101 Posts! (Edited)

Can't believe I missed my 100th post! I think it's was because I was so taken aback that I was 'dishcloth cotton' (sorry still not gotten over it! (see post below))

Had a bit of trouble with t'internet today so loads to catch up on.

OK, first - friday poll!! last week it was - Cats or Dogs? and the poll says - CATS. This week - Bath or Shower? mmmmmm what do you think?

Next - lot's of crafty shopping.

I went to Hobbycraft on Tuesday, I had never been before and there was so much to see and so much to buy. My primary reason for going was for work and they had loads of great christmas'y kids stuff so it was worth the trip.

Also, Euan has been doing a bit of needle felting (since posting this I have read that only children over 10 should needle felt!!) and broke my only needle so after a bit of a t'internet search I found Christie Bears which sells lots of stuff to make bears but also needle felting gear.

So I ordered about 6 needles, 4 the same because I wanted to make a felting tools.

My dad had drilled 4 holes in a disc of wood ready for the needles. I had seen the 'How to...' in the current CRAFT: magazine. It works, but it's a bit scary to use and look at.

And here are some more leaves, I'm a bit obsessed with leaves at the moment!

Which type of yarn are you?

Just took this quiz via the Knitterooney blog and I am dishcloth cotton!?!

Dishcloth cotton! Dishcloth cotton!

It did make me LOL but why couldn't I have been fun fur or mohair? I suppose it's better than acrylic double knit....... but only just!

What kind of yarn are you?

You are Dishcloth Cotton.You are a very hard worker, most at home when you're at home. You are thrifty and seemingly born to clean. You are considered to be a Plain Jane, but you are too practical to notice.
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Felted Leaves

Here are some photos of the leaves I have been needle felting this week.

The big one is my least favorite, I am going to try and wet felt it and see what happens.

This one is my favorite so far, I used a lot more wool, laid it both ways and twisted it to make the colours more interesting.

This was the first one and a bit thin, I'm thinking of applique (thanks P).

I started making these, the idea was christmas tree decorations but I'm not sure, maybe some sequins might help.

Eastend Treasures

I went to my Mum & Dads last weekend and brought back a satsh of yarns and patterns.




There is all sorts, more Sirdar Click, which is my fave for scarves, some pink pure wool which I'm going to felt and some muted green Mohair which I'm going to knit myself a scarf with.





I went through my mums knitting patterns, I love the photos on these vintage patterns, I don't know if I'll ever knit any of the patterns but I love looking at the pictures.

Friday Poll

What a week, back to school and work, P's show opened in Richmond and E arrived from Germany.

But, I have managed to needle felt some leaves and nearly finished the grey scarf. (I'll post more on that later.)

Anyway, decided to have a Friday Poll each week.

So, which is it ?

Cats or

or dogs?

Zakka in the UK

I just googled Japenese Craft Books and found this fantastic site based in Scotland.











It's called Kitty Craft and it sells all sorts of fabrics by the 1/4 yard, though you can buy more un-cut.











They also sell accessories like this flower shaped Yoyo template.











There is also a Pattern Room with loads of patterns and you can also sign up to receive points when you shop and an e-newsletter iwth patterns for projects. Check it out!

Re-Arranging

can't believe I haven't posted since Monday, not v good at all.

I have been busy though, re-arranging the house, our office/spare room/crafting mess is slowly being turned back into a bedroom. So I am now writing this from down stairs in the living room, we'll see how it goes, we might have to move to a bigger house!

So, not much craftyness, finished the mose stitch coaster, can't find it to take a photo of it and I have been writing huge lists of stuff to make and I spent another £30 at the local craft shop, it should have been £60 (everything is half price) but (boohoo) he's closing and moving to Hastings, but he is still going to run his online shop.

What I have also been doing is a lot of reading of blogs, and my new hobby is clicking on the random button on the London Knitters widget and look what I found....











Yes, it is what you think it is, check out the story behind it, it's v funny.

Ok, so I can't post without photos so here are some large kittens.......













and some windmills we made a while ago using origami paper.......