Knit Your Square To Give Your Share - Part 3

blackcrow

Hi all,

Welcome to the world Jayden James! a pleasure to see you arrive :-)

Going back briefly to the conversation i missed while i was away, i tend to lurk and catch up if i have anything to say at weekends as i work full time and have a 9 yr old son and 6 cats who keep me too busy during the week to do anything much else! I adore catching up on everyone's posts at weekends and especially love looking at pictures of the things other people have made, i find it very inspirational - definatly not "showing off"! I do crochet/ crafty stuff to relax because i enjoy it so much - sometimes life-stuff gets in the way and i can't get as much done as i would like (and find myself daydreaming at work about current and future projects) but charity stuff gets done alongside things for family/ friends, on an as and when basis!

And just to give you all a bit of a tease... i was a very naughty girl and bought a pattern (paid too much i know but i just HAD to have it) on ebay a few months ago that i want to share with you all but i was feel a wee bit possesive and wanted to try it out first (and have made quite a few changes here and there as i went along) so having got the main structure done i just have to finish the external decorations this weekend (fingers crossed as it is World Superbikes AND first MotoGP race of the year to watch all day tomorrow + money is sadly "too tight to mention" this month as my dad is very poorly and went down to see him and mum last weekend which cost £100 in petrol, and definately have no petrol for a motorbike jolly, sigh... but worth it!) and then i will take a photo as soon as i can find my son's digital camera and show you the finished object for feedback as to whether you would like a copy of the pattern or not.

Oh yes, also we went for a family day out into London last Saturday and mum and i had a lovely "bonding" time (and chill out for mum from worry) visiting the V & A museum (the boys did the Imperial war museum + horrible histories world war 1 exhibition) where we spent 2 hours wandering around their new special quilt exhibition (totally staggering, took LOADS of sketches and notes and have inspiration in bucket loads! highlights for me were a 19c ship of prisoners to australia quilt, a modern prisoners quilt made by men, a japanese prisoner of war quilt made by girls and a modern quilt called "Liberty Jack" which symbolises diversity and community in modern britain using liberty fabrics and the image of the union jack flag repeated) then we had a lovely lunch in the restaurant there and wandered round the fashion materials gallery before dad rang to say he was too tired and could we meet up and go home.

oops, didnt mean to jabber on too long, cats are causing a riot outside as they want saturday brunch so must toddle off...

hugs to one and all,

BC x

In_Search_Of_Me

Just about good morning! Hugs for lurkers and those in need..will have one for me as suspect throat infection..no oozing but red and painful...thankfully have a spray from the last batch. V frustrating as sun is shining...
Sorry to hear some have had sad news re pets and people...while part of life doesent make it any easier does it...Chalky let us know how you get on wth stall! Miol hope all goes well with the changes..sure when its all done you will be bored lol!
Hello seakay. How you doing? Will we see you on Monday or are you still adventuring?
Psso lovely to hear that you are all settling with new arrival andthat the birth wasnt too horrendous. DD sounds like she did well! Id be a wuss! If anyone is having probs with piccies am happy to have them emailed to me and I'll upload for you
Today is pottering (again..Im getting it down well) and finding out how to read music. Under the slightly bonkers category I got myself a violin yesterday from ebay for a ridicuous price and my next "project"...thankfully I know people who can assist in teaching and a friend wants to learn too so we'll share! Washing finished so must sort that. Hugs all!
ps love the doll...waaay too complex for me though!!

pol

Pinkwitch, welcome :wave:you’ll love it here.
PTB, I love your Cinderella doll, there’s a lot of work gone into that, it’s beautiful.
Pippa, sorry to hear the sad news about your friend’s OH.
Shaz, glad you enjoyed your holiday and hope your cold soon goes away.
Dpixie, sorry to hear your sad news of your neighbour and the little dog, but great news about the addition of a lovely SIL to your family.
Elaine, a very busy but happy time for you at the moment, no wonder you’re shattered. Can’t wait to see pics ofJayden James.:j
Kathy, glad you’re back without mishap to the computer. Have a great time next week with your nephew.
Blackcrow, sorry your Dad is poorly, but glad you all had a nice time at the museum. The quilts sound amazing. Looking forward to pics of your new project.
Lovely sunshine here so going to do a bit in the garden and then put my feet up with my ripple blanket and a glass or two of blackberry wine later.

Thinking of the MIA's and those who feel ill or low
love and big hugs to all
Lisa
XX

OnlyGirl

Hi Everyone,

Welcome Pinkwitch, hope you enjoy it here.
Hi dpixie, sorry to hear you've had sad news but I'm so pleased you've had good news too.
Mioliere have fun with your nephew, my ds1 has aspergers and he doesn't stop talking and everything is explained in great detail my head is spinning by the time he goes to bed, but he's so lovely I don't mind.
Elaine so lovely to hear you are all doing well.
Chalky hope all well with the sale.
Isom Hope you feel better soon.
Its lovely and sunny here and I can't take the boys out what with ds2's chicken pox, think I shall just sit out the back I don't think he'll be able to pass it on from out there, they are both getting cabin fever they haven't been out since wednesday!!

Love to all.x

In_Search_Of_Me

cor you lot are quiet today!!
Anyone seen pfungi of late? Havent seen her and wondered if anyone has heard from her?

mioliere

Hi everyone. I'm the only one up at the moment so enjoying some real peace and quiet, along with a few cuppas!

ISOM - I've wondered about Prfungi - I know she does the Loving Hands daily quiz, because we can see her name on there most days. I just hope nothing here has upset her. I'd be mortified and so sad if that's the case. Pam - we would LOVE to hear from you.

Only Girl - my nephew is exactly the same, so it's head-spinning stuff, but he's is so friendly and affectionate, and really grateful for anything you do for him. He just comes up to me every so often, and says 'Oh, Aunty Kathy!' and gives me a great big hugs. He's only 11 but already taller than me! He's been living in France for three years now and is fluent in French - he's tall, dark and skinny, and is even looking French now! He loves routine, though, and wants to plan every minute of the day, so his Dad has to gently remind him that not every single second has to be mapped out! We're taking them both out for lunch then on to a 'vide grenier' (a sort of car boot sale), later as a break from all the work going on round here.

It's madness here at the moment but, with BIL's help, I'm starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel! I'll try and take some photos later to post on my blog.

Chalky - well done on such a great result. You have worked SO hard on your stall; I'm so pleased it went so well.

Blackcrow - hope your Dad is better soon.

Hope Jayden is settling in well, Elaine!

(((Hugs))) to all those who are feeling unwell or down.

Hope everyone had a great Sunday.

KathyXX

chalky_75

Good Morning to one and all and lots of love x

Doh still in the land of nod as he loves the Golf at Augusta and it finishes so late here cos of the extra hour!!
MIL on the move so I must get on but all is well with her and her needles were clicking last night.

PSSO bIG HUG FOR jAYDEN this morning

Kathy Have a lovely time with your nephew and I am sure all of a sudden everything will come together and it will feel like a huge weight has been lifted off you shoulders-- What an adventure though

Only Girl and Shaz--Hope the Chickenpops soon pop away. Shaz Hope you said hello to Devon for me
ISOM and anyone else with the poorlies -- Hope you feel brighter today
Dpixie What mixed news in France but I was glad eveything was well with the house and you sound as if you are getting lovely and settled. Lovely news of your brother -- time for posh hats girls now that we know how to be virtual aunties

Lovely to see so many posting -- Hi to you all Blackcrow Can't wait to see what you are up to!
Pippa S -- Sorry you are having a worrying time x

Well Doh has appeared so must pretend I am doing something and not stricken as usual with CCD!!!

So chuffed with stall at Rastro Fair for GAPA -- Made 75 Euros which was amazing and my word my Craft Room is tidy
Piccies on my blog if you fancy a peep!

Have lovely days everyone and love to anyone having a lurk!!

chalky_75

UPDATE FOR ME

16 CHALKY SQUARES
1 COMPLETED LAPPYCUDDLYGHAN

sIG CORRECT

roamin_in_the_gloamin

this weeks update

12 bags of love
1 rwb birthday cake (with 5 candles oooo)
2 TOYS- floor games quilts

Photo's on wooligans, I am left in charge of next doors cows and calves and time if precious! Will catch up properly a bit later me thinks.
Welcome to all the new folks, cuddles, smiles and love OH and SUNSHINE to everyone. Chalky see your table top sale went really well, good for you at getting up extra early too.

Off to see if I can catch up with the forum posts, prior to scooting back down the road- hope you're all having a great weekend

Seakay

Finally I have something to update

1 balaclava (for The Sailors Society,http://www.sailors-society.org/)

Hello ISOM - hope your throat is better and yes, I am in the capital for the moment and should be at the knitting club on Monday.
Just off to catch up with all the posts I've missed over the last couple of days!