After a family Birthday outing for D in L on Sunday I went for a walk up the Canal. ( often used to do it but its a bit far away so haven't for some years )
Tuesday, May 06, 2025
A Sunshiny Day.
After a family Birthday outing for D in L on Sunday I went for a walk up the Canal. ( often used to do it but its a bit far away so haven't for some years )
Monday, April 21, 2025
2 Finishes.
Thanks Janice, Loulee and Louise for replying and giving me suggestions.
Someone has already made bowl cosies.
The basket idea would need to contain something else( not Easter ) as its not needed till June. But I did make a small cloth basket . It took me far too long ( I'm slow ) to make but could be made more quickly using a solid fabric strip instead of pieced. ( the idea originally came from Pink Penguin many years ago ) ( she has a very good tutorial ) Back then I made several in different sizes. Some I am still using.
The other project finished has been nearly a year in the making. Biggest Grandson and I together started knitting peggy squares. His knitting is quite good for a 9 year old boy ( they do a little each day at school ) ( Waldorf school ) The squares are left over 4ply pure wool from jerseys I knitted the boys.
I sewed them together and knitted an edging then blocked it to try and straighten the slightly scalloped sides. ( photo is on the floor drying after I pinned it out and sprayed with water. )
Monday, March 31, 2025
What to make for the Sales Table.
With our exhibition coming up in a few weeks time all the members of our P and Q Group are asked to make items for the Sales Table. Easy request you would think. Try to come up with something novel; new idea; not too expensive; well made and appealing.
From past experience we know shoppers don't want to pay much. Some will inspect and handle everything and then buy nothing. Other quilters and sewers know the value of items and are the best customers.
I have made this so far.
Sunday, March 23, 2025
An Amazing Specimen
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Looking Ahead.
Monday, February 24, 2025
Some Finishes.
Monday, February 10, 2025
Blueberries.
Monday, February 03, 2025
A Very Warm Busy Harvest Time.
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Good Read.
I have just finished this book. I really enjoyed it . Fiona writes a great tale. Hard to put down.
fionamcintosh.com/books/ I have read about 8 others by her and this would rate with the best.
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Home grown sweetcorn is a favourite of ours. I microwave the cob with some of the green outer still on, for 2 minutes 10 seconds. . Cool for a couple of minutes, peel and slather with butter and lemon pepper.Sunday, January 05, 2025
Less Not More.
5 days into a new year already and not a great deal to show for it.