GinnyKnit

Been busy whilst waiting around hospital for John. 1 aran throw, 1 baby blanket and a SIBOL blanket for Mrs Twins. Also made the bits for 12 mousies - to be finished asap as a mission for some dear friends, 8 premmie hats, a sushi loo roll cover and lots of other bits and bobs all since New Years day. My frugal living personal challenge is going well and am making full use of the full pantry, making cakes and meals. I have also used my de-hydrator a lot and have dried lots of veg before it goes rubbery and also giving me more space in the freezers. So far a very productive year. Apart from keeping my daily journal I have also started a log book of everything I craft so I can see at a glance how I am doing. I am just looking forward to getting my new plastic walk in greenhouse into production. Recently I found a local proffessional gardener through freecycle who was giving away plant pots, nice chap who quite happily gave me lots of pots. So when I looked at my huge privet...

been busy while I waited for John in hospital. the snake is for Annabel and am aiming to make 50 of the balls for Christmas fair I am planning to do this year. Picked the plant holders up in a pound shop on the way home from visiting time. Was absolutely exhausted by the time I got into Manchester, should really have gone the other way into Stockport - would have been much better.

Just a few of my makes so far, most of them posted off today. here is Michael off to deliver some post we think! he also had Grandads cap on at one point back to front. Have most of Christmas organised, just a few stubborn giftee's to sort out. Have to make 5 pots of gold too. I guess its wehters sweeties to fill the gaps. Got to make biscotti on Thursday to fill the chicken tins I got in August.

Michael apparently loves his daddy's sausage casserole! Went to see him last night in his Halloween outfit - Count Dracula, bought by Uncle Gaz (who still owes me for it!) Popped in the library today and got a few good books still no Kirsty book, hope they re stock soon. Posted cards for a hospice and some stockings to BB for the Maybole Christmas fair, lets hope they all sell.

Here are some of my makes so far. the throw for Margaret and the hearts and stockings for various friends

This is the reason I am so busy! Making Christmas extra special this year for little man! Just off to find the red wool for his snowmans hat then find the Santa who needs a beard and we have it partly sorted. Chutney is simmering away - bargain onions so I had to find a use for them. Few mustard seeds, olive oil and black pepper and we are on our way. Need a few provisions next for chilli jam for his daddy and thats his hamper nearly done. Making a hamper for Carrie too with all sorts of lush things in it and a few practical things for the car too. Am waiting for jenni's bracelet bits to arrive then I can make that up, but want a nice box for it, so am hoping to get to Hobbycraft, need some polystyrene wreath bases for a fab crochet wreath I saw . One throw already made for sister-in-law but have one to do for Jen too and have not started that yet. Need a quick trip to a big Asda for some nice bits and bobs I saw in the catologue and theres another few pressies...

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