Does it bother you when you fall behind on even your basic household tasks? It does me and I'm talking basic here not immaculate (in my dreams). The weather has me running to Walmart in-between storms whether I want to or not. So yesterday I went to get supplies and today I stayed home and got "caught up"....a bit.
I did laundry, cleaned up the kitchen,cleaned the litter box, watered the plants, fed the birds, ironed and there's a supper ready and a dessert and while I ironed I listened to an audio book. How seldom it is anymore that I can mulit-task so it felt good and although I like ironed items...ironing is boring in and of itself.
I also printed off some directions for a new BAL ...a "blanket along" being hosted by Sandra who is the hostess of the blog Cherry Heart which has the most gorgeous crochet. She is having a BAL for any blanket you are currently working on, an old WIP that you've set aside or a new one you want to start. Sandra will be working on her Weekender Blanket made of crocheted hexies. She is providing the pattern free of charge and has the colors she is using all published in case you want to use her colors. The yarn she uses mostly is Stylecraft DK yarn found at Deramores and we all love that yarn because there are 68 colors!!!! Plus it is the best acrylic I've found and it is on sale until the end of February and free shipping to the U.S. even though they are located in the U.K. I have received packages from them faster than I have some companies located here in the U.S. If you go there be sure and click on U.S.A. at the top to get U.S. prices in dollars else it will be in lbs which is fine for my friends in the U.K. but not so much for us stateside! LOL!
So, I am organizing my Stylecraft and getting ready to place an order! I think it is on sale at 15% off if I'm not mistaken and it's already a reasonably priced yarn. Thank you, Deramores!
Lucy of Attic 24 showed how she wrapped her colors of Stylecraft around clip type clothespins and wrote the color on the end of the pin so she could use them when she was designing a new blanket. I'm going to do the same thing...........
Here's what I have so far..............I'll be working on this tonight so I will know what colors I have and be ready to place an order tomorrow. I'm still working on my knitted blanket and I have 16 blocks left but "The Weekender" will be my weekend project and there is a Cherry Heart group on Ravelry too. I'm excited!
If you are the least bit interested you should join in. Everyone is so supportive in the group and Sandra couldn't be nicer or more welcoming. She also has tutorials on her blog for projects and stitches. I printed off her JAYG (join as you go) instructions as that is how I want to join the hexies on my blanket. (50% less ends to weave in).
Well...supper's ready and I am hungry! Kielbasa, fresh asparagus and a "fan" potato
YUMMO! And Grey's Anatomy is on t.v.
I hope you had a great day!
Happy Trails!
I did laundry, cleaned up the kitchen,cleaned the litter box, watered the plants, fed the birds, ironed and there's a supper ready and a dessert and while I ironed I listened to an audio book. How seldom it is anymore that I can mulit-task so it felt good and although I like ironed items...ironing is boring in and of itself.
I also printed off some directions for a new BAL ...a "blanket along" being hosted by Sandra who is the hostess of the blog Cherry Heart which has the most gorgeous crochet. She is having a BAL for any blanket you are currently working on, an old WIP that you've set aside or a new one you want to start. Sandra will be working on her Weekender Blanket made of crocheted hexies. She is providing the pattern free of charge and has the colors she is using all published in case you want to use her colors. The yarn she uses mostly is Stylecraft DK yarn found at Deramores and we all love that yarn because there are 68 colors!!!! Plus it is the best acrylic I've found and it is on sale until the end of February and free shipping to the U.S. even though they are located in the U.K. I have received packages from them faster than I have some companies located here in the U.S. If you go there be sure and click on U.S.A. at the top to get U.S. prices in dollars else it will be in lbs which is fine for my friends in the U.K. but not so much for us stateside! LOL!
So, I am organizing my Stylecraft and getting ready to place an order! I think it is on sale at 15% off if I'm not mistaken and it's already a reasonably priced yarn. Thank you, Deramores!
Well...supper's ready and I am hungry! Kielbasa, fresh asparagus and a "fan" potato
I hope you had a great day!
Happy Trails!
Hi Sam, I downloaded that Hexie pattern, I love it and I have the stash to do it with. I also joined Ravery but not sure I will get involved there...I may comment or something. I am still working on great Nephew Harlows baby blanket I may be done with it in a few more nights . Stay busy! :)
ReplyDeleteGood job! You and I can have our own little "sub-group". LOL! You need to put a picture up of the baby blanket so we can see it on your blog. No problem with the"stay busy" part here....ha! ha! I'm saminar on ravelry if you want to go see my projects etc. Exciting! You don't have to get involved at all but it's a great place to get free patterns and keep a notebook of your own projects. TTYL!
ReplyDeleteI do need have house chores caught up, before I can sit down to do handiwork. I'm still working away on a baby blanket, and now another floor rug. That dinner looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteIt was delicious, Kristina. I wish I could get more organic items like you do but I'm getting there. Up North they are much more widely available so when I move that will be another plus. I am a charter member of a food co-op up there and I hope to start one where I am moving. Have you shown your baby blanket? I loved the rug for sure!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you've been sick and hope you have a good weekend. This stuff has sure knocked me down. I was determined to cut out a doll dress today but now I feel weak as a kitten. I must be better though. I'm worried about not getting anything done! lol Take care my friend and take it easy! Sweet hugs, Diane
ReplyDeleteSo glad to see you up and about again! I was getting worried as you never miss a day of blogging. Take care of yourself and so happy to see you!
DeleteBeing behind is the worst yes I get behind. After working 40 hours a week, housework is not what I want at the top of my list on my days off. You had a wonderfully productive day and your dinner looks yummy. Interesting about the Stylecraft yarn--I did not know we could get it shipped over here. I am not a fan of acrylic but when I see all the lovely blankets being made from it I fall in love with those colors! I don't crochet, but maybe someday I will learn.
ReplyDeleteHave a super weekend and stay warm and safe from those storms
xoxoxo
I'm retired...I have no excuse! You work full-time....you deserve a housekeeper! I like acrylic because no one I know that I "make" for has time to hand wash things and I'm not a fan of that either unless it was my own stuff like socks or mittens...small items. I do love the yarns you get but if I was to make a blanket it would cost me a fortune in wool but it would be beautiful! LOL!
DeleteA well rounded meal there. And how fun to be starting a colourful blanket.
ReplyDeleteGoodness! I feel you not only got caught up, you did so much more! Such fun to do a BAL, are you also going to make the Weekender Blanket? Oh and I love the yarn wrapping around the clothespins, so cute!!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great idea about the clothes pins. I love the colours you've chosen..I would have chosen those myself! X
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