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2024 Fashion On The Ration Challenge
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Hi all,
@PipneyJane the best news, no wonder you were emotional, big hugs
@Cherryfudge thanks for thinking of me but I hadn't counted the yarn for the baby blanket
. The yarn I got came in 200g balls in 2 colourways so even though I probably don't need all of it for what I have planned it will be used for something for adults
Spends to declare, a pair of waterproof walking shoes on special from an outdoor shop and I also had an extra 15% discount voucher so a bargain. I will have to get some memory foam insoles but I trotted around the shop in them without any foot pain so that is a good thing 5 coupons spent so 30.5 coupons left.
Take care everyone
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So very happy for you, @PipneyJane, that's wonderful news! Pass the sherry... 🥳🥳🥳Angie - GC Oct 26 £297.29/£450: 2026 Fashion on the Ration Challenge: 29/66: (Money's just a substitute for time & talent...)5
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I'm so pleased to hear your news, Pip. Long may the remission continue! (waves sherry bottle over her tea-cup,,)
I hope the celebratory meal was worth it - I wouldn't have wanted to cook either.Sealed Pot Challenge no 14
Fashion on the Ration - 66 + 10 carried forward.
3 bras 3/76, + Tevas 8/76 + shorts 14/76 2 pairs of flipflops 24/76 2 bras 26/76 2 pairs black trousers 36/766 -
That is wonderful news, @PipneyJane - I can understand how emotional it must be for you.
I do have some pre-war damson gin if you would care to partake? Been keeping it for a special occasion and I think this counts.2026 Fashion on the Ration - 0/66 coupons used6 -
That is fantastic news Pip and also for Nelligrace's DD's MIL
I have a few dribbles of cherry vodka lurking so I will raise a glass to the good news and also to those still on the journey.
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FASHION ON THE RATION
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Fantastic news Pip.
I don't often post (ashamed that I have blown all my coupons for the year and now resorting to dodgy street corners to obtain more
) but I read most days and I'm so chuffed for you
I can contribute a sugar free fruitcake to the celebration“the princess jumped from the tower & she learned that she could fly all along. she never needed those wings.”
Amanda Lovelace, The Princess Saves Herself in this One8 -
Thanks everyone. I really appreciate your support.
That’s great news about your DD’s MIL, @Nelliegrace.
@thriftwizard - how is your DH doing? Hope his broken ribs are healing up well.
Don’t worry, @thriftmonster. You’re always welcome here. (You aren’t the only one to have blown through their coupons.)
- 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!
2026 Fashion on the Ration Challenge 107.5 spent out of 80.5 coupons (66 plus 14.5 from 2025) 27 over
Coupon Spend
57.5 - yarn
12 - 3 M&S thermal bodies
4 - shorty pyjamas
1 - bra
8 - 2 t-shirts (Queens Club & 10CC Cricket)
5 - black leather loafers
5 - leather handbag
15 - DKNY black puffer coat8 -
Is anyone watching today’s Saturday Kitchen? I am in love with guest chef Julie Lin’s sideways knitted jumper:
Now to find a pattern.
- Pip. (OMG! Intarsia!)"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!
2026 Fashion on the Ration Challenge 107.5 spent out of 80.5 coupons (66 plus 14.5 from 2025) 27 over
Coupon Spend
57.5 - yarn
12 - 3 M&S thermal bodies
4 - shorty pyjamas
1 - bra
8 - 2 t-shirts (Queens Club & 10CC Cricket)
5 - black leather loafers
5 - leather handbag
15 - DKNY black puffer coat7 -
ALL those floats!!! Eek!It doesn't matter if you are a glass half full or half empty sort of person. Keep it topped up! Cheers!5
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Surely they can’t have knit four or five stitches then switched to a new ball? You’d need a ball per stripe!PipneyJane said:Is anyone watching today’s Saturday Kitchen? I am in love with guest chef Julie Lin’s sideways knitted jumper:
Now to find a pattern.
- Pip. (OMG! Intarsia!)Fashion on the Ration
2024 - 43/66 coupons used, carry forward 23
2025 - 62/894
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