Ian
@challenger3802.bsky.social
Waze editor, Methodist local preacher, Dad. I also have a model railroad
Completed tapestry, "Pole Position".
A 1920s racing car at speed, kicks up the dirt as it speeds past a group of spectators.
Tapestry wools from Anchor and DMC, a half cross-stitch is used on the printed canvas.
Now it needs framing and hanging on a wall
#cross-stitch #tapestry
A 1920s racing car at speed, kicks up the dirt as it speeds past a group of spectators.
Tapestry wools from Anchor and DMC, a half cross-stitch is used on the printed canvas.
Now it needs framing and hanging on a wall
#cross-stitch #tapestry
November 30, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Completed tapestry, "Pole Position".
A 1920s racing car at speed, kicks up the dirt as it speeds past a group of spectators.
Tapestry wools from Anchor and DMC, a half cross-stitch is used on the printed canvas.
Now it needs framing and hanging on a wall
#cross-stitch #tapestry
A 1920s racing car at speed, kicks up the dirt as it speeds past a group of spectators.
Tapestry wools from Anchor and DMC, a half cross-stitch is used on the printed canvas.
Now it needs framing and hanging on a wall
#cross-stitch #tapestry
The most annoying part of tapestry (for me), the sky, is complete. Not long to go, and the picture will be finished. Large blocks of plain blue sky is not my favourite part of any picture. #tapestry #crossstitch
October 11, 2025 at 4:36 PM
The most annoying part of tapestry (for me), the sky, is complete. Not long to go, and the picture will be finished. Large blocks of plain blue sky is not my favourite part of any picture. #tapestry #crossstitch
Garden flowers part 2. Nigara Black Lace, Elderflower, Coleanthus and an unknown plant that flowers each year. #flowers #gardening
May 21, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Garden flowers part 2. Nigara Black Lace, Elderflower, Coleanthus and an unknown plant that flowers each year. #flowers #gardening
Garden flowers part 1. Pelargonium, Pansy, Dog Rose & an unknown variety. #flowers #gardening
May 21, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Garden flowers part 1. Pelargonium, Pansy, Dog Rose & an unknown variety. #flowers #gardening
These pansies were planted in September, they're still in bloom in May. #flowers #gardening
May 11, 2025 at 7:54 PM
These pansies were planted in September, they're still in bloom in May. #flowers #gardening
Trainspotting at London Euston in yesterday's sunshine. A good range of Averos, Pendolinos, and EMUs. #Railway #Trains #Trainspotting
April 6, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Trainspotting at London Euston in yesterday's sunshine. A good range of Averos, Pendolinos, and EMUs. #Railway #Trains #Trainspotting
I've no idea what I planted, but it's in bloom. The photo shows the petals as lilac, but in the evening light they are a baby blue colour. #flowers #gardening
March 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM
I've no idea what I planted, but it's in bloom. The photo shows the petals as lilac, but in the evening light they are a baby blue colour. #flowers #gardening
Daffodils in Hatfields Green, Southwark. A green space hidden away on the south bank of the Thames, on the site of an envelope factory.
March 11, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Daffodils in Hatfields Green, Southwark. A green space hidden away on the south bank of the Thames, on the site of an envelope factory.
Visited by the cat, no work possible until cat biscuits supplied
February 27, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Visited by the cat, no work possible until cat biscuits supplied
I've still got Snowdrops in bloom - we're fast heading into March - brightening up my window sills
February 27, 2025 at 10:52 AM
I've still got Snowdrops in bloom - we're fast heading into March - brightening up my window sills
Valentine's Day cup cakes. Much tastier than a bunch of flowers
February 13, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Valentine's Day cup cakes. Much tastier than a bunch of flowers
First snowdrops of the season in bloom (I'd forgotten I had planted them, so it was a lovely surprise to see them). #flower #gardening
February 8, 2025 at 5:43 PM
First snowdrops of the season in bloom (I'd forgotten I had planted them, so it was a lovely surprise to see them). #flower #gardening
Finished my daughter's Christmas present (she got bored after 7 diamonds). Diamond art picture of a unicorn standing amongst flowers in the moonlight. There are LEDs which light up and randomly flash. #art
February 1, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Finished my daughter's Christmas present (she got bored after 7 diamonds). Diamond art picture of a unicorn standing amongst flowers in the moonlight. There are LEDs which light up and randomly flash. #art
Gave my two old Hornby Dublo engines and wagons an outing tonight #modelrailway
January 17, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Gave my two old Hornby Dublo engines and wagons an outing tonight #modelrailway
Obligatory Christmas cake photo
December 24, 2024 at 3:06 PM
Obligatory Christmas cake photo
Turned the canvas on a little more today. The picture pops once the wool is in place. The canvas is approx. 15" top to bottom, so winding it on feels like an achievement moment each time
December 16, 2024 at 12:10 PM
Turned the canvas on a little more today. The picture pops once the wool is in place. The canvas is approx. 15" top to bottom, so winding it on feels like an achievement moment each time
Progress made on my tapestry today. At the point of turning the canvas on to start the next section.
It's always interesting to see what the next 2-3 inches of picture will look like. #crossstitch
It's always interesting to see what the next 2-3 inches of picture will look like. #crossstitch
December 7, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Progress made on my tapestry today. At the point of turning the canvas on to start the next section.
It's always interesting to see what the next 2-3 inches of picture will look like. #crossstitch
It's always interesting to see what the next 2-3 inches of picture will look like. #crossstitch
With Winter knocking on the door, the Pansies are still putting on a good show.
This is the first time the orange ones have shown themselves. #flowers
This is the first time the orange ones have shown themselves. #flowers
December 7, 2024 at 4:53 PM
With Winter knocking on the door, the Pansies are still putting on a good show.
This is the first time the orange ones have shown themselves. #flowers
This is the first time the orange ones have shown themselves. #flowers
Little by little, it comes together, one stitch at a time.
Little pieces like this are all I typically see, small choices that affect the broader picture.
Little pieces like this are all I typically see, small choices that affect the broader picture.
November 30, 2024 at 3:45 PM
Little by little, it comes together, one stitch at a time.
Little pieces like this are all I typically see, small choices that affect the broader picture.
Little pieces like this are all I typically see, small choices that affect the broader picture.
(Not my photo) These EPB units used to be the mainstay of suburban services in North Kent, from 1960-2000
November 24, 2024 at 4:46 PM
(Not my photo) These EPB units used to be the mainstay of suburban services in North Kent, from 1960-2000