tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post8185063746528802410..comments2024-02-14T12:40:57.415+00:00Comments on A New Life in Wales: Bargains and a Hooky trialPamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-68390023295615129982015-02-19T16:22:47.773+00:002015-02-19T16:22:47.773+00:00We are having another day of mizzle, but more sewi...We are having another day of mizzle, but more sewing time.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-11992100239489213802015-02-19T16:21:34.231+00:002015-02-19T16:21:34.231+00:00off you go to The Jolly Jabber and download the pa...off you go to The Jolly Jabber and download the pattern, it was much easier to make than the cake, even with more pieces.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-43413659481541922742015-02-19T16:20:21.096+00:002015-02-19T16:20:21.096+00:00You only have one pair of hands, I never managed t...You only have one pair of hands, I never managed to craft much when I was working, if it was fine at weekends I was gardening, if it rained I was cleaning.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-31299738834275835252015-02-19T12:34:27.660+00:002015-02-19T12:34:27.660+00:00Your makes a lovely as always, I haven't seen ...Your makes a lovely as always, I haven't seen that pattern on crochet before will have to check it out. Especially love the machine block. I enjoy most forms of orange bug can't have grapefruit it brings on cystitis so keep clear. I take advantage of multiple buys, we have a Lloyds chemist near us and they always have offers on a £1 each or 6 for £5. I stock up on whatever we will use, it did catch me out though last time, on offer were panty liners, Colgate toothpaste(large) Dove deodorant, Dove soap and Paracetomol. It wasn't until a couple of weeks later I realised I paid £5 for 6 pks when they're only 39p on the normal shelf , they won't catch me again lol.<br /><br />Take care our weather is appalling<br /><br />Peg xPeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02316654845669641549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-11543855294871843422015-02-19T11:18:28.991+00:002015-02-19T11:18:28.991+00:00That great sewing machine block made into a sewing...That great sewing machine block made into a sewing machine cover, as suggested by Marlene, would make lovely Christmas present for a couple of young women I know.Frugal in Derbyshire https://www.blogger.com/profile/10221169113482164565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-88650611923660506172015-02-19T10:26:38.084+00:002015-02-19T10:26:38.084+00:00You have a link to your blog off my post today x t...You have a link to your blog off my post today x the photo is there of the tie quilt! XRachel Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17875808936389030446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-80428139659202908372015-02-19T08:38:32.188+00:002015-02-19T08:38:32.188+00:00What lovely things you have been making. I am ful...What lovely things you have been making. I am full of good intentions, but since we have set up our little antiques Unit, life seems to have gotten so much busier! I have two quilts to finish for my girls and today is a rainy day . . .Bovey Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117332471600275100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-74622606158640614872015-02-19T01:57:45.834+00:002015-02-19T01:57:45.834+00:00It is an easy pattern but looks intricate, I have ...It is an easy pattern but looks intricate, I have a stash of bright yarn and once my knitting is finished I will be hooking a blanket.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-54904234396645403392015-02-19T01:54:22.357+00:002015-02-19T01:54:22.357+00:00It is and it was easy to construct, the download i...It is and it was easy to construct, the download is free, the $5 payment is optional.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-45015820861902634982015-02-19T01:53:27.596+00:002015-02-19T01:53:27.596+00:00I have made scrappy quilted covers for my machines...I have made scrappy quilted covers for my machines but there is always room for another.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-5495184526325552752015-02-19T01:52:41.660+00:002015-02-19T01:52:41.660+00:00Cars are like teeth, it hurts to get them and the ...Cars are like teeth, it hurts to get them and the pain keeps coming till they are gone.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-31097582357335263292015-02-19T01:51:54.418+00:002015-02-19T01:51:54.418+00:00I love prunes, I can and do eat them like some eat...I love prunes, I can and do eat them like some eat sweeties, once a packet is opened it is gone in a day.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-39344164121480491302015-02-19T01:25:08.241+00:002015-02-19T01:25:08.241+00:00I'm so excited that you tried my pattern! It m...I'm so excited that you tried my pattern! It makes me really happy, you have no idea. I'm so glad it worked for you. I wasn't sure if I'd written it well. Thank you for trying it out.Jennifer Hayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685253944514672324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-39607454495126477672015-02-19T00:31:20.962+00:002015-02-19T00:31:20.962+00:00Your sewing machine block is great isn't it!! ...Your sewing machine block is great isn't it!! xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-91515762296887003262015-02-18T21:49:43.195+00:002015-02-18T21:49:43.195+00:00Loooove the sewing machine block....mmmmmmm I need...Loooove the sewing machine block....mmmmmmm I need sewing machine covers too!Emmbeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17714452750111235488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-16608255545693370122015-02-18T17:15:08.763+00:002015-02-18T17:15:08.763+00:00The sewing machine block looks great. I to love a ...The sewing machine block looks great. I to love a good bargain, especially when it is on something you already intended to buy. We have our MOT coming up soon and I'm hoping everything is up to scratch, we have just had to part with £300 on repairs. Lisa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07771477560117580643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-23458367957922021252015-02-18T15:09:43.057+00:002015-02-18T15:09:43.057+00:00Well done on your bogof's, I very often have g...Well done on your bogof's, I very often have grapefruit and oranges with a few prunes for breakfast.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-9356139040841702952015-02-18T14:09:07.920+00:002015-02-18T14:09:07.920+00:00My Lent observance is pure ingrained habit, I do ...My Lent observance is pure ingrained habit, I do not follow a religion now. I will make the quilt up once I have all the blocks. I am going to make a few birthday cake cushions during the year.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-37138964949925624412015-02-18T14:06:24.729+00:002015-02-18T14:06:24.729+00:00I look forward to seeing it, I did make a skirt ou...I look forward to seeing it, I did make a skirt out of men's ties when I was a teenager.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-71668028171964429792015-02-18T14:05:22.637+00:002015-02-18T14:05:22.637+00:00The block will go into a quilt when the last block...The block will go into a quilt when the last block is issued but you are right, it would make a good cover, something to think about.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-40008797711951684702015-02-18T14:04:21.891+00:002015-02-18T14:04:21.891+00:00It is so simple, I will probably use it for my nex...It is so simple, I will probably use it for my next blanket.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-76278706137936778522015-02-18T13:50:16.346+00:002015-02-18T13:50:16.346+00:00Busy Busy Pam, Its nice to see that you acknowledg...Busy Busy Pam, Its nice to see that you acknowledge lent as a follow on from shrove Tuesday, I do not follow a religion but admire those that do and follow traditions, the sewing machine block looks fab, will all the blocks be put together as one ? Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05213759909336433460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-65121004080081352362015-02-18T12:48:45.279+00:002015-02-18T12:48:45.279+00:00Ooo Pam I saw a thing on Facebook and thought of y...Ooo Pam I saw a thing on Facebook and thought of you. I screenshot it and will put it on tomorrow's blog. You might have seen one before but it was a quilt made up of men's' ties!!!Rachel Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17875808936389030446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-21833062970105744692015-02-18T11:17:23.849+00:002015-02-18T11:17:23.849+00:00Just finished my quick whip around the house and i...Just finished my quick whip around the house and ironing, so back to patchwork for me. love your bargains you got yesterday, I love it when products I use are on offer. Love, love your sewing machine patchwork, what you going to do with it, I would make it into a sewing machine cover. Poppypatchworkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12749159567150084975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-90883374927571649552015-02-18T11:15:20.365+00:002015-02-18T11:15:20.365+00:00Love the look of the crochet pattern, I will add t...Love the look of the crochet pattern, I will add that to my list of things to try Chickpeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010543012720394937noreply@blogger.com