Around the world Blog Hop....

I was asked by the wonderful Kim of Wisdom with needle and thread to take part in the Around the world Blog Hop.  Thank you so much, Kim, for including me.  If you click on the link above it will take you to Kim's Blog Hop post.

The idea is that you all learn a little more about me (although if you are a regular reader of my blog I am pretty sure that all of my secrets have been laid bare already - lol!)

Anyway, here goes.....

1. What am I working on?

Well, I have so many WIPs (honestly, if I showed them all to you we would be here until Christmas!), that I will just show you what I worked on yesterday.  It was Day 8 of Santa's 12 Days of Christmas by Prairie Schooler, this is a Sunday SAL which I do with the lovely Linda.

This is a very important piece to me as it has helped me develop a great friendship with Linda.  Linda and I used to SAL with Debbie, who sadly and unexpectedly passed away recently so we keep SALing in her honour.  RIP dear Debbie.

2. How does my work differ from others of its genre?

Short answer quick: Nothing.  I am not special, I just love to stitch (although I do often get compliments on my stitching, which is so lovely to receive.)

3. Why do I write/create what I do?

Hmm, in some ways already answered by 2. above.  As I stitch because I love to stitch and create. For me, it is the journey of creation which I love (which may be why I am a Serial Starter) rather than the finish - although I do love a good Happy Dance, too.

However, I started blogging as I saw it as a way of keeping a journal of my life, my accomplishments and my stitching.  But it has become so much more.  I have made so many wonderful friends in the bloggy, stitching world and I have shared so much of myself and gained so much love and support that now my blog, Kitten Stitching, is a little bit of my soul which I share with you all each time I post.  It has become my blessing.

4. How does my writing/creating work?

Well, I stitch what I feel like whenever I can, take part in lots of Exchanges and SALs, all of which keeps me busy, happy and healthy.  For the writing, I usually try to post nearly every day or second day but it is not unknown for me to skip a week or so, if Life or computer issues get in the way.

Now, part of this is to tag three other bloggers, I am not very good at this part.  I did ask several people but only two wished to take part, so I am going to have to go with two (as I hate to be a nag and I didn't want to bother other people).

So, my two next bloggers, who will post next Monday, 13th October are:

the wonderful Chiara from The Grey Tail (Italy)

and

the gorgeous Noni from Fireflies and Cats in the Garden (Perth, Western Australia)

You will see why they are good bloggy friends, we are all cat lovers!

UPDATE:  My good bloggy, stitchy friend, Brigitte, has decided to hop onboard the fun train - please check out her blog At Brigitte's place (I think that she lives in Germany - Brigitte, can you please verify that?) and you will see some gorgeous stitching.

Thanks for visiting, 

hugs,