Candle light, knitting and chemotherapy

I finally finished the Debbie Bliss Cardi I was knitting adding Cath Kidston cloth buttons, I am pleased with the 1950's look and plan to wear it over the holidays.

I was back at the hospital today for blood tests ( it's Day 15 of the second cycle) and again my immune system is low, neutrophine is .6 with white cells low, the haemoglobin is 11.6, so I have been asking people not to visit for a few days until I build up my resistance again. I have good energy during the day and have been sleeping and eating well. 

I am keeping the candles lighting and the stoves are blazing also. I am so thankful for all the visits, texts, messages, calls, comments, letters, cards, flowers and well wishes from all over the world. From Australia, America,Singapore,Belgium, Norway, France, England, to name a few. I had a huge bouquet of flowers from friends of my daughters and niece in England arrive today. There are wishes in the post box everyday. I really feel so supported and loved, thank you all so much, I really appreciate each and every one of you. 

Big hugs, 

Margie ❤️

Happy Summer Solstice

Carcassonne, France also known as La Cite, on the longest day of the year.  Hope your all enjoying the solstice. Big hugs, Margie ❤

Making Bunting

I am making bunting for Isla's birthday in July.  I have chosen a vintage fabric and have cut 42 triangles with my pinking shears today. Hope your enjoying a fine Sunday afternoon.  Big hugs, Margie ❤

Birthday cupcakes

Leiny made vegan lemon and lime cupcakes for her birthday, she made lemon curd filling and lime frosting, I put the sprinkles on,
Happy Birthday Lein ❤


Big hugs,
Margie

Three generations of Knitters

My Mum, Leiny, and I enjoyed a day together at the Knitting and stitching show in Dublin last weekend. We loved all the exhibits and restocked our stashes.

The knitting group completed 90 preemie baby hats. Photos over at Margie's Crafts The Vintage Store

Big hugs,

Margie ❤

Wash cloths

A while ago I introduced my mum to knitting cotton washcloths, when I made two, a pale blue and a yellow one. She began knitting with great energy and experimented with various patterns, colours, and designs. As a result her washcloths have been in great demand. She has made washcloths for all our family in Ireland and the UK.


She came to visit a few days ago and brought two, a pale blue one, and a white one. They look perfect in the bathroom and are just lovely on the skin. Thank you Mum.

Big hugs,

Margie

I just love crochet, particularly these granny squares, just when I think I am finished, I keep coming back and adding another border row. It really is great for de-stressing, or am I procrastinating. Back to the study so, I promise to tell you all about it in a future post.

Big hugs,

Margie

November blue and green

Blue is my favourite colour, I love cornflower blue and this wreath with cornflowers and daisies (marguerites) hangs over the mantle piece in the living room.


Mr. Margie has been busy in the garden and the forest in the last few weeks, and with the rainfall we have been having he never goes out without his wax hat.


The cape cod style bathroom at Chez Margie, sports some Margie's Crafts custom made (recycled fabric) cushion covers. I just love white lace ribbon.


The living room door is festooned by a curtain with lace edging and the blue chair is one of a pair ( a gift from Mr. Margie in the last few years). I love how candle light sets the ambiance in the evenings.

What's your favourite colour this month?

Big hugs,

Margie

Autumn wedding

Mr. Margie and I attended Seun and Daniel's wedding yesterday at the Victory centre in Dublin. The sun was shining (a rare occurance this year), the newly wed couple looked absolutely beautiful. I wore my "Coast" dress, with a "Micheal H" fascinator, and a "Primark/Penneys" coat. I was pleased to meet so many of Mr. Margie's work colleagues, all of whom made me feel so welcome.

Earlier this week I met Jonnet Middleton at her "Future menders" exhibit during the Fringe Festival in Dublin. I spent a pleasant half hour darning with her while she was interviewed by International journalists. I also met Sheila from the Crafts Council of Ireland, a felt maker and mender. It was a real pleasure to listen to Jonnet's philosophy, she has not bought anything for the last three years and believes in mending and making do. She is inspired by her 94 year old grandmother. She took 500 knitted pandas to china earlier this year as a guest of the Chinese government and presented them to an orphanage, click here to see a video of her panda project.

What are your thoughts on mending?



Big hugs,

Margie.

Sweet pea

The heavenly scent of, Lathyrus odoratus, sweet pea reminds me of when I was young and staying over at my Grandmother's house. It is currently winding its way up the side of the Arbor outside the back door, tiny delicate stems sneaking around the timber lattice.

Do you have any memories evoked by flowers?

Big hugs,

Margie

Mid Summer Wedding

The beautiful bride, Domonie, with her maid of honour, and sister, Kayla, outside the church. Domonie made the beautiful waistband for her dress herself, sewing fine beads, jewels and pearls on to a velvet ribbon.



I wore a powder blue "Regine" dress and coat, with a Condici hat (in the church), I spent some time chatting with Georgia and Chelsea, two London girls, cousins of the bride, who are magnificant musicians and singers.


Ciaran and Domonie, Mr and Mrs, after the ceremony.



Domonie, changed her outfit after dinner and danced all evening in this stunning gown.

Mr. Margie and I had a wonderful time at the wedding chatting and dancing (my feet never left the dance floor) with family, friends and guests. We hope Domonie and Ciaran have a fabulous life together.

Big hugs,

Margie

Sublime Flute Cardi

I have been knitting this Sublime Flute Cardi for Mel at Knitting group each Tuesday at Chez Margie.


Leiny bought me a pair of 4mm bamboo needles. I am in love with how they feel knitting with Sublime organic merino dk wool.



I am tickled pink with the scalloped edge. What have you on your needles?

Big hugs,

Margie