Monday 14 March 2011

The Birthday Boy & Airedale Stitching

It was Archie's birthday on Saturday, he was nine years old, so we had a little party for him. Here he is helping himself to a French Fancy. He didn't realise you are not supposed to eat the paper case too!
He hasn't changed very much over the years and can still behave like a puppy when the mood takes him. I love this photo of him dressed as Jekyll and Hyde for a fun day. I made the costume myself and he was lucky enough to win first prize.

This photo is from a previous birthday, a couple of candles less, which I made into a card for his grandmother's birthday.

I always keep stitching magazines that have Airdale charts in them and I have made these several times for gifts and for myself. For this sachet I charted the heart and alphabet myself and filled it with lavender I grew in my garden last year.

John has been asking for a hand knitted sweater for some time but I've been putting it off (all those stitches) but decided last week to make a start. I am actually quite enjoying it, the stitch pattern and colour changes make it interest even if I am having to use two circular needles to hold all those stitches!

11 comments:

  1. Happy birthday Archie!...I love Airedales. They have so much character (my dogs have always loved the paper cases too...even the most well behaved ones!)
    Susan x

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  2. Happy Birthday to a sweet boy!

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  3. O so sweet your boy !!! are that real choclates??? and cake????...o my....enjoy his birthday.....love Ria.....xxx

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  4. Happy 9th Birthday, Archie!! He has such personality, Shirley! I love the photo of him as Jekyll and Hyde--your costume is perfect.

    Good luck with your sweater--I have no idea how to knit so I'm sure it will look perfect to me :)

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  5. Happy 9th birthday, Archie! You are sure one handsome boy!
    The sachet is so cute and John's sweater is going to be gorgeous!

    Love ya lots
    Maggie and Mitch

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  6. Happy Birthday Archie..!!
    He certainly is enjoying those french fancies - lol. x

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  7. You have been very busy!

    I like so much all your stitchings,the bunnyes,the flowers and of course the Airedale terriers!

    Sunflower Tapestry is awesome,great work!

    Growing your own Lavender sounds so romantic
    sometimes I wish we have just a bit more warmer climate.

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  8. Thanks for popping over to my blog recently - it's lovely to find yours! Archie is a gorgeous dog - I love airedales, and your cross stitch one is lovely too! Hope you and Archie are having a great week.
    Helen x

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  9. How sweet, he's so gorgeous. Loving your work.

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  10. Archie is mega cute and clearly enjoys having his photo taken. Your cross stitch Archie is brilliant Shirley

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  11. Oh dear we are a bit late wishing Archie a Happy Birthay. He certainly had a fun day.

    Love all the Airedale sewing, our hooman is hopeless with a needle. :-(

    Molly, Taffy, Monty and Winnie

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