Over Looking
Originally uploaded by ZMB.
…Like taking Granny out for a spin to the new museum in Ballymena.
I started off this bank holiday weekend with a huge list of things I wanted to do. Now it’s Monday and I feel that I haven’t done all that much. But the things I have done have [...]
I have spent the past couple of weeks mulling over the decision I needed to make. Both options have their good points and bad points but in the end it came down to not wanting to wait any longer. The person I had spoken to regarding the traditional crafts scheme has left her [...]
I hate making decisions. It took D and I 1½ hours to decide what we would do yesterday after our original plan fell through. We went to the Asia Supermarket in Belfast and then went for a walk along Groomsport beach.
So, decisions?
The options are –
1. Take part in a North Antrim/Donegal scheme [...]
The Norfolk pictures have now been uploaded to flickr.
In reply to a few questions that Katy asked me while I was visiting her -
I got my t-shirt here.
Recipes for homemade home cleaners can be found here. I got my recipes from a book called Clean House, Clean Planet but the recipes are much the [...]
Bliss is being able to spend the morning rummaging in boxes in charity shops, spending time knitting (this in case you are interested), eating peanut butter on toast, eating a juicy pear and drinking a nice cup of tea.
Not so blissful is the fact that I have spots and cold sores; one scabbing, the other [...]
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Yarn Ball Factory, originally uploaded by ZMB.
This is how I fill my time these days. Making balls of yarn.
This time next week I will be getting set for Mexico. Our first week will [...]
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Gracie’s New Jumper, originally uploaded by ZMB.
Gracie in her brand new jumper. And look the nasty wee bitch is trying to destroy it!
Gracie Models Mum’s Scarf
Originally uploaded by ZMB.
Mistake Rib Scarf
Pink Fake Cable Socks
Originally uploaded by ZMB.
Pattern adapted from Spindle Socks - I used a mock cable instead of the suggested real cable. Knit in Debblie Bliss Baby Cashmerino.
Two Odd Socks
Originally uploaded by ZMB.
On the left we have Slip Up Socks in Posh Yarns Lucia. On the right we have kool-aid dyed Jaywalkers.
Knitted Hanger Cover
Originally uploaded by ZMB.
Another Christmas gift.
Zebra Zig Zag Jaywalkers
Originally uploaded by ZMB.
I realise that I didn’t really talk about the Christmas presents that I made this year. These are Jaywalkers of which I made two pairs. I will have to make another pair for myself sometime, as I think they are very nice.
This was the view from my back door on Sunday.
As promised here is the result of my day spent French Knotting. The cardigan took a long time to finish, week-wise the French Knotting took as long as it took me to knit the cardigan! Perhaps my heart wasn’t in it.
The pumpkin became: ravioli; [...]
Today I woke up not sure what to do with myself. Should I go with D to where he is leaving to dive, then take Gracie on a lovely beach walk, or should I stay at home, finish f**king French Knotting my cardigan, make wonderful things with pumpkin (pumpkin ravioli) and cook a chicken [...]
Who would have thought that an insignificant little thing like a French Knot could keep me from knitting. Well it has. I cannot progress with my green cardigan until I have French Knotted thousands of knots all over it. My cardigan will remain in bits until I can get over my hatred [...]
