Knit Your Square to Give Your Share - PART 4

ginnyknit

Mrs MP so glad it went well, pocket money prices are good when its a school fair and the things I sent were for you to do as you wish with them. Im happy the little girl got a nice gift off you, she will remember that. I love the onesie knitting, :rotfl: was the egg a boy or a girl?

Forgetfulness is hard work isnt it, I have to be very patient with my Mum, who though hale and hearty at 82 forgets stuff as does OH.

Just made a patchwork jam and coconut tart with the leftover pastry from tea and boy is it yummy. Lots still to do but most of it consists of sitting crocheting so I can keep warm

Hugs to all ginny

Pippa.S

Evening all
Been cold but dry here today...
had my hair cut at a new hairdressers today and for the first time in I don't know how long I LIKE IT :j and I haven't had to comb it out and get the hot air brush on it AND she only cut off what I asked her to :T...and best of all I told her I am over 60 and it only cost £16. So as you can tell I am well pleased

kathy - Glad the internet is sorted again, shame you can't get back here for Christmas but hope you can make it back in January. I hope all goes well for your BIL, I am sending you a great big comforting (((HUG))) x
chalky - sounds like you have had a great time with the family, William sounds like he is full of beans it's hard work but woth every minute, isn't it lovely being a grandparent
mrs-m - I am so pleased the stall went well and giving the crochet balls to the girl was so kind of you, she was obviously thrilled with them, a little act of kindness means a lot and she will never forget it x
f1 - Well done on the christmas gift bargains, I see nothing wrong with it at all its very OS and your DS will be sooo pleased on Christmas day. Hope your OH is feeling ok. I had a chuckle about age making things drop, but you will be a new woman when the hysterical has been done;) my friend is can't keep her in now she is like a dynamo here there and everywhere... wears me out just looking at her and no more moody c*w :rotfl:
shaz - I agree my 2 had nearly new things sometimes but it never bothered them all they were interested in was getting the thing they had been hoping for.
ginny - What a lovely post:) good news about your little chatterbox awww he sounds so cute.I know what you mean my Mom is 91 on 17th Dec and she asked me the other day when we are going on the cruise !!!I said we have been back 2 weeks Mom...no you haven't she said then went all quiet so I know she had suddenly remembered;)

Mom asked me a while ago if I would make a blanket for her friend who pops in from time to time...well I am ashamed to say I had forgotten but I have been doing a round and round granny type square to use up some stash so I've had a go and put some other colours in here and there and it look's ok, I am on the border now then I'll do a few flowers to go on it and that should be about it.

love to all and keep warm Ax

Sorry for the ramble

salome

Hi everyone.
Sorry haven't posted for a while. I do look in on you all. Things busy here. We've had a lot of problems regarding my dad and the care home he's in that has had a very bad CQC report. Consequently mum's been very upset, so things a bit high pressured :-( Hopefully things will be resolved soon. We have wedding coming up in May. One of my daughter's getting wed. Wants a laid back budget wedding, for the reception, it's a bring to the table instead of a wedding present option. It's fun looking to see where we can make a saving and get a bargain :-) Surprising as well how many people seem happy to offer their services as a present :-) Thankfully, she doesn't want a knitted dress :-D lol
have a blessed and prosperous evening. Hugs to all in need of one ((((hugs)))) Love yo all.

x

ginnyknit

Salome, how lovely a sensible bride to be. Hope things improve with your Dad.

So how is everyone getting on with their Christmas makes? I have loads left to do but the pile of granny squares is growing fast almost ready to put them together. Decorations are going up Monday.

apart from that everything much the same. Hope everyone is well and warm hugs ginny

chalky_75

Hi everyone
Lots of love tucked in for each and everyone.
I have been thinking!!!!!! DOh always gets worried !!!!!
Anyway with having to be a bit quieter than normal I have been doing a quiet bit of hooking ..... As I do.n
And I got to thinking about Lappycuddlyghans. I have finished two and know Mrs TWins has deservedly packed up 'til Jan 1st.
There is a retirement home in the village where a lot of Alzheimer's patients go. So I sent them an email explaining about Lappys and wondered if any of their residents never had any visitors and were not going to get a present at Christmas. They immediately responded saying they had 4 such patients. Well, I did not want to put myself under any extra pressure to make 2 more. Then I thought of the charity near here called Hannah's and remembered they have crochet blankets in their shop so I popped in and bought 2 lovely ones for £4 each and that has solved the problem and helped Hannah's too. Quite funny really as they email me when they are getting short of Lappys but mine had all gone today!!! So I bet I get an email from them tomorrow asking for some more!!!!

Then talking of things in 4's. 4 old horseshoes appeared on my kitchen work top via Dd2 this morning. I asked her why and she said a friend had asked her to do something crafty with them to sell at the HOrse and Pony CHarity Christmas Fayre. Well you can guess who has been promoted to that job especially as she is leaving for Miami on Monday!

So I will keep on keeping on and send love to one and all. Hope CHristmas is not overwhelming anyone. Some last minute gift ideas on my blog if you fancy a look. I still have not got to grip with photos yet. Too busy multiplying LAppys and transforming horseshoes!!!!!

mrs-moneypenny

that was such a lovely thing to do chalky, you are so kind.

Seakay

2 cat blankets

mioliere

Hi everyone from a freezing cold France. It's been lovely and sunny but oh so very cold for the last few days. I haven't been venturing very far.

Chalky - good luck with the horseshoes! Hope DD2 enjoys Miami!

Jean - how's the weather in your part of France?

Salome - hope things improve for your Dad. My Mum's residential home is lovely, so I can only imagine how worrying a bad CQC report can be. It's such a shame that the homes need such monitoring; they should all be run in the best interests of the residents.

Mrs Moneypenny - that was a great result from the craft fayre. Well done!

Pippa - thanks for the hug!

BIL starts his new round of chemo tomorrow, so we are keeping everything crossed. My Mum is just getting more and more confused by the day now. She can't be treated for the Alzheimer's because of other health problems, which is why the decline is so fast. My sister did manage to get her out the other day for the first time since we were there in September; the thing is, she really hates the cold weather so this is the worst time of year for her. I have been thinking what to make her for Christmas and I thought a couple of garlands would be nice to hang up in her room, so I am doing one in a Christmas theme and one in spring and summer colours that she can hang up straight after Christmas when all the decorations come down. I haven't started them yet because I am finishing off the dolls I am making for DGDs 2 and 3, but I have been scanning Pinterest for patterns and have lots of ideas. I know it's the kind of thing she will appreciate.


Well, I think I'll make another cuppa and go and sit in front of the fire with my crochet; I have two matching dolls each with all their clothes on but no heads. DH says they spook him out because I keep them propped up on the sofa; he can't wait until I put the heads on but I am doing the hair first!

Hope you are all having a good weekend.

KathyXX

chalky_75

Just dropped dd2 off for the coach to London.... Saying goodbye does not get any easier. The house seems so empty without her!!!

Sorry if I have not been keeping up with everyone's news but it has all been a bit hectic.

Kathy. Our thoughts are with you and your family. I know they must be on your mind constantly. The garlands is a really lovely idea.

Salome .. I too am sorry to read of your Dad.

Thanks Diana xxx

Pippa ... I bet your hair looks lovely

Ginny ... You sound so busy. I bet your little Grandson is getting excited.

Psso.. How is "J"?

F1... Brilliant about presents don't give it a second thought and your pots must be shining.


Jean ... Is the mouse having a little play?

It really is very quiet here .. Lots of love to all especially as Christmas gets closer. Jumping Jacks if you are celebrating but the gentlest thoughts if things are a little overwhelming just now.i know lots of people lurk so a special thought if you are just reading

sock-knitter

just popped in to read posts, kathy, hope your bil chemo goes well, and he is comfortable as he can be, sorry that you are unable to come to uk for xmas, but hopefully jan will be good for you
hugs to all those with poorlies, or feeling under the weather.
mrs mp, how kind to give the balls to the giel, you will have made her day
chalky, hope your dd has a safe and enjoyable trip. how lovely of you to help out and buy extra lappy's

no charity knitting here, still making socks, and also a wooly hat for my mum.
have lost all contact with son joshua now, and its heartbreaking for me, especially as he has given no reason,he just moved flats, changed phone number, and blocked me from his facebook. miss him so much:(
mum is ill again, and needs a further two ops early next year.
daniel is still not getting any benefits, so me and mum are helping him as much as we can.
hugs to all
love shaz xxx