I had Happy Post yesterday,
Ooh, it maybe a book.
It is. I found out about this whilst watching the Tales from Cuckoo Land podcast. The lovely Gayna was wearing a cardigan from it, I had to have the book, it was here in 2 days.
The back cover, a pretty cardigan with a band of "Lice Stitch " round the yoke. I think that I may continue it over the whole garment for warmth.
The Pink Cardigan before I ripped out the sleeves. I am leaving picking up stitches for the cuffs till during the week.
To help with the frogging I brewed a mug of Earl Grey, I did put a lid on it for 3 minutes. It is really delicious I may have ordered a caddy full.
Second package.
My drop spindle and some fibre.
My fingers are twitching.
But there are things that need doing first.
My flowers are doing nicely.
There are 2 roses that will not survive the stem trimming that is next on the agenda.
These ones would not fit into the other vase. The Lillies have had their stamens removed, that pollen stains everything it touches.
It would also not be beneficial to the SO's asthma
I hereby 'fess up to sneaking time to play with spindle and fibre. There may be a small lumpy bumpy skein drying as I type.
I know, I should only spin for a few minutes at a time. Ha, far too much fun for that rule.
I spun 2 lots and then had a go at plying.
Next time I will weigh 2 lots of fibre and then spin them, they are destined to go on my peg loom. I will put them on in the order that I make them, as a visual record. The aim is to make a wall hanging.
Dinner today is roast chicken, I am making forcemeat balls and some will be a meal with salad, probably on Tuesday. I just mix sausage meat with breadcrumbs, fresh herbs and garlic. I may stick a chilli in there as well along with some paprika, an egg to bind it all and then wrap the balls in bacon.
My washing machine has just finished so I am off to peg out.
How do we produce so much washing?
TTFN Pam
The amount of washing never ceases to amaze me, mind you, husband is a dirt magnet so that may explain some of it. I've had a look at a couple of those Leslie Sansone Walk at Home videos....impressed, I think I shall start doing them. Thank you for mentioning them! x
ReplyDeleteThere are so many to choose from that i have not had a hint of boredom. They may use most of the same steps but mixed up and with different music.
DeleteThose forcemeat balls sound good, for how long do you bake them?
ReplyDeleteIt depends on how big I make them, yesterdays were quite small so around 20 minutes.
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ReplyDeleteExciting post delivered to you. Hope you've enjoyed a good day playing and reading the book.
ReplyDeleteI did, and I had a sneaky look at some yarn online, I only looked, no buying happened.
DeleteWell done on trying the spinning, lumpy bumpy makes good crochet baskets for whatever, in any size you need....have fun ☺
ReplyDeleteIt was fun and as I was up a crack of dawn, I may have woken dawn up, I had another little go today. I am concentrating on the drafting now, it goes as smooth as silk and then Woops, I get a lump or it breaks.
DeleteI love lilies and those are beautiful specimens. Have fun with your spindle and fiber.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
The scent is amazing, very spicy and exotic. I would have them in the garden but so many cats wander through it that I dare not. The leaves are poisonous to cats and I am not sure that Herbie would not see them as a little snack.
DeleteIsn't it lovely to treat yourself to something crafty (or two!)? Glad you're having fun already with the drop spindle. Is it my friend Annie's peg loom you will be using? She will be smiling in heaven that her craft things are being used again.
ReplyDeleteIt is indeed, I will only be using the centre section for this but have the cotton yarn ready to make a larger rug for the bathroom. I am saving that project for the summer, I figure that my hands will not get so sticky with weaving.
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