My Meanderings

I must update this more

2012-01-23T03:23:00.001-08:00

I have neglected my blog again....not that anyone reads it tho!

Well in October I was made redundant so had a bit of a shit time of it. Got work now do I have dragged myself out of the doldrums :-)

Lately I have been making cards and the beginning of a quilt for my nan!

My quilt with my lovely hand crank Jones sewing machine, named Martha!

And my cards, the first 2 are birthday cards and the third is my valentines card for my dear hubby.

I have also had a go at making a mini tag album, I think it needs work tho.

New Diet

2011-12-07T05:35:00.001-08:00

Well, having been made redundant in October I had to knock Weightwatchers on the head, I simply couldn't afford it.

So 6 weeks goes by and I find some temporary work leading up to Christmas, YAY! I put my office clothes on an oh my they are feeling tight! I get on the scales and 9lbs have crept on, damn you custard creams!!!!

So I resolve to diet again but with no regular permanent work Weightwatchers is still out of the question. So whilst Googling I came across www.smartpeople.com they have a great website, brilliant apps and a Facebook page.

I am only on day 3 but I have to say I am loving it! I highly recommend this FREE tool to anyone. Give it a try, it can't hurt! :-)

New Kindle Case

2011-09-27T10:49:00.001-07:00

Well I caved and ordered a Kindle on Monday. So I need a case to keep it in so hey presto! An hours work and I have a simple case.

It's got a little pocket on the front to keep my light in. It's a bit wonky in places but this was the first project on my hand-cranked Jones sewing machine and I have to say she performed well!

Front:

Back:

I am very happy with it, just need a Kindle to keep in it now!

Swap time!

2011-09-12T11:52:00.001-07:00

Well my apron swap partner has received, I went from this:

To this:

I also made a needle case:

I have also received my Nom Nom Monster package and it's awesome!

My partner is still waiting to receive hers so no pictures of that yet!

First Swap Items Made

2011-08-26T10:18:00.001-07:00

Well I am in the craft apron swap on Crafster.org, for this swap we have to make a craft apron and one other item. Mine are both now done but I cannot post pictures in case my partner visits my blog!

I have a few more items to buy to go with my handcrafted goodness.

Once it's been received I will post pictures.

Evening Sky

2011-08-16T13:09:00.001-07:00

I took this from the back door this evening, beautiful colours.

Location:Bear Lane Close,,United Kingdom

Adventures in Amigurmi Land

2011-08-15T12:06:00.001-07:00

Well I can't crochet properly but have wanted to try for ages. I am the type of person who has to make something to learn how to do it.

I have often been fascinated by Amigurumi toys so I thought I would have a go. I found an octopus on Lion Brands website and got my yarn and got cracking.

So far I have got halfway through the head but I am not a fast crocheter, this is how far I have got with 'Bob'

Patchwork Blocks

2011-08-13T12:38:00.001-07:00

I have often been an admirer of people that make quilts, blocks always look too hard to me. I stumbled across a You Tube video about the 10 minute quilt block, looked simple enough for even me!

In the video she uses 10" blocks to make a quilt but I only have 4" blocks. I decided to start small and make a quilted patchwork bag. I've made 8 blocks for the front and back of the bag. I will quilt the blocks and cut out the lining, handles and pockets later this week.

Here are my 8 blocks:

If you think you can't make a quilt block try the 10 minute block, it's really simple! :-)

Swap Time!

2011-08-11T11:45:00.001-07:00

I have signed up for a swap on Crafster.org, this is a craft apron swap! We get to make a tool apron with little pockets and fill those pockets with little goodies. We get our partners details on Monday, can't wait! :-)

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August WI Meeting

2011-08-09T22:48:00.001-07:00

Well we had our annual summer garden party at the vicarage, we had a talk by a lady who told us all about being a nun at the Abby in the 14 hundreds. Whilst we listened we drank Pimms and lemonade. This was followed by party food and a bit more drink but non-alcoholic this time as I was driving home.

After the food we had a poem written by one of the members who's been at the WI for 55 years!

As it is our 75th year we all had a piece of birthday cake and very nice it was too, not going to do my weekly weigh-in any good this week lol.

As a little moment of our 75th year we were given a cake stuffy which is very sweet.

To finish the night we had a competition for the best homemade fascinator/hat and best shop bought, well I am chuffed to say I won the homemade section. I had lots of fantastic comments about it so I may have a go at making another!

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Dobster

2011-08-04T11:42:00.001-07:00

Well Dobbie is now 2 years old, earlier this year he was diagnosed as epileptic after suffering 13 fits in 15 hours, that was not a good night at one point I though we may lose him. Well he has been on meds ever since but thankfully he has not had a fit since (touch wood). Here he is relaxing on our new black sofa, God why did I pick black! Lol

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It's been far too long!

2011-08-04T11:35:00.001-07:00

Well I haven't written anything for ever even tho I promised I would. I am still crafting, making a tea cozy for a friend an a fascinator this weekend.

This is for the Polesworth WI garden party next week, it's also their 75th birthday so let's hope the weather is good for us!

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Bugger it!

2011-01-26T10:10:00.001-08:00

Well dispite walking 12.12 miles on sunday morning in the cold I have put 1/2lb on! Not happy as I have stayed within my pro points allowance.

Oh well there is always next week!

Mobile Blogging

2011-01-24T11:56:00.001-08:00

Well its 2011 and I have decided I need to blog more. So I have installed Blogger-droid to my X10i phone.

This should mean more of my nonsense posted from me.

And as you haven't seen much of him, Dobs chomping a slipper!

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Photography

2010-08-20T05:21:00.000-07:00

Well I have decided that I will give photography a go. I now have 4 cameras, a teeny tiny P & S for when I go out with the girls in Birmingham only cost me £9 all in off eBay so not great shakes if it is lost / broken or stolen. Then I have my Lumix TZ4 a bit of an old camera now but I love it with its 10x zoom, will be great when NKOTB finally make a re-appearance back in he UK (and they will!!!). Then I have my Fuji S8100fd, a fab camera with 18x zoom and a whole host of features. Then comes to my latest camera, bought for me as an early Christmas present as it was on eBay on Argos's clearance site, its an Olympus E420. Probably not the most all-singing-all-dancing dSLR you can buy but its small and more than complicated enough for me. I will be putting it through its full paces in Wales next week (hopefully it wont rain all the time!)

Since getting the dSLR which came with a 14-42mm kit lens I have become interested in legacy lenses. These are lenses that were produced for 35mm film SLR's but with the correct adaptor can be used on todays dSLR's. I have now purchased 2 of them, an Olympus OM Zuiko Prime Lens 50mm F1.8 with a silver nose and a Sun Optics 28mm f2.5 wide-angle lens. I have no idea how these will perform but I am very much looking forward to using them!

Dobbie

2010-01-23T11:20:00.001-08:00

My hubby took 2 photos of the dog. Couldn't help but make a gif from them.

Upload pictures

Reach a big milestone

2010-01-20T12:18:00.000-08:00

Had my weigh-in tonight an I have lost another 3lb. This takes me to a total loss of 40lbs!!! I am so please with myself. When I joined last year I never thought I would get this far as I have never stuck with it before but I am determined to do it. I have 2lbs more to go till I have lost 3 stone and 20% of my starting body weight. When I get there I will set my final goal, having looked at weight watchers site that will be 10st 6lbs so still a way to go but I have come this far so its just a bit more to go. I will hopefully be there by the end of the year. I am realistic and it has took a while to loose this much so I know that another 2 stone is not going to drop off over night. (oh how I wish!)

Post Christmas Weigh-in

2010-01-13T11:57:00.000-08:00

Well just had my second weigh-in since Christmas and I am pleased to say that I have lost my Christmas gain of 2lbs!!! I am very pleased with myself. It has been hard and I have tracked really well. I hope to keep the momentum up and keep on going. Lost 37lbs so far but still have a lot to lose. My main target is May as I will be walking round London in my bra! Don't worry I have not completely lost it as I will be taking part in the Moonwalk with 15,000 other women raising money for breast cancer. So far I have raised £55, not a huge amount but its a bit too early to start pestering people!

Watch this space.

Happy New Year!!!!

2009-12-31T10:35:00.000-08:00

Well I wish you all a happy 2010!!!!

2009 was a bit of a funny year, it started fantastically with the NKOTB concert after a wait of 17 years. They were absolutely fantastic, I am not sure what I expected buy they totally blew me away, Donnie Whalberg was hotter than ever!!! Then in July I lost a close friend to cancer, RIP Debs you are missed everyday x. Then I had the most fantastic family holiday to Skiathos, contrary to popular belief it was NOT where Mama Mia was filmed as it was filmed on Skopilos next door. Then in August we picked up our lovely new jack russell called Dobbbie whom we all love to bits!!!

In September I attended my school reunion, it was great to see all the old faces and apart from us all getting older and some of our middles being bigger we are all still the same. I went with my best friend of 22 years who turned out to spectacularly treat me like a piece of shit and we have not spoken since. I miss her everyday but I have enough of my family treat me like shit without adding to it.

Its been a hard time at work, we have lost a few good people but on the bright side I helped us gain our 9001 and 14001 accreditation's although my part seemed to get over looked by most, oh well!!!

I hope that 2010 will be a cracking year, lets hope we drag our arses out of this recession and things get better for us all. I will be taking part in the Moonwalk in May which is going to be bloody hard but I am looking forward to the challenge!

In the coming year I hope to update my blog more often, get to my goal at weightwatchers and learn to crochet. What ever your resolutions I hope you stick to them!

Happy New Year all xxx

Merry Christmas

2009-11-14T11:04:00.000-08:00

Bless him

I've Opened a Shop

2009-10-20T01:43:00.000-07:00

Its only selling hairsticks at the moment. I hope to get some bags and other things on their in the future. It on a "Make It, Sell It" website. Like the UK version of Etsy.

This is my storefront, please take a look:

http://www.craftycowbag.misi.co.uk/

He's getting bigger

2009-08-27T05:22:00.000-07:00

Well we have had Dobbie for nearly 3 week, he will be 10 weeks old tomorrow. He has had his second injection so is able to go out on walks now. He is due of another injection and his chip next week, I don't think he is gonna like that one!I have also taken part in the Chopsticks to Hairsticks swap. It was great fun, just waiting for my stick to come thru from the USA

We got a puppy!!!!

2009-08-09T02:02:00.000-07:00

We picked our Jack Russell puppy up yesterday. He is tri coloured and 8 weeks old. He is so sweet and well behaved. No accidents in the house so far. Slept through the night and stayed clean. What a star!

Patchwork Bag

2009-04-11T06:12:00.001-07:00

I recently made this for a swap on Crafster. My partner has received so I am now safe to post a photo here. This is my first successful attempt at anything involving patchwork.

I have some breast cancer patchwork squares that I want to use, I have an idea for the "Betty" bag in my head, not too sure how it will turn out tho!!!!

Diet!

2009-04-02T10:49:00.000-07:00

Well I have been back at weightwatchers for 6 weeks and I am happy to say that I have lost 8lbs!!! I am very pleased indeed ;-)

NKOTB - Nottingham

2009-01-20T23:16:00.001-08:00

Well New Kids were that good that my friend and I have decided to go again on Friday at the Nottingham NIC. Watch this space for pictures!

New Kids on the Block Concert

2009-01-19T05:33:00.000-08:00

Well I had the best weekend ever!!! I spent it with my best mate and we went to see New Kids on the Block on Saturday night. They were excellent, better than the 1991 gigs. I can only say they got better with age.

Gig Photo's

And 3 of tem leaving the hotel:

Save the best till last:

Wii Fitness

2009-01-01T13:07:00.000-08:00

Well I finally got my Wii fitness age down to 33, which is quite good as that's my age. I started 5 days ago with the shameful age of 71!!!

Christmas Swap Part 2

2008-11-20T09:31:00.001-08:00

I have received a fab package from Linda. I LOVE, LOVE LOVE it!!!! Excellent stalking, she saw that I love purple and have a Calorimetry queued on my Ravelry page, so I am now the proud owner of a purple one.

I have lots of chocolate, and hot drinks, stitch markers, purple alpaca, and some great patterns from the Drops website. This has been a brilliant swap, thank you Linda!

Christmas Swap Part 1

2008-11-19T23:12:00.000-08:00

My swap parcel has arrived in Norway. I sent, 2 balls of marino wool, a mitten pattern by Eunny Jang, a cup and coaster, Green & Blacks hot chocolate, a Christmas oven mitt and the Christmas stories by Charles Dickens.

Newest Bag

2008-10-23T11:15:00.000-07:00

I did a swap for a bag on Crafster, I sent the supplies off and some goodies and got the best bag back.

All of the goodies, bag, wristlet and fab magazine.
And inside the bag, its just brilliant!!!
Head over to Corrin's blog if you want to make your own. I know I could not make one as good. Even my son said, "no offense mom but that's better than yours". You gotta love him.........if I didn't I would probably kill him LOL!

Halloween Swap

2008-10-11T06:17:00.000-07:00

Well my partner received the goodies I sent her in the week. I forgot to take photos of what I made (as usual) but here it is:
A Freddie Kruger T-shirt, a witches apron, a red trick or treat bag and a pumpkin washcloth with Satsuma soap.

This is the cool stuff that I received;
I received a trick or treat board, a fab pencil case, a corn witch, and some blood! (sweetie of course) and some poison bottles, one with shrunken skull, one with jellyfish stings, an empty one and one with sweets and tricks in.

This was a great swap!!!

Christmas Swap Time

2008-10-06T23:24:00.000-07:00

As we have no Knitters Around the World swap this year, I am taking part in the Christmas Knitters Swap instead!!!

I have been given my swap partners details and have stalked her blog and on Ravelry! I have picked the pattern and the yarn so I am half way there!!!!

If my partner wants to know, my name on Ravelry is Thunderchild.

Not long now!!!!

The Big Drop

2008-09-15T00:57:00.001-07:00

On Sunday 14th September I had the insane idea to do a sponsored abseil for Marie Curie Cancer Care. I abseiled 120ft down the Travelodge at the Fort Dunlop in Birmingham. To say I was petrified is an understatement of the highest order!!!! But I did raise £240 for a very worth while cause. I thank all those who sponsored me. Now you can have a laugh at my photos!!! Thanks to my mate Sam for taking them for me, Cheers bud!

A Bit More Beading

2008-09-07T08:40:00.001-07:00

I made this this afternoon. Its my first one and I m quite happy with it. It could have been a bit tighter to make it a bit neater but not bad for a first attempt.

Latest Creations

2008-08-31T03:14:00.000-07:00

I have made these two phone charms this morning. They took about half an hour each. The red one is form my mate Sam and the green one is for my Mother-in-Law.

50p's Wanted

2008-08-13T02:16:00.001-07:00

I am collecting the commemorative 50p pieces, if you have one, two or a few would you be willing to swap them with me? I only have 2 at the moment the Scout one and the Victoria Cross one so the chances are the the one in your purse / pocket / wallet / back of the sofa I don't have! If you would be willing to swap them please could you email me? sock.knittynora@gmail.com thank you.

Its been while......

2008-07-23T13:11:00.000-07:00

......sorry!

I have just been busy and not had the time to update. We went to see Linkin Park at Milton Keynes on their Projekt Revolution tour, let me just say they were absolutely awesome!!! They are as good live as they are on CD. We go really sun burnt and I fell really ill at one point but I was a great day.

Last weekend we went to BugJam 22 at Santa Pod Raceway. It was a brilliant weekend full of sexy VW Bugs and Buses!!! We had a few bouts of rain but nothing to spoil it. Visit www.bugjam.co.uk for a full report.

A few pictures:

I have just finished my first lace project, only a simple lace shawl. Its made with 4ply sock yarn in my fave colour PURPLE!!!!!

Its only a simple project as I am not that good at lace but i am happy with it.

piccies:

Pre-blocking

Blocking

Close up

My cast off is a bit tight so it would not block in a triangle, will have to work on that on the next one!!!

My Swap Goodies

2008-04-27T11:55:00.001-07:00

I have received all of my swap goodies this week. 1st my Little Visitor, his name is Tad and will be spending few weeks with us before going back home.
Next we have my mug swap, I had a cosy and mug, some earrings and a lovely book mark and some interesting teas.Next is my Adult sap, a very funny sap to take part in! I received a crochet sex toy cosy, penis soap, a gift box and some brilliant sex cards.
Last but not least is my Farmers Market swap. I had a beautiful knitted shopping bag and some produce bags both in my favorite colour PURPLE. Some wool for me to dye and some tint fridge magnets that are on my fridge!
A very good haul indeed!

Snow in April

2008-04-19T09:47:00.000-07:00

Well the first weekend of April brought a 2 inch fall of snow!!! My son Ben was bursting to get outside and have some fun so I took this photo.........

Mug Swap Round 2

2008-04-19T09:38:00.001-07:00

My swap partner has now received her package so I thought I would post them here.

I made a crochet hook roll, smiley coaster, bracelet and some Lego Skeleton earring which she hd on her wists lists. I also sent a heart decorated mug. She really liked them!
A close up of the jewelery....

Fat Quarter Bag

2008-04-19T09:27:00.001-07:00

I recently saw one of these bags made on Crafster. It was a free pattern form a newsletter so I signed up and made this red one.

Front

Back
Inside

I love this bag pattern and will definitely make more!!!

Latest Swaps

2008-03-02T02:42:00.000-08:00

Well my latest swaps are ready to go. I have my "Stuff an Easter Basket" goodies which are, a egg cosy beanie, a shopping tote, earrings, daffodil coaster and stitch markers. I have also sent a beginner tatting kit, disco duck, bag of mini eggs, cadbury's creme egg and a galaxy egg. The will be going of to the USA tomorrow.

These are the gifts I made :
And this is it all togther
I also have taken part in the "Make me Journal Swap" This is my first attempt a a book of any kind. I hope my partner likes it!Ant the inside, I have used different colour pages.
This one will be sent off to West Glamorgan tomorrow!

New Kids are back

2008-02-09T09:04:00.000-08:00

New Kids on the Block are back!!!! YES! I have been waiting 17 years to hear the news. I was sooooo in love with Donnie Whalberg when I was 14. Me and my friend Vicky loved them to bits and managed to see them twice at the NEC in Birmingham. I don't care how far we have to travel to see them but if they come to the UK we WILL see them! Head over to www.nkotb.com

A Bag for a Friend

2008-02-02T09:40:00.000-08:00

Its my friend Jo's birthday next week, she is a special friend to me so I had to make her something special. Jo has 2 cats, one of them Arthur is a tad cranky!!! I saw this bag on Craftster and got the link to this tut http://www.gotfabric.com/projects/0106tote.php so I thought Jo would like one. Her is her's inspired by her cats.

Here is the bag:
And a close up of the cat fabric

Owl Swap - I Am Done!!!

2008-01-12T12:18:00.000-08:00

Well I have finished all of my goodies for my swap pal!!!

I brought some small tools for when I make jewelery, pliers and the like so whilst I had my sewing machine out I thought I would make myself a nice little case to keep thm in, I will upload a picture when I can.

My Swap Parcel has Arrived

2007-12-29T05:35:00.000-08:00

Ana has been a brilliant partner, we have kept in touch quite a bit and I hope that this will continue now that the swap is over. I have received a lovely package......

I received a beautiful Clapotis, some sock yarn "Grinchy" some Brittany needles, some San Fransisco chocolates, a Grinch tree decoration, a lovely Cherished Teddie "Sherlock" to add to my collection, some peppermint chocolate and some candy cane pop rocks which my son has his eye on!!

Here is my son modelling my Clapotis
I just want to say thank you to Ana for being a great swap partner! I hope that we will remain good friends into and well beyond the New Year!!!

Yet Another Swap!

2007-12-10T04:48:00.000-08:00

This time I have joined the Owl Swap round 5 on craftster.org. I have to make 2 medium and 2 small gifts for my partner. I have already brought some fabric and odd and ends so that I can get started on the main things. I will not get my partners details until the 27th December. I am soooo excited, I love swapping!

Parcel Is Ready to Go!!!!

2007-11-27T11:57:00.000-08:00

Well it's ready. My Christmas around the world parcel is ready to go. I will be posting it out tomorrow.

I hope it does not take too long and I hope my partner likes it!!!

Yet Another Update

2007-11-23T07:38:00.000-08:00

Well I am nearly done with my Christmas Around the World swap partners parcel. I have made some more things this week. A snowman for the tree and a knitting needle case. I hope she likes them.

In other news.....

I have a new job!!!!! I cannot tell you how happy I am. I have been so unhappy in my current job for a while now and when I had the interview for my new position I was really excited so was thrilled to get it!

Me and my son, Ben are off to the Frankfurt Christmas market In Birmingham city centre tomorrow to get some last minute Christmas presents and have a good day out. I also need to get some fabric for a bag I want to make and the Birmingham markets have some great fabric stalls!!!

Another CATWS Update

2007-10-28T06:39:00.001-07:00

I made these for my swap partner yesterday. I need to solder the jump rings closed so they don't snag on her knitting.

Could these be for you?

I now have my goodies brought to go in your package, I just have some things to make and they will be flying across the pond to you!!!!

Christmas Around the World Swap - Update

2007-10-23T01:57:00.000-07:00

I have now hand dyed some wool in my recipients favorite colours. I have picked my patterns and hope to get them started this weekend. I have a list of things I wish to buy this person and also hope to get them this weekend!

I just love shopping for Christmas!!

Pay It Forward (PIF)

2007-10-09T11:37:00.000-07:00

I will send a hand made gift to 3 people who comment to this post. It is based on the film "Pay it Forward" Giving acts of kindness to people whom ever and were ever in the world you are. I will send you your gift with in 3 months.

The people who comment on this blog then have to pay kindness to another 3 people in return.

I hope to hear from you xxx

My First Tote

2007-10-05T13:34:00.000-07:00

I made a bag a bag this evening. It took me about 2 hours but that was because I made it from a charm roll and spent ages sewing them all together.
I added two pockets to the inside and decided not to quilt it. I am very happy with how it turned out!!!

Tattoo

2007-10-04T10:36:00.000-07:00

I had this tattoo done this afternoon. It is Cancer Research UK's Race for life heart ribbons. I have done the race 5 times now. This year was more important as my friend Debbie is being treated for bowel and liver cancer. Its was her boyfriend that did the tattoo for me. She is planning to have one done as well when her treatment is over.

Sewing!!!!

2007-09-30T02:24:00.000-07:00

Well I have borrowed my nan's friends sewing machine. I think I am getting the hang of it now. I have a bit of a fabric stash and last night started making a bag for my niece's birthday. Its not looking too bad. I had a bit of trouble fitting the snaps for the closure but I got there in the end!

The machine is a bit old and temperamental, the thread keeps snagging as on of the parts is missing but I am getting used to its quirks! Must put a machine on my Christmas list!!!!!!

Watch this space for finished pictures.........

The Moon

2007-09-26T12:42:00.000-07:00

I have just been and had a quick half hour out with my scope. I am loving these early nights!!!! It is a full moon tonight so that means star gazing is a bit of a no-no as the brightness from the moon blocks a lot of them. So I was having a look at the moon itself. I took this photo through the scope by holding my compact digital up to the lens in the scope.
I like this shot. I am quite pleased with how it turned out, well for a first attempt. I have a web cam that I want to try out but maybe not when I have to get up for work tomorrow!!!

2007-09-03T03:40:00.000-07:00

I took this picture whilst on a long weekend away for the August bank holiday. We went camping in West Wales in Barmouth. I was a great weekend and very hot. I got sun burnt feet!!! I wish I had my scope with me as we had some fantastically clear nights and we got great views of the Milky Way!!

Christmas Around the World Questionaire

2007-09-02T10:22:00.000-07:00

Christmas Around The World Questionnaire!

We know you have all been waiting patiently (thank you!) for the questionnaire! As today is the first official day of the swap, we are ready to post it for all of you to complete and enjoy. You'll notice that there's 25 questions......one for each of the 25 days of the Christmas season!

Are you religious? No
How long have you been knitting? Would you consider yourself a Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced? I have only been knitting "properly" for about 2 years. I would say Intermediate.
Do you have any other hobbies besides knitting? I am an amature astronomer and I like to make cards.
Favorite color(s)? Purple!!
Do you collect anything? Cherished Teddies
Are you allergic to any fibers or animals? Thankfully, No
Do you have any pets? We have a rabbit and a dwarf hamster
Coffee, Tea, or Hot Chocolate? All 3 but mostly coffee.
Cookies or Sweets? Cookies
Do you knit socks? Yes, I took part in Sockapolooza 4
If not socks then what? Socks!
Do you put up a Christmas tree? Oh yes, I have to do it all by myself!
Favorite holiday treats? Lots of chocolates
Favorite holiday smells? Cinnamon
Do you celebrate Christmas in a traditional or unconventional way? Traditional, Big dinner with all the trimmings and Christmas pud
What are your favorite holiday traditions? Mine would be my Christmas visit to Birmingham's German Christmas Market. I have done it every year for the past 3 years.
Finish the sentence: “For me Christmas is all about....” Giving and receiving presents and spending quality time with my family.
If you were a Christmas ornament you would be…….? I would be a fairy!
What was your favorite gift you've ever received? DAB Radio
When do you start your Christmas? My Christmas has already started, I have knitted 4 presents already.
Do you send Christmas cards? Yes, I make some and buy some. Depends who they are for.
What is your favorite Christmas dish? Turkey dinner.
Carolers are at your door. What do you do? Open the door and enjoy!
When do you open presents? Christmas morning
Do you celebrate with family or friends or both? Family

I hope this helps my swapee.

Presents from a friend

2007-08-31T07:17:00.000-07:00

After helping Lauri find the audiobooks she wanted she sent me these as a thankyou......

Interweave Felt, Greative Knitting and 2 of her daughters own patterns Ivy Trellis Scarf and Lay Down the Gauntlet Mitts.

I also got

4 Skiens of Wool in the Woods Ballet in Tahiti Sunset, 2 balls of Frog Tree chunky Alpaca and 12 sachets of KoolAid which will be used for dying!

Thankyou Lauri!!!!

Dishcloth Swap 2

2007-08-17T12:19:00.000-07:00

This is what I have had in the second dishcloth swap. Its the Double Flower Cloth, 2 bars of Green and Blacks chocolate and some lovely Lavender soap from Lush!!!!

Fetchings Finished!!

2007-08-17T02:29:00.000-07:00

I have finished my other Fetching glove. The pattern is available on http://www.knitty.com/ in the archive. They were very quick to knit. I think you could knit up a pair in a day. They will be definitely going on the Christmas knits list!

Christmas Around the World

2007-08-15T03:04:00.000-07:00

I have signed up for the Christmas Around the World swap from this blog http://christmasaroundtheworldswap.blogspot.com/ looking for ward to recieving my swapee's details!

Sockapolooza 4

2007-08-15T02:57:00.000-07:00

I took part in the Sockapolooza 4 sock swap. I recieved a lovley pair of socks from Jet Lee in the US. She sent me Boot socks, a note pad, hand cream, lovley sock yarn and a sheep keyring. I was great to take part and I am already looking forward to Sockapolooza 5!!

Knitting Projects

2007-08-15T02:44:00.000-07:00

I am currently knitting a pair of Fetcgings form http://www.knitty.com/ I finished one last night and will cast on for the other tonight. I am loving this pattern. Its my first pattern with cables and it is realtivly simple, well it must be for me to be able to do it!!!

Here is the finished one:

And being modelled by me:

Hello!!!

2007-08-14T08:20:00.000-07:00

My name is Samantha; but I am a Sam, too much of a tomboy!!!

I live in the village of Polesworth in Satffordshire in the UK. I am married to Andrew and we have a little (well not so little) boy called Benjamin who is 8.

My interest are knitting, astronomy, card making and VW Beetles!

I have been knitting on and off since my nan taught me as a child but I really got into it about 18 months ago. I have knit several pairs of socks and hats. My recently finished off items are for my friend for Christmas and are a hat, scarf and a facecloth.

I have only just got into astronomy after staring at the stars for years. I have a Celestron EQ 114 Short 'scope. I am only just getting into it and still learning the basics. I have had excellent views of Jupiter and the Moon and have managed to find the Andromeda Galaxy although it was not very clear but I am enjoying the learning process.

I LOVE VW Beetles, although I do not own one. I try to go to Bug Jam at SantaPod Raceway every year. It is definatly an expreience! Although this year with the very heavy rain we had it was a bit of a wash out!!!

Well that's all for now, I will post some pictures soon!