Stitchy's 101 things challenge for DFWs

stitching_witch

And I've been distracted by life :(:(

La_escocesa

:grouphug: stitchy, I think you need a dodgy looking group hug :grouphug: or a :coffee:

Is that your latest corset btw? Very nice Was it for a wedding or something? Looks v posh.

I was going to ask you about one of your 101 things - how did you get on with making soap? I got a book about making candles for Crimbo and some of the soap making kits are the same moulds etc. Wonder if I could dabble...

stitching_witch

Yes it is my latest corset, but it's actually nicer than the awful photo. I'm especially pleased with it as I designed the pattern myself; until now I've used the ones from the sewing school. I just wanted a really fancy one, not for any special occasion, just a little treat really

The first batch of soap was a disaster, but I'm going to try again in a couple of weeks. This time I'll try the cold-pressed soap recipe on the down-to-earth website as it seems pretty foolproof! http://down---to---earth.blogspot.com/2007/07/how-to-make-cold-pressed-soap.html
Candle moulds could be ideal.

La_escocesa

Oooh thanks, have bookmarked that :T

La_escocesa

Made soup today so that's another 1 in progress (Make 10 soups) :cool:

Also downloaded Emma onto my kindle for free (download from Project Gutenberg website :T:T:T) so I can get that read soon.

Also...off topic and nowt to do with my 101 list but downloaded some more free books - How to live on 24 hours a day by Arnold Bennett :rotfl:liked the name :rotfl:and Thrift by Samuel Smiles - two old books that still ring true :cool:

determined_new_ms

stitching_witch wrote: »

Yes it is my latest corset, but it's actually nicer than the awful photo. I'm especially pleased with it as I designed the pattern myself; until now I've used the ones from the sewing school. I just wanted a really fancy one, not for any special occasion, just a little treat really

stitchy is that you in the pic? Nice rack if it is

Pernicious

DNMS - So what's been your favourite film so far? Do you think they deserve to be called classics? Shamefully I haven't actually seen any of them

Stitchy - Your corset is a gorgeous colour! You really do need to get on & start up your business, I'd be your first customer as soon as I have the wonga!

OrangeFairy

Cant remember what i have done since i last posted!

I think

28. Go star gazing - done - FIL got his telescope and we looked at stars and the moon! Was very pretty!

I am on my Vegetarian and No Sweet challenge for a month. jan 10th - Feb 10th :j

Almost slipped up today - went for lunch with a friend and almost ordered a ham panini until i remembered last minute that i was vegetarian!! lol so opted for a jacket potatoes with beans and cheese!

Love the corset SW! x

determined_new_ms

Pernicious wrote: »

DNMS - So what's been your favourite film so far? Do you think they deserve to be called classics? Shamefully I haven't actually seen any of them

Stitchy - Your corset is a gorgeous colour! You really do need to get on & start up your business, I'd be your first customer as soon as I have the wonga!

determined_new_ms wrote: »

Hi perni I've been otherwise distracted by the giving up smoking thread, am working my way thru "watch 10 classic films" so far have watched

• guns of naverone
• dr zhivargo
• twelve angry men
• rear window
• high society

we have ready to watch:

• its a wonderful life
• true grit
• anchors aweigh
• nosferatu
• north by north west

perni I would def recommend 12 angy men & the guns of N but I have found the others to be a bit lame actually. I've watched rear window before when I was at uni in a feminism course I was doing focusing on the symbolism of the woman and freuds theories on our voyeristic nature (all ppl I mean rather than women) blah blah blah! They'd definately not win any oscars if they were brought out now! Really looking forward t its a wonderful life as everyone who has seen it has recommended it :T (we're thinking anchors aweigh is bound to be a load of poo on a rusty shovel :rotfl:)

Pernicious

That's a shame that they've not dated well, but hey at least you're getting there with your list & can say you gave them a go! Hopefully the rest will surprise you

Littlekel - That sounds lovely, I wish I'd put go star gazing on my list now, next time... Good luck with the rest of your veggie/no sweet challenge!