2022 Fashion On The Ration Challenge

diminua

I've finally bought the kind of shoes I said I needed at the end of last year (black, moderate heel, with a strap across), but I'm waiting to see if they fit before deducting the coupons. 15% discount, which was not advertised but offered when I said I'd just order the correct size online. I wonder if they were worried I wouldn't bother, or worried that the store may close if they don't get sales. Kensington High Street shops seem to have more staff than customers right now. 

Gem-gem

Bunny is my first ever completed crocheted item. Arms look a little short in the photo but they are okay in real life. 

I am now adding the fleece to the first sheep. All donated wool. 

I have just ordered the wool to make a poncho. All my family are clubbing together to buy it as a very early birthday present. 

800g of Dk 100% uk sheep wool. 

Gem-gem

I'm going to make it in mushroom colour not camel. 

(With a little help from my Mum!)

florianatwobob

Well done in your fabulous creations @Gem-gem!

maryb

Diminua those sound just the sort of shoes I need.  Do you mind saying what brand/ style they are?

diminua

maryb said:

Diminua those sound just the sort of shoes I need.  Do you mind saying what brand/ style they are?

Hi Maryb, not at all. They were Clarks and the style was Un Damson Vibe if you want to look them up. 

maryb

I've got very similar trouser shoes and they are so comfortable, I bet these will be as well

PipneyJane

Wow! @Gem-gem those toys look lovely.  Someone's going to be a very happy child. Take a bow!

@diminua, yes, I've noticed that some shops have more staff than customers.  It's going to be a tough few months for shop owners, until people forget that their salaries have had a tax-related haircut and drift back into their old shopping habits.

- Pip

MrsCD

@Gem-gem, those toys are really well made! Well done 😊 
The poncho seems a fairly easy pattern to follow. Looking forward to seeing it made.

weenancyinAmerica

Gem-gem - love the toys. Thank you for showing how you are putting the wool on the sheep. I hadn't thought of it before.