Knit Your Square To Give Your Share - Part 3

psso

Hi everyone, hope you`re all warm and cosy indoors. Had more snow overnight so there`s about 5 inches again and it`s soooo cold I`ve had to put some socks on again. Oh I do hate the bloomin` things. Roll on the warm weather.
Never mind, the fire has been crackling away all afternoon and I`ve been cracking on with some more squares, the crochet variety this time. Having a change from baby things. I`m enjoying getting rid of the small bits and pieces of wool lying about - maybe one day there won`t be any left, but somehow I think not !!
Chalky, you made my mouth water so much with your goodies I had to go and have a piece of my birthday cake which was leftover from last night. Went for the meal with the family although the snow was pretty bad and it would probably have been wiser to get a takeaway from the local chinese, but didn`t want to spoil their plans. Some of them had pudding but DD1 and I abstained (too full) and we all went back to her`s and had coffee and birthday cake there.

Can someone send the spring cleaning fairy to my house pleeeease. I can`t see the wood for the flippin` trees here. Loads to do and no motivation whatsoever - the get up and go has definitely gone :think: wonder where it`s hiding ??

Well I`m off to feed the inner woman - got to keep my strength up. Might have a few Maltesers or maybe Toffiffees or Thornton`s toffees while bust with the squares again. Oh, decisions decisions.............

Hugs for those in need esp Shaz and Lorna.

Elaine.x

Pippa.S

Evening everyone

Just had a quick read through

Shaz - Hope things get better for you soon,I'm so sorry things did'nt work out for you.
kathy - what a lovely snowy scene it always looks good when its fresh does'nt it. Your blankets and squares are lovely, your DGD and DGS will love them, the same as your OH treasures his .
Lorna - O dear your poor brother you really are all going through it this year so far. I hope things improve for you and your family soon x
chalky - ooo you just made my mouth water, I've just got to have a go at some of them for the girls
Jean - Of course you will be able to do it its the ripple blanket pattern from Attic 24, all in TREBLES.
mrs.moneypenny - I love your squares really nice colours
ISOM - I really miss doing cross stitch, I used to do loads but havent done any for ages, because my hands ached so much and I could'nt feel the sewing needle, might give it a try again though.
Shelley - I have sent a parcel off to you today, must appologise though because there are a couple of pairs of bootees in did'nt realise you don't need any more yet:o I have put a couple of cardis in from the preemy pattern you posted a while ago, also a few pairs of hat ties. Will get cracking on some vent hats next.
Hester - good luck with the blanket

O you'll never guess what I've done....LEFT MY KNITTING AT MIL's.....:eek:.....good job I have some WIP's to have a go at, maybe I will even get them all finished....the amount I've got pig's might fly....:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Right thats it I am off to the sofa with my knitting
See you all tomorrow
Anne
x

chalky_75

Elaine -- Belated Birthday wishes-- please choose a virtual cake to celebrate. So glad you are surrounded by such a wonderful family. Think about your dd a lot and hope all is well

Thanks for kind comments about cakes !!

mioliere

Elaine - hope you had a great birthday! :bdaycake:


Thanks for all your comments about my photos - and for the suggestion to use the first one for a Christmas card; a great idea!

KathyXX

maytaurus

To all of you or the for all the hugs & positive thoughts sent for me & mum & dad
When I saw the send a hug to may day it really made me smile & feel warm inside :A
(altho I'm not sure I really deserve a special mention when others have so many difficulties/ sadness etc)

Tia_Maria06

to the thread
Knitted Mobile Phone Cover here
Crochet Cell Phone Case- VIDEO Part One
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IomECyrFBM
Crochet Cell Phone Case - VIDEO Part Two
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYTejI4whnw
Mobile Phone Case KNIT

http://butterflysparkledesigns.blogspot.com/2009/09/mobile-phone-case-free-pattern.html

http://www.chroniclebooks.com/Chronicle/excerpt/0811835332-e3.html

& Don’t forget.... Lots of patterns & info here #143
Pet patterns & info #2422& extra square patterns #2257

salome :wave:
re;’ I never know with the male species in my household whether there is always a slight exaggeration on their symptoms, or whether they really do feel as groggy as they say they do’
I have the opposite problem with my sons, they tend to go unconscious etc still saying they’re fine and taking paracetamol :rotfl:

roamin in the gloamin
FAB cupcakes & doughnuts x

Re’ if I get the right coloured wool - where is the pattern for the brother dog? He looks so lost and needing a pal.’ Hee hee



Just finished off my 2 squares for Lou, They’re in lovely soft yarn in bright jaffa orange!
I’ll (hopefully) post a picky L 8 T R & maybe even my update & I'm sure to have forgotten something else :eek::rotfl:

mioliere
Thanks for the kitty hugs .... you know how much

, they're soooooooo much nicer than the average human
Here you go Kathy, you can countdown the days to go till you’re with the rest of your family x

psso :wave:
Hope all is ok with DD and that your coping skills are working well

L C Wilson
Thank you so much for taking the time to send me all those hugs, when you must need them so much yourself at the moment,sending you positive thoughts ... hugs x

f1widow
Thank you for the hugs & smiles & the "SEND A HUG & SOME LOVE TO MAY DAY"
It made my day !!!
Don’t give up with the school ... I hope you manage to get some positive action
I have had several issues with schools & my children over the years ... one of them (head teacher junior school) was called Mrs Littler but Mrs Hitler would have been far more appropriate!
Some teachers seem to think that they are above everyone else & talk down to parents as well as the children.
I had particular problems re; my DS2’s diabetes ... grrrrrrrr
A school who wanted to ban boys from doing something that girls were allowed to do with no problem, another junior school who’s deputy head told me not to worry about spelling standards ...
‘as in the High school it would all be corrected by computer’!
I could go on ...
I went to the L.E.A. and found it was the only way to get staff to take any notice


ChocClare :wave:
As you say we have the fire festival ("the strengthening spark of light beginning to pierce the gloom of winter") of ‘Imbolc’, ‘Candlemas’ associated with the Celtic goddess of healing and inspiration,
So hopefully everyone’s pain will be soothed a little
She was of course transformed by the Church into St. Brigid, ... protector of the household from fire and calamity ... so here’s to her! :beer:
The moon is full tonight 7.20 pm to be exact l-o-l
It will be seen in its full glory at around 8pm tonight. As an added attraction, Mars will be visible just towards the left of the moon as the reddish star-like object.
According to reports, the moon will be 14 percent larger and 30 per cent brighter than the usual full moons of the year.

On the subject of not giving up ..........
Pensioner to abseil 220ft on 96th birthday!
http://web.orange.co.uk/article/quirkies/pensioner_to_abseil_on_96th_birthday

mioliere

Hi May

What a lovely post! Thanks for all the links, the piccies and my much-appreciated calendar - this time next week we'll be on the ferry about half way across the channel! Louis will be with our friend just up the road; luckily, she takes in cats so I don't have to worry about him - he'll wonder what's going on, though! Here's a picture I took of him this morning chillin' out!

Thanks for all the info about the moon. Just before I read your post, DH told me to come outside and look at it; he said he'd never seen a moon so sharp and bright. Then I read your post and now we know why! And we could just about make out Mars, too! With no street lighting here, there is no light pollution so the night sky looks amazing. It's a clear night, too, to the moon looks really glorious.
I must also thank you again for telling me about Imageshack - I find it so easy for posting photos, as you can see because I've posted quite a few today!

I hope everyone is having a relaxing evening. I'm just about to flop down on the sofa with a glass of Vino Collapsio and my crochet!

KathyXX

Pips_Mum

Hello knitaholics!

I havent been around in a while and have only just got back into my knitting. Could not find a time when I wasnt busy or too tired when DS was born but he is 1 now so I am gradually getting "me time" back again.

I wanted to let you know that I have sadly now had personal experience of the SANDS memory blankets. A lovely girl from work gave birth to a beautiful sleeping son on Jan 9th (same day as my DS 1st Birthday). The blanket has been a very special thing for her and she really does treasure it. We are now fundrasing for SANDS with her and have already raised £601 and we have only been doing it 2 days!!:T

Well done to all of you and x x

mioliere

Hi Pips Mum and a warm welcome back to you. Glad you are finding some 'me' time. What sad sad news for your poor friend - special (((hugs))) are on their way to her. That's an amazing amount of money to have raised in such a short time. Well done.

KathyXX

chalky_75

UPDATE

7 CHALKY SQUARES
3 LAPACUDLYGHANS SEWN AND COMPLETED

Kathy I am not sure if I have already posted about the completed Lappys but that is 3 in total.
Will update my sig which will then be correct to date

f1widow

Elaine - Im sorry I must have lost the plot yesterday and had not realised it was your birthday - durrrrrrrrr just shoot me
:bdaycake:Hope you had a lovely day xxx

PS May I pinch a Toffeefee and a piece of toffee xxx (ooo just remembered I have a Boost lurking in my handbag - hidden from the boys)