Knit Your Square to Give Your Share - PART 4

sock-knitter

mummyoftwins, enjoy them while they are little, they grow up so fast. my two have mild learning difficulties, severe ADHD and aspergers, so i never got the easy bit lol.
have done a few rows on a scarf today, but wrist started sching so i'm giving it a rest.
off to gym soon, give rest of my body a work out, all except my arms lol
hugs all
shaz xxx

sock-knitter

jean what a fantastic idea for an apron, my sons would have loved one of them when they were a bit younger.
my aunty dorothy who is no longer with us, would have had fun with it also, she had alzeimers or dementia, not sure which, or even if there is a difference.
hugs
shaz xxx

roamin_in_the_gloamin

MUMMYOFTWINS......did you know that Loving Hands have a Norn iron branch - not sure where you are situated but they meet on a Thursday night
Oakfield Community Centre, Oakfield Drive, Carrickfergus, Co Antrim from 7.00 - 9.00pm. - they even have CAKE and am sure they would make you
very welcome - oh and they would relieve you of the squares you're doing, link below to their "section" of the LH forum
http://lovinghands.freeforums.org/northern-ireland-group-news-f12.html
I AM A NUMPTY - you are in Larne.......doh, think I will go lie down in a darkened room for a wee while

toottifrootti

roamin your apron is brilliant brilliant idea fandabbydozey in fact - well done for making it a reality xx

mioliere

Jean - I just love that apron; what a brilliant idea and one that I'm sure will take off! There's no end to what you can add, is there? Well done!

Shaz - you must be an expert in bringing up twins. I know how hard it can be with one at a time; I really admire you, and all parents of twins and more. My cousin had triplets and that was quite an adventure for her! They're all grown up now, but they led her a bit of a song and dance when they were teenagers!

Anyway, for those who follow my b**g (not the update one on my homepage, and not that I've updated it for ages, being extremely time-poor at the moment!) you'll see a post that is not the normal sort of thing I write. It's part of the online freelance work I do, and I've been asked to add the odd article to my blog, with links to products. It's taken me forever to find out how to link, but I think I've got it now! I will also try very hard to post more regularly on my blog - it has really taken a back seat lately.

My DH registered as self-employed here in France back in March this year. Well, having done all his bookkeeping when he was self-employed in the UK, you'd think the paperwork would be more or less the same but, oh no - France is nothing if not the worst place in the world for red tape, and it's been a nightmare getting to grips with it. I think I've sussed it all now, but only time will tell!

ISOM - a new hoover IS quite exciting, so you're not sad at all! I am definitely excited about going back to the UK for Christmas, but I have to try and keep my feet on the ground at the moment!

Mrs Twins - my snowman square should be on its way tomorrow; it just needs some eyes!

KathyXX

Pippa.S

Hi Peeps :hello:

Been another busy day gone a bit cooler as well and its raining...never mind it will do the garden good


kathy - roll on :santa2::snow_laug and being with littlies is wonderful you will have such a lovely happy time with all the family x
ISOM - no you are not sad I get excited about all sorts of home elec's...well all but IRON's I just cant summon any enthusiasm for them at all:rotfl:
shaz - great news about time you had some :beer:
ISOM - thanks for suggestion but its not that he doesn't want to eat it's that he can't get much food down,because his throat has been affected by the radiotherapy, he has all the Nutrica foods from the dietician but he said they are yuk!! must say they don't smell too good, but he has managed a small amount of cool soup and rice pud tonight :T
chalky - me too always wearing the wrong shoes I am, but at least I can still walk in heels not too high though come to think of it not too far either;)... awww I listened to the link sniff,sniff you sure it was only a couple of tears,
:wave:cazarol welcome to our happy band you will love it in here everyone is very friendly
jean - I managed to finish the UGGS but they look a bit strange :rotfl:I will post a pic when I have sewn the buttons on...luv the pinny BTW... the colours in your blanket are lovely and well done with the designs from THAT book I never press or block mine just fold them and smooooth them out then hang them over the back of the sofa, anyway they will soon get scrunched up with cuddles...
mrs -m - how are the twins? little Pudsy that would be good, I'll have to see if our local shop has that mag in
psso - what a lovely kind lady I always think knitters and crocheters are so nice and friendly, those patterns sound good please post a pic if you make any of the lollipop angels

Had an early Dinner tonight, I am really looking forward to a night in front of the TV with my knitting or maybe crochet, whatever takes my fancy

enjoy your evenings all and (((hugs))) to all MIA's
Anne
x

sock-knitter

had a guy from council come out to look at house, and lady in flat has had them look at hers too, was amazed how quick they got onto it, as we only handed forms in on mondat at 3pm.
they are saying we should no in approx 2-4 weeks, am so excited.
we are having a second look at each others home on tues.
kathy, your cousin must have had her work cut out with triplets, thought two were hard work, dont think i'd have managed with 3
isom, nothing sad, bout new hoover, i excited bout getting new micrwave
hugs all
shaz xxx

roamin_in_the_gloamin

Thank you all for the lovely things you have said about my Apron and blankie (it is remaining cuddley - not even going near it with water/iron or anything else I run the risk of stuffing it up with my past history) as for the apron please - fling in ideas if you like I am always happy to try them, being stuck out here in the middle of nowhere I miss the exchange of ideas on a daily basis. I haven't done any sewing this afternoon, did an hour of weeding in the courtyard instead - this is an easy number I normally do with the heat gun and zap the sods as they appear but this year it has been left - due to other more pressing jobs, after it rains the earth washing down over the courtyard followed by all the grass and weed seeds so I am virtually starting over but the bending, walking etc is good to go now so will endeavour to do some daily and try and get it all clear before the winter sets in. Or at least clear most of it before it takes over the whole place. Off for a soak in the big bath then book, crochet and comfy chair for me.
Shaz - sounding extremely hopeful about the flat! Oh NO SUCH thing as a sad present received by me .....the CEMENT MIXER with the easter eggs in..........WELL I CERTAINLY DIDN'T THINK IT WAS SAD.....LOVED IT.

mioliere

Pippa - I do hope that your OH can find something that he enjoys eating. It must be very difficult for him.

Oh, Shaz - fingers still crossed for you and the other lady!

Jean - I've been thinking of other things that you could add to your aprons: smiley faces (a crocheted circle with a smiley face embroidered on it); some really thick strands of wool that can be plaited; some Shisha glass ( http://www.debbiecripps.co.uk/acatalog/Shishas__Sequins___Decorative_Motifs.html ) if it can be sewn in safely: tassels; a little 'book' of different coloured granny squares; mini bunting; animal beads; bells (the sort you can buy in haberdashery stores that can be covered in fabric or crochet....that's it so far, but I'll keep thinking!

Well, I'm just about to jump in the shower. It's been a late evening because DH had to stay on where he was working to make sure something he'd been spreading on a wall had gone 'off'!

Have a great evening, everyone.

KathyXX

toottifrootti

shaz thats sounds very efficient and hopefully it means you will both be swapping much sooner - you had better get packing up your stash - just as well your cast is off next week - brilliant news - i am pleased for you.

Pippa (((hugs))) for you both - did they give him the stuff on prescription to drink that coats his throat and makes swallowing easier - I cant remember the name but if you need it let me know and I will find out - It made a huge difference to me - until I started using it it was like razors blades in my throat. xx

had a busy day despite telling myself off after doing too much yesterday - anyway got 5 scarves finished for my cleaner who wanted them for fundraising - just needed ends tied in - and she has an order for me to do a bobbly scarf! thank goodness I enjoy doing them - she didnt ask first:rotfl:

love and hugs to you all - you are such a mad lovely bunch:D (And I feel quite at home!!)
toots xx