I said on a previous post I would stitch every Royal cross stitch Teresa designed. Then I spotted this one on Etsy, downloaded the chart and can't wait to get started. This is quite a large design, the Queen is wearing a Norman Hartnell gown and the Irish State Coach bought by Queen Victoria in 1852 is in the background. This is the coach the Queen uses for the state opening of Parliament. The title Queen of the world is from a book of the same name by Robert Hartman. Of course I will want the book as well.
Still in lock down/isolation I can't go to the shops to buy supplies for the new cross stitch and will have to buy on line. Easter will be spent trying to finish my Queen Victoria sampler. Doing backstitch mostly
My bedside reading. This book is far far worse than the Ruby Princess and other cruise ships not allowed into the harbour because of the Corona virus. The book is written by the grt grt grandson of the doctor on board and the trip from England to Australia in 1852 was a nightmare. I went on 2 coastal cruises last year and maybe never again.
My gym/exercise bike for use when I must take a break from cross stitch.
Or is scrubbing the shower so it looks like new classed as exercise, I think so.
I polished the kitchen sink till it shone, this must count as exercise so now back to my cross stitch.
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Enjoy your new cross stitch and books. I have also started doing housework, my daughters are worried about me as I am not noted for my domestic skills.
ReplyDeleteHouse work is definitely classified as exercise in my opinion. I just finished cleaning and reorganizing the kitchen cupboards. Whew. I need a cup of tea now :)
ReplyDeleteShower, sink and cycle. All good gym equipment requiring lots of effort so you’ll definitely be able to get into that back stitching for Queen Victoria. Love the Norman Hartnell gown on Her Majesty. The book sounds interesting but what a dreadful voyage. Take care in isolation xo
ReplyDeleteAt least you found some nice things to keep you busy ! The trouble is as special shops are closed people who have time now can do anything ! Not even painting because there is no shop open to buy colors. I like your shower, in our new apartment we have one like that too. That's ideal for us vintage people !
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