The morning started in the most mundane of ways with a couple of hours spent at this contraption!
What does your ironing spot look like? (Please don't look at the state of my ironing board cover, I really need a new one!) However, once that and a couple of other chores were done, the creativity could start.
Today's activities included work on Crochet Blanket No. 1. At the moment all I have is lots of squares!
The beautiful colours in these squares are all from one yarn and I'm loving the combinations. I just hope that Fostermummy will be able to give me a couple more lessons when I need to learn how to put these altogether.
Next on the Programme was some work on Crochet Blanket No. 2 project. With this one, all I have so far is a very long thin strip.
However, I also love this ecru and cream colour, for totally different reasons.
Later in the afternoon was the next attempt at finding biscuits all three boys like - Vanilla Cookies.
No. 2 Son cut them all out, so we have stars, hearts and teddy bears. What do you think? They are not finished yet as they will be dipped in chocolate by tomorrow - Cadbury's Dairy Milk, what else?
Then a couple more cards made :-
And for tea, my last creation of the day, was Fish Pie:-
I made two, not exactly bulk cooking but certainly a small step in Frugal Queen's direction which is something new to me, so I was quite pleased with myself. I only photographed one, but the other has gone in the fridge for tomorrow's tea.
Tell me which of my creations do you like the best? and what's your latest creation?
Don't make me choose....please don't !
ReplyDeleteJane x
Oh alright then I won't.
DeleteWhat a fabulously creative day you've had! Your crochet is amazing - it's hard to believe that you've only just learned. I iron in the lounge in front of the tv - I either watch a film on DVD or catch up on something I've missed - it makes the ironing more bearable! I haven't done anything creative today , but did recover the second of my sofa cushions the other day - I've changed colour schemes at this house and the sofas no longer matched so I'm revamping them. I'm sick of making piping cord now!
ReplyDeleteThere is a TV on the wall just to the right of this picture!
DeleteNot sure I would know how to make piping cord, maybe I'll add that to my list of things to learn!
Arwedd xx
Just been getting back into the Blog world after days away. Thanks for stopping by mine recently. Wow you have been put through the mill haven't you! I am so pleased that your husband made such a wonderful recovery & I do know how hard it can be to rally that self confidence at times. I have two boys also, 15 & 17, and I love the way you write about yours. Boys are so funny aren't they? I wouldn't be without mine! Love your craft work, particularly the cards, you are very talented. Love your car too, you lucky girl! Take care, Sandra xoxo
ReplyDeleteThanks, thanks and thanks, but mainly thanks for stopping by and joining. I am taking so much from that right now!
DeleteArwedd xx
I couldn't possibly choose a favourite, they're all so wonderful. I'm making my first crochet blanket at the moment with granny squares too. I haven't decided whether I'll crochet them together or sew them, decisions decisions. Your cards are wonderful, much nicer than anything you can buy in a shop.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jo,
DeleteThis video looks quite good for expalining how to crochet them all together at the end.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWmWELLasFw&list=PLC5FD985BCB7E60E6&index=5&feature=plpp_video
Once you get past the slow beginning.
Arwedd xx
1. crochet blanket
ReplyDelete2. cards
3. biscuits
4. fish pie
No number 5 - ironing is not my favourite activity either! Haven't you been busy!
Love from Mum
xx
Good choices, although I must admit the Fish Pie does taste nicer than the biscuits which taste a bit soft today. Not soft, as in chewy, but a bit moist!
DeleteLove Arwedd xx