

One of the best things about commissions is getting to know about someone’s pet ❤️ this Sicilian Buttercup (what an awesome name!) chicken is called Repecka - best name for a chicken ever 😂 tell me your pet names! We always gave our animals human names although my rescued feral kitten started off as Crowley (Supernatural fan) but became Froot after the strange little noise he makes ❤️ #handembroidery #embroidery #chickens #chickensofinstagram #buttercupsicilian #sicilianbuttercup #petnames #embroiderynotai

This is now a massive problem! AI embroidery is NOT embroidery! We have to call them out, we have to report their posts and pages. The ai image pattern sellers on @etsy @etsyuk @etsysuccess need to be removed. What happened to the ‘human touch #etsy??? Nothing human about these designs? #aigeneratedart #aiembroidery #aiembroiderydesign

This is now a massive problem! AI embroidery is NOT embroidery! We have to call them out, we have to report their posts and pages. The ai image pattern sellers on @etsy @etsyuk @etsysuccess need to be removed. What happened to the ‘human touch #etsy??? Nothing human about these designs? #aigeneratedart #aiembroidery #aiembroiderydesign

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