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2020 Fashion on the Ration Challenge
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The problem with sizing crochet hooks is that it's apparently the neck that is sized, not the shaft or hook... not that I really bother with sizes. I can't read crochet patterns, only charts, so I just choose one that looks about right for the thread or yarn I want to use, and see how it goes, and if needs be try another one...
In other news, it turns out my parents didn't put 'our' Xmas present money into my account, which we then jointly spent on a present to us both (a Sodastream!) - it turns out they put that amount of money into *each* of our accounts, but each of us thought we'd got the joint amount... so now I have some money to spend, and they say I can use their coupons - and then they want to know what I want for my birthday in the first week of January...!
I am very tempted to buy a dozen very lovely French linen crochet-lace threads from Ewe & Ply. I have 3, in gorgeous colours, and would love more... but I'm also contemplating lashing out wildly for trousseau purposes on some really good fabric for blouses...2025 remaining: 37 coupons from 66:
January (29): winter boots, green trainers, canvas swimming-shoes (15); t-shirt x2 (8); 3m cotton twill (6);
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2025 second-hand acquisitions (no coupons): None thus far
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2025 needlework- *Reverse-couponing*:11 coupons :
January: teddybear-lined velvet jacket (11) & hat (0); velvet sleep-mask (0);5 -
The neck? How in Hades, do they define “neck”?Laura_Elsewhere said:The problem with sizing crochet hooks is that it's apparently the neck that is sized, not the shaft or hook... not that I really bother with sizes. I can't read crochet patterns, only charts, so I just choose one that looks about right for the thread or yarn I want to use, and see how it goes, and if needs be try another one...
(That’s a rhetorical question, Laura, I’m not demanding of you to define it. It’d be different for each manufacturer.)
That was a really lovely surprise from your folks.
In other news, it turns out my parents didn't put 'our' Xmas present money into my account, which we then jointly spent on a present to us both (a Sodastream!) - it turns out they put that amount of money into *each* of our accounts, but each of us thought we'd got the joint amount... so now I have some money to spend, and they say I can use their coupons - and then they want to know what I want for my birthday in the first week of January...!
I am very tempted to buy a dozen very lovely French linen crochet-lace threads from Ewe & Ply. I have 3, in gorgeous colours, and would love more... but I'm also contemplating lashing out wildly for trousseau purposes on some really good fabric for blouses...
My guess is that for your birthday, you want a dozen, very lovely, French linen, crochet-lace threads from Ewe & Ply. They would be coupon free for you, if your parents bought them. If Ewe & Ply don’t do distance selling, you can always ask them to make an exception for your birthday, set the whole thing up (packaging and price) and then get your parents to phone up and pay over the phone, using a code word so that Ewe & Ply know who they are and that it is your present they are buying.
Have you worked out your coupons for this year? My bet is that you haven’t spent nearly as many as you think you have.
- Pip"Be the type of woman that when you get out of bed in the morning, the devil says 'Oh crap. She's up.'
It ain’t what you do, it’s the way that you do it - that’s what gets results!
2025 Fashion on the Ration Challenge 66 coupons - 39.5 spent.
4 - Thermal Socks from L!dl
4 - 1 pair "combinations" (Merino wool thermal top & leggings)
6 - Ukraine Forever Tartan Ruana wrap
22 - yarn
1.5 - sports bra
2 - leather wallet6 -
The neck is the bit between the hook and the shaft, of course
See the hook? That's the hook. And that shaft bit there, that's the shaft. Now, see the bit between them that is neither? THAT is the neck!
Glad to help. No, really. Any time. No need to thank me
2025 remaining: 37 coupons from 66:
January (29): winter boots, green trainers, canvas swimming-shoes (15); t-shirt x2 (8); 3m cotton twill (6);
.
2025 second-hand acquisitions (no coupons): None thus far
.
2025 needlework- *Reverse-couponing*:11 coupons :
January: teddybear-lined velvet jacket (11) & hat (0); velvet sleep-mask (0);6 -
@PipneyJane I think you're right about Ewe & Ply's gorgeous linen threads.... and they do truly excellent mail-order, right down to one of the two of them handwriting a little message to you, and usually something on the outside like "another bundle of squishy loveliness!", and they pop in a little herbal teabag, and a little thing of that wool-washing stuff that you warned us against using so I haven't, keep meaning to ask them about it...
I just have to try and choose the colours now, argh!!! Twelve out of the 46 solid shades, heeeelp...! https://eweandply.co.uk/collections/notions-and-sundry-items/products/fil-au-chinois2025 remaining: 37 coupons from 66:
January (29): winter boots, green trainers, canvas swimming-shoes (15); t-shirt x2 (8); 3m cotton twill (6);
.
2025 second-hand acquisitions (no coupons): None thus far
.
2025 needlework- *Reverse-couponing*:11 coupons :
January: teddybear-lined velvet jacket (11) & hat (0); velvet sleep-mask (0);6 -
Dear LadiesIt’s Christmas Eve and time for sitting by a warm fire, drinking mulled wine and eating mince pies. The goose is in the oven and the veggies prepped. (We do Christmas dinner on Christmas Eve.). Now is the time to relax.I just wanted to wish you all a very Merry, stress-free Christmas.- Pip"Be the type of woman that when you get out of bed in the morning, the devil says 'Oh crap. She's up.'
It ain’t what you do, it’s the way that you do it - that’s what gets results!
2025 Fashion on the Ration Challenge 66 coupons - 39.5 spent.
4 - Thermal Socks from L!dl
4 - 1 pair "combinations" (Merino wool thermal top & leggings)
6 - Ukraine Forever Tartan Ruana wrap
22 - yarn
1.5 - sports bra
2 - leather wallet9 -
Merry Christmas one and all, God bless us, everyone!
And for those not celebrating Christmas, peace and goodwill (actually we'll have some of that for everybody please ). I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)
Fashion on the Ration 2025: Fabric 2, men's socks 3, Duvet 7.5, 2 t-shirts 10, men's socks 3, uniform top 0, hat 0, shoes 5 = 30.5/68
2024: Trainers 5, dress 7, slippers 5, 2 prs socks (gift) 2, 3 prs white socks 3, t-shirts x 2 10, 6 prs socks: mostly gifts 6, duvet set 7.5 = 45.5/68 coupons
20.5 coupons used in 2020. 62.5 used in 2021. 94.5 remaining as of 21/3/227 -
Merry Christmas!
I work in a church. And the bulletins for Sunday aren't printed, much less proofed. And my assistant is out of town.
...sacramental wine isn't sacramental until it's blessed, right? (I kid, I kid)2023 Fashion on the Ration: Start with 66. Nightdress - 6 = 60 remaining.8 -
Oooh, mince pies, lovely...
Yes, peace and goodwill and love to all - and with or without belief, with or without celebrating Christmas, may we all stay safe and warm and find what joy we can in these strange and dark times, just as our foremothers did...2025 remaining: 37 coupons from 66:
January (29): winter boots, green trainers, canvas swimming-shoes (15); t-shirt x2 (8); 3m cotton twill (6);
.
2025 second-hand acquisitions (no coupons): None thus far
.
2025 needlework- *Reverse-couponing*:11 coupons :
January: teddybear-lined velvet jacket (11) & hat (0); velvet sleep-mask (0);9 -
Merry Christmas and peace and goodwill to all. A new year will be upon us very shortly. Hopeful for a much better year than the one we are currently going through.
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Merry Christmas to one and all! Wishing everyone a peaceful and safe time in the coming year.2025 Fashion on the ration
150g sock yarn = 3 coupons
Lined trousers = 6 coupons ...total 9/66 used
2 t-shirts = 8 coupons
Trousers = 6 coupons ... total 23/66
2 cardigans = 10 coupons
Sandals = 5 coupons ... total 38/66
Nightie = 6 coupons
Sandals = 5 coupons ... total 49/666
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