Hurrah for OPAM 2011

I am so glad Kris and Peg have started the One project a month challenge for 2011! Just what I needed! I have had a hard time getting started after the move. My work space is a lot smaller (as you can see) and my stash is still in boxes on my desk and under my desk. I am hoping for some shelves soon.....
See the cute bag hanging on the wall - that was part of my Christmas present from Di - it has a cute doggy print and it makes me smile so I have it where I can see it.

I have put up my sewing machine in the living-room for now and I do have a finish, finally! I have made a sewing kit for someone in Australia that needs a New Beginning (see sidebar). And of course I got it ready for the mail before I thought of taking a photo ... I just hope it helps someone :)

Although I haven't done so much sewing, I have been busy. I have been out walking. Walking on snow is a lot better for my feet than asphalt. The weather has been cold, but hardly any snow and what did come was like glittering fairy dust! And we have had a lot of sunny days. This is a view from our sitting room. The mountains here are more rounded than in the west and so the paths here aren't as hilly - suits me being able to see far around (being raised in the Sussex downs). So the dogs and I have been trying out different paths - Sunday we walked to the farm you can see in the background.

And this is our new home. We are settling in ok. I have joined a pilates class at a gym in town so I get out and see other people. I have tried Zumba, too. Great fun - I love to dance! (And I don't have to drag an unwilling partner to this!!) I just hope my foot doesn't react too much. Not too bad at the moment, so keeping fingers crossed. (No wonder I don't get any sewing done ....)

Want to help?

The news from Australia is devastating and a lot of us are wishing we could help, but feel we are so far away.. Well, here is a way to help crafters get started again. Send love and hope with a sewing kit to someone who needs a new beginning. Just click on the appeal button on my side bar for instructions.

Moving house ..

Mum! Mum! Come and look ... I've found us a new house! What do you think?

Well, I'm going to try it out even if you don't ... zzz.....

I'm sure I heard a tinkling bell in here. It's usually in with the Christmas stuff! Maybe in that corner there ...

Ooops! Just helping you unpack, Mum!

Boxes everywhere! Tiffi has enjoyed herself! She loves climbing in and having a good nose around. Thank goodness most of them are now unpacked and things are getting into place. I  have to check for stowaways in boxes destined for storage in the loft - too cold up there for my furry baby :)  Filix loves his crate which is standing on the heated floor downstairs. I'm glad they have both settled down so quickly. A good start to a new year with new challenges and possiblilities. I wish you all a great 2011!