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2022 Fashion On The Ration Challenge
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Loving those gnomes! As usual, I had lots of plans to make things but didn't start soon enough.
I took have never heard of light-up crochet hooks. I think what I really need is one of those magnifying things that hang round your neck but they never look very comfortable.Life is mainly froth and bubble: two things stand like stone. Kindness in another’s trouble, courage in your own.2 -
Gorgeous gnomes @thriftwizard. Hope they sell well.
@Gem-gem go shopping in iKEA for your standard lamp. I have two of their halogen up-lighters, one of which has a “daughter” (a small flexible lamp branching off), which I use for embroidery. Both are bright enough to light a room on their own.
- 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 - 25.5 spent.
4 - Thermal Socks from L!dl
4 - 1 pair "combinations" (Merino wool thermal top & leggings)
6 - Ukraine Forever Tartan Ruana wrap
8 - 4 x 100g/450m skeins 3-ply dark green Wool Local yarn
1.5 - sports bra
2 - 100g/220m DK Toft yarn6 -
@thriftwizard those gnomes are splendid!
It is suddenly the last day of November and for the umpteenth successive year I have not only not written any Xmas cards but have not even bought any or organised a list and haven't made half the presents yet (although that last is due to my family being asked in May and June and July what they'd like for Xmas and suddenly replying in mid-November that they would reeeeally like X and Y, none of which is a speedy-knit... ).
Argh.
Just as well I have two jars of last year's mincemeat left as I haven't made any yet this year!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);9 -
Love the gnomes! OH makes them (he's a woodturner) and we find they sell really well, so yours should do well too.
Good luck with them!Sealed Pot Challenge no 035.
Fashion on the Ration - 24.5/66 ( 5 - shoes, 1.5 - bra, 11.5 - 2 pairs of shoes and another bra, 5- t-shirt, 1.5 yet another bra!)6 -
Finished crocheting the Christmas tree garland. A couple of years ago, I was starting to put my plastic Christmas tree up and I thought, why am I putting this piece of plastic up in my house. I took it down and create a garland to go over the mantleOne day I will make a piece of wall art - larger Christmas tree to use as a focal point.2025 Fashion on a ration 0/66 coupons
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That's very pretty, @Gem-gem! All the more special for being personal to you, not something bought.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 21/3/225 -
Ooohhhh!!! They look so warm and cozy!Gem-gem said:Finished crocheting the Christmas tree garland. A couple of years ago, I was starting to put my plastic Christmas tree up and I thought, why am I putting this piece of plastic up in my house. I took it down and create a garland to go over the mantleOne day I will make a piece of wall art - larger Christmas tree to use as a focal point.
- 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 - 25.5 spent.
4 - Thermal Socks from L!dl
4 - 1 pair "combinations" (Merino wool thermal top & leggings)
6 - Ukraine Forever Tartan Ruana wrap
8 - 4 x 100g/450m skeins 3-ply dark green Wool Local yarn
1.5 - sports bra
2 - 100g/220m DK Toft yarn8 -
Very pretty, @Gem-gem
I have one with crochet stars and holly leaves, with jingle bells in between. It's lovely to have something you've made yourself. 😁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 49/665 -
I love those, @Gem-gem - and yes, why would you buy plastic to celebrate with when you can make something so lovely?!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);5 -
Love the tree garland, @Gem-gem! One of the things I really, really miss in this house is a mantelpiece to put a garland - and stockings - on. That said, it was my choice not to have one, as it could have looked a bit cluttery in our tiny living room. Absolutely agree about the plastic; we do have a plastic tree up in the loft in case of emergencies, but generally go to our local bird reserve (Arne) and buy a Scots pine that would have had to be cleared from the heath in any case.
Angie - GC Jul 25: £225.85/£500 : 2025 Fashion on the Ration Challenge: 26/68: (Money's just a substitute for time & talent...)7
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