PDQ Cards

Tess says Happy Christmas to all @chimneyfarm_dogrescue #dogsofinstagram #rescuedog #tessthedoguk #Christmas https://www.instagram.com/p/Cml0gceNwtv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I don't often share personal stories but tomorrow marks 8 years of being a #previvor I have a faulty #brca2 gene meaning I had an 85% chance of developing #breastcancer. I made the decision to have a preventative double mastectomy surgery at @royalsurreycountyhospital to reduce my risk. The knowledge I gained from talking to my family helped us to investigate what was causing our cancer problems and do something about it. Knowledge is power. In this case it probably saved my life. Photo is of me two weeks after surgery with two of my four post op drains, fondly known as Mopsy and Topsy. I felt bloody awful but hugely relieved. https://www.instagram.com/p/ClmjSTEjNj-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Treated myself to a little embroidery kit from @theembroiderycart It's a fab kit with excellent instructions and everything you need. Now to find time to get started! #beginnerembroidery #greatideas #craftywannabe https://www.instagram.com/p/Cld1gNCtLqn/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Todays makes with @hellosunflowerstitches #Christmas #handcrafted #christmasdecorations https://www.instagram.com/p/CkmIAFNjJRG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Christmas is on its way. Having fun at @queenpipcards retreat! #cardmaking #christmascards #makeacardgiveacard https://www.instagram.com/p/CkS1z9Pj619/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Log cabin quilt is started. 12 squares down, lots and lots and lots more to do! Thanks to @hellosunflowerstitches for the photo. #quilting #logcabinquilt #sewinglove https://www.instagram.com/p/CjYlIyprd3K/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Log cabin quilt cutting has started. I may be sometime..... #quiltingforbeginners #fabriccutting #wishidnotstarted https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci58K1kDtpg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

A few little makes from today #simplestamping #stampinup #cardmaking #crafternoon https://www.instagram.com/p/CinKsYGDcvF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Back at @hellosunflowerstitches and enjoying (honest!) This week's challenge. No swear words were used.... Much lol https://www.instagram.com/p/CidcqFELyzX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Having a bit of a sort out today. Hanging pictures and doing all those 'odds and ends' jobs that I never seem to get round to. Nana Joan and Grandad Ken's wedding photo is now on view. #familyhistory #joansnook https://www.instagram.com/p/ChzfOHMDtdR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Singer 28K from 1894 and it's younger sibling, the 128K from 1916. Both use the same stitching mechanism, few subtle changes as Singer evolved their manufacturing processes. Bit of oil and a light clean and these will sew beautifully. They don't make them like this anymore. #Singer128k #singer28k #vintagesinger #vintagesewingmachine #antiquesewingmachine #singersewingmachine https://www.instagram.com/p/ChcUdTGDUWL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I used a masking technique on White glitter Paper with blending brushes to create this card. I've not been making cards recently so it was good to get back to papercraft and #cardmaking #simplestamping #stampingup #foldedhugs #memade #bespokecard https://www.instagram.com/p/ChNj4tRL3mX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Mojo is back in the house.. #simplestamping #stampingupuk #cardmaking https://www.instagram.com/p/ChMnol2Dc7Z/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Polish polish polish... Sewing machine oil does make the skin soft and brings out the shine in a antique sewing machine! #vintagejonessewingmachine #jonescsfamily #sewingmachinerestoration https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg_llsVqrMA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

A friend gifted me two family sewing machines that need a bit of TLC... Both very sorry looking machines. First is to remove the cobwebs and dust bunnies... #vintagejonessewingmachine #glamorousjob #antiquesewingmachine #sewingmachinerestoration https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg9FBptjfsZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks? Had a fab time learning how to sew my name using a free motion quilting. Many, many hours of practice needed 🤣 #freemotionquilting #newskill #quiltingforbeginners https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg7Nelfj6Wh/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I'd lost my card making mojo for a while so the desk has been crammed with sewing stuff. Having been set a challenge by my lovely friend @queenpipcards I cleared the decks opened the floodgates... Mojo is firmly back in the house 😁 Off to craft. I may be some time.... #stampinup #cardmaking #foldedhugs #cardmakingchallenge https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg6qCUlDj7g/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=