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Tuesday 13 November 2018

Here I go again



This is now the width I require, I used a much bigger hook for my chain, it allowed me to keep it neat and loose, so I am now very pleased with the first row, it's not tight and lays flat to the width I require. Just waiting for my yarn to arrive, on reviewing the amount of yarn required, I have placed a second order, and added the extra cost to my stash list.
I have booked myself on a needle felting course near Oxford, it's something I have wanted to do for ages, I even have items in my stash for this craft, and a nice book for reference, it's shown on my side panel, under things to try. It's not until April next year, but I am excited to be going. The last craft I want to do more, is tatting using a finger shuttle, I was shown how to make lace this way a couple of years ago, but I need to practice more, I again have everything I require.
Hubby is now going out and about more, we try and go to supermarkets when they are less busy or visit the smaller ones. At this time of year it's hard to get out and walk without getting wet, the weekend and last few days are a perfect example of the heavy showers about. He is pottering around the house and garage, which helps keep the boredom at bay. I am keeping an eye on him to ensure he does not lift anything. But it is really nice to see him back to himself, he is also making lunches, just simple things, we keep a stool in the kitchen so he can sit. Anyone who knows me, will understand I am not a domestic goddess in the kitchen, I don't enjoy cooking, I would rather clean and tidy, but it has been fun cooking meals for us both, and once hubby is fit, I hope to cook more often.
This morning I am going to sign class, it will be nice to catch up with everyone, I have a few thank you cards to give out.

12 comments:

  1. Good to hear about hubby's progress. My husband thinks he's 100% fit now but was brought up short the weekend before last. He'd overdone things with garden and DIY projects and had heart pains and was shattered for a whole weekend. It's been hard to get him to see he should pace himself and take regular breaks (which is what the cardiac nurse told him to do!), but think he's realised now.

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  2. Glad your hubby is getting out and about and feeling like doing more. I'm with you on the cooking, I only cook because we have to eat and no one else will do it, lol. I would much rather clean any day of the week! The needle felting class sounds like fun and something to look forward too. Have a good day at your sign class.

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  3. I think your finished blanket looks fabulous but I know it would niggle if it's not the size you really wanted, I'm glad you found a solution so that you can start again. I made the same mistake with the ripple blanket I made for Daniel, it was the first one I'd made and it's a bit narrow but I learnt from my mistake and made the next one wider.

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  4. Excellent news about Hubby and the new blanket looks to be off to a good start. I tried needle felting many moons ago and simply forgot about it once the project was finished. Enjoy.

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  5. Ooohhh that's looking colourful! Yesterday we were shopping and popped into Aldi. They had some yarn packs. They were £4.99 for 10 50g DK balls ( 2 of each colour ) nice colours, but not my colours. 125m a ball. I managed to get my fingers into the bag and it felt very soft. It's the So Crafty range. Have you used this? I didn't know if to buy some at that price for my crochet. I use Stylecraft DK. Glad to hear hubby is getting better. Best wishes, Jane x

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  6. It's looking good I'm sure your hard work will pay off this time.

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  7. Good going on your husbands progress. The crochet is lovely. Love the colors!

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  8. I think your new blanket looks just right. Your other one was lovely colors but I can see why you wanted to make a bigger one.

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  9. It's wonderful that your hubby is able to do more now, Marlene. That must be a relief for you. I love the colours you are using for the new blanket. Meg🙂

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  10. I just thought WOW when I opened the blog. That is going to be fabulous!!

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  11. So pleased that your Hubby is making good progress, lovely news.

    I do like the colours in your new blanket, and your needle felting class is a great thing to look forward to.

    All the best Jan

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  12. Super news hubby is progressing well.
    Never tried needlefelting although I do have a kit in my stash from a show I went to with a friend. you can make 2 birds and we were going to do it together... haven't got round to it yet
    The blanket is looking good.

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