tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post2581135149318039863..comments2023-09-30T22:07:52.362+10:00Comments on Coal Valley View: 52 Weeks of Happy 3/52Mel @ Coal Valley Viewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00773581188651200076noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-2938358184686839612013-01-27T19:39:02.866+11:002013-01-27T19:39:02.866+11:00Pretty agapanthas :)Pretty agapanthas :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03085054284790032962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-29630648433148613692013-01-26T23:43:08.690+11:002013-01-26T23:43:08.690+11:00I found that exact tin a few months back and I lov...I found that exact tin a few months back and I love it, mine was empty, what a bonus with all those colours in yours. Love your aggies too, mine are only just starting to appear. And the rainbow pencil effect, goodness if i bought Roboboy an electric sharpener and allowed him colour sorting privelages I probably wouldn't see him for weeks. Last week we had a playdate and he managed to spend half of it organising his mates bedroom! mel xBungalowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591099131301027446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-68847789880446680632013-01-26T22:07:56.287+11:002013-01-26T22:07:56.287+11:00i bought that sharpener this week too - its made m...i bought that sharpener this week too - its made me a very happy mama<br />(but now I want to sort the pencils like you!)<br />I wanted a sewing machine for Christmas too but forgot to tell Santa - maybe next year!!allyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10009232448247160974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-34822009190755985252013-01-23T23:57:23.558+11:002013-01-23T23:57:23.558+11:00What a happy post! So glad little Flynn is happy a...What a happy post! So glad little Flynn is happy again. I always forget about that 6 week growth spurt and niggle. I do think things get easier when everything's back to normal and back into routine. Not that we want to wish away the holidays! Your pencil tins made me laugh. I loved my electric pencil sharpener. So efficient. We lost the wire to ours. Heaven knows where it got to. What a treasure you found. Good luck with the sewing. I've always wanted to try but don't have a machine. Can't imagine having a wallaby in the garden. Magical. What happened to the snake? Sarah xxmumofsixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00715014690375416475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-8721114543479281372013-01-23T23:15:47.769+11:002013-01-23T23:15:47.769+11:00I think my heart would have skipped a beat when op...I think my heart would have skipped a beat when opening that tin of threads up! Though they look so pretty like that I would be scared to use them :) I think the numbers would be the shade/colour. So glad Flynn is sleeping better for you. I found each time I had a newborn I had completely forgotten all those little milestones particular to each age.Taniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00123593037593548003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-81205436680702977622013-01-23T09:30:14.723+11:002013-01-23T09:30:14.723+11:00And check out "nana company" and "r...And check out "nana company" and "rosylittlethings" blogs for gorgeous embroidery inspiration!Kimberley https://www.blogger.com/profile/17146156270002756428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-12544742501524567102013-01-23T09:28:15.720+11:002013-01-23T09:28:15.720+11:00Wow - that WAS the best find in the second hand sh...Wow - that WAS the best find in the second hand shop! Quite jealous! :) How neat seeing wallabies. Agapanthus are every where here too and I actually think the council has them listed as an invasive plant now and they are banned from being sold at garden centres. Love the pencil jars - we have far too many writing implements in this house - I usually end up taking piles into school classrooms. A good time of the year to stock up n them now though through the big school stationery sales!Kimberley https://www.blogger.com/profile/17146156270002756428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-62793487448248406582013-01-23T02:42:43.379+11:002013-01-23T02:42:43.379+11:00Love agapanthus too! Gorgeous photos Mel.
tash
Love agapanthus too! Gorgeous photos Mel.<br /><br />tash<br /><br />tash @ Little Bit of Thymehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09817498832895478176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-88627185483224748802013-01-22T14:41:16.413+11:002013-01-22T14:41:16.413+11:00I can't believe you see Wallabies outside your...I can't believe you see Wallabies outside your window... all I see are squirrels and deer, and I still get excited about the deer families especially when they bring their fawns by. From around here Wallabies are what you see in a zoo :)simonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04666859949065117637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-5806334521745621122013-01-22T13:09:30.600+11:002013-01-22T13:09:30.600+11:00BEAUTIFUL!
I simply love the detail you pay attent...BEAUTIFUL!<br />I simply love the detail you pay attention to,<br />your images are so restful to look at.<br /><br />Gotta love smiggle ;-)naomi oranahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15899009927467890248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-12635781179009671222013-01-22T06:56:54.712+11:002013-01-22T06:56:54.712+11:00I would have done exactly the same thing with the ...I would have done exactly the same thing with the coloured pencils. xA little bit countryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16683516169183026473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-31738610974052787652013-01-21T22:07:17.304+11:002013-01-21T22:07:17.304+11:00Gorgeous collection of snaps Mel. I had no idea ab...Gorgeous collection of snaps Mel. I had no idea about the bumble bees being introduced or the damaging impact of them, little buggers. Love your $5 find. I think the numbers might relate to colours, as usually thread colours are differentiated by numbers. Someone has obviously wound the thread onto their own cards, maybe for better storage or accessibility. Look at me being all speculative, haha! And just look at those pretty pencils all sorted... it's amazing how quickly they turn to chaos isn't it?! xoxoAll For Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151973819133926868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-26169244924774812422013-01-21T14:09:23.387+11:002013-01-21T14:09:23.387+11:00What a great buy at the second hand store. The num...What a great buy at the second hand store. The numbers probably refer to the color number of the thread. Most embroidery and cross stitch charts use thread numbers to relate to the symbols for the chart or pattern. Have a great day. Love the wallabies.<br /><br />SharonGrammy Braxtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15719293877336161714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-38742960645469270642013-01-21T11:44:54.349+11:002013-01-21T11:44:54.349+11:00I think that's why I never liked them much bec...I think that's why I never liked them much because they grow like weeds in these parts. The pencils were found under beds, in the car, down the sides of the lounge cushions, everywhere but the pencil tin!!!Mel @ Coal Valley Viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00773581188651200076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-16212872044971765342013-01-21T11:31:49.893+11:002013-01-21T11:31:49.893+11:00I love agapanthus' too!! Can't believe tha...I love agapanthus' too!! Can't believe that such a bold handsome flower is considered a weed of sorts! And I too love the way you have put those pencils together in all their pretty colors....wish I was that organised....just wish I knew where all the pens and pencils vanish to in our house....<br />xLittle Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17818077238741508009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-83736724542900004352013-01-21T10:40:02.010+11:002013-01-21T10:40:02.010+11:00what an exciting post mel! i'm happy you were ...what an exciting post mel! i'm happy you were all able to have an afternoon at the beach, very soul filling. beautiful lavendar flowers, i think my grandmother used to grow those too. what a FIND, the embroidery threads! it's a real treasure, my very favorite kind. i love the carefully wrapped colors, the way it's all so handmade and was once was loved and used, and now to be again! and wow! wallabies? are these the same as kangaroos? they hop around your place? wow! i really want to come there now, i would love to see one. i completely love that last photo too, love that you sharpened all those pencils in your new handy electric sharpner and divided them up by color. i would do that too, just because it brings so much pleasure. and i LOVE your nat geo world map hanging above. i love a home with books and maps. thank you for a most enjoyable visit! Lori annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02860428306713379828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-82774208639566209852013-01-21T09:17:29.022+11:002013-01-21T09:17:29.022+11:00Really wonderful happy things here! The pencils ar...Really wonderful happy things here! The pencils arranged by colour look so pretty. For what it's worth, I can't put a book on the shelf without alphabetising it. The tin was a terrific bargain, and full of treasure. <br /><br />I'm off to buy an electric pencil sharpener now...<br /><br />Gillian xGillian Roehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05080123177116154219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-69154464016869904032013-01-21T09:06:25.027+11:002013-01-21T09:06:25.027+11:00Love the pencils in their colour coordinated jars!...Love the pencils in their colour coordinated jars! I am a sucker for colour coordination. I would say the numbers on the thread are the colour codes. So if you wanted to buy more of a particular colour for a project you could use that number to make sure you get the same shade. I love the tin they came in too. What a great find!Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04152509228698416413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-42950013555897039792013-01-21T09:01:40.328+11:002013-01-21T09:01:40.328+11:00The tin is definitely a bargain. The pencils hilar...The tin is definitely a bargain. The pencils hilarious! That is pure art teacher you are doing there. In fact I may have to rush out and buy an electric sharpener! Thank goodness only one of mine will still allow covered books. It used to take two full days of contact paper and stickers and a big twitch in the left eye!!!!<br />Never mind the baby settling so soon. At least you have lots of holders when he needs cuddles!anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11433701550878013807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-17186648009279653252013-01-21T00:33:51.725+11:002013-01-21T00:33:51.725+11:00That tin is a total steal I reckon, what a beaut!That tin is a total steal I reckon, what a beaut!Ruby Hoppenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09131475364277160081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-85627803507791195452013-01-20T23:54:37.572+11:002013-01-20T23:54:37.572+11:00Hi Mel, have been enjoying catching up on your las...Hi Mel, have been enjoying catching up on your last few posts - so relaxing! The embroidery floss is a lovely bonus to the tin purchase & good value too. The numbers relate to the shade & if you ever do a counts cross stitch from a kit they will specify the colour by number. I imagine you will just use the colours as you wish & goodness knows how old they are or if the colours had faded since they were bought. Love from us all in Sydney xo LjLaraJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13640021633784167243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-90438517413927888812013-01-20T23:21:31.058+11:002013-01-20T23:21:31.058+11:00I love the way the lady that owned the thread orga...I love the way the lady that owned the thread organised them by cutting out those indented strips and her writing reminds me of the way my grandmother used to write. Annie is right, the numbers are the shade of the colour. The colours are a lovely mix. Have a happy week Mel!Naturally Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15999271127735997770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-68944497672986480782013-01-20T22:54:40.703+11:002013-01-20T22:54:40.703+11:00Agapanthus are really a beautiful flower. I have ...Agapanthus are really a beautiful flower. I have one bush but it's never flowered I think it might need a different spot. And your embroidery cottons are just like mind that my grandmother gave to me, I still have them I can't bear to use them as she is no longer with us. I have a feeling the numbers might relate to the colour numbers when you by the thread but I'm not 100% sure about that. I don't think I could have resisted colour coding either, they look great all lined up in jars. xxCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11314373295390794669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-41156728390347883912013-01-20T22:48:17.058+11:002013-01-20T22:48:17.058+11:00Hi Mel
I just popped online for half an hour, and...Hi Mel<br /><br />I just popped online for half an hour, and there you were at the top of my blog roll ... will this comment post first I wonder.<br /><br />The threads are gorgeous! I can think of so many things you could make with them. The numbers will be the manufacturers colour numbers. If working from a chart you will be told which colour threads you need by number not name as there are so many colours to choose from. If you Google some of the numbers you should be able to discover if these are DMC, Anchor or whatever brand. That really was a box of treasure!<br /><br />Hope you're not too hot in Tasmania. It's snowing again here! And thank you for the get well wishes, very much appreciated :DAnnie Cholewahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17608057589525908147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-64836329984592182812013-01-20T22:45:17.102+11:002013-01-20T22:45:17.102+11:00oh happy days indeed at your house! Glad to hear ...oh happy days indeed at your house! Glad to hear things have settled with Flynn and I hope he gives you enough rest so you can practise your sewing...are are a natural. As for your op shop find...I'd say bargain...those numbers relate to the brand colour number...or skein number i think they may call it. Next time you in a lincraft or spotty take a look at all the threads...they have their own unique numbering system. This will only really matter if you want to match it later. We are getting kangaroos on our block too ...although I think they'll move on once the builders start! have a lovely week Mel xx<br /><br />ps - I'm off to smiggle to buy an electric sharpener! Brenda @ 13 Acreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15936530633161291153noreply@blogger.com