I have been getting on really well with the list of things that I have to do before I leave for the UK, so much so that I managed to sneak another thing on to the crafting list.

I was getting some new stickers sorted for Katy, as she is going to be at various festivals and in the display field at one of them, and I saw this lovely slogan that I thought that I would adapt. I have various hoop embroideries featuring caravans in Katy, so thought that a Renault Kangoo would be good, in case she starts suffering an identity crisis 😉

The plan is to chain stitch around the outlines and backstitch the lettering, and add some stars stitched in metallic thread.

I have been really enjoying doing the hoop embroidery with my friends from sewing group so wanted to do some more myself. They have all been very inspired, there were lots of finishes in beautiful colours last week, and some very good works in progress.

Lynne was extremely inspired and has started a sampler of different stitches.

I have done well with the new dress for re-enactment, the dreaded holes have come out fine and I am now on the tidying up all of the seams, which involves lots of nice hand stitching while binge watching on Netflix 😉

I have also finished this cute little cross stitch, that I started last year. This will go in the front of the van when I am at meet ups with one of the van life Facebook groups that I am a member of, so people will know it is me. The slogan of the group is , ‘carpe diem’, which means, ‘seize the day’ . The pattern is an adaptation of one from a cross stitch magazine, not sure which one now.

I have backed it with some of the lovely van fabric that I also used for the other cushions in the camper.

I will also need to sort out the summer crafting projects. I will be taking some cross stitch Christmas ornaments, as I have another 8 to stitch. I will also knit at least one of the unicorns from the latest Little Cotton Rabbits’ pattern.

I will also be making some more of the Textured Dresses as they are so useful for both the knitted animals, Barbies and the Rainbow Rascals dolls that I have been knitting for Christmas boxes this year.

I have only finished Poppy so far, Violet is still in bits in the cupboard!

I have also packed my flower book as I am determined to learn to crochet flowers for a garland for Katy this summer.

They are all great projects for doing in the small space of the van. I am so excited about the summer ahead, I have 4 months on the road and can’t wait to share all of my adventures with you. Last summer I was looking forward to it, but this year I am even more excited as I know how very much I loved it last year 🙂

I will hopefully have chance for a couple more blog posts before I go. Until then have fun, take care, stay safe and thanks for visiting.