Dragon framed!

Hi guys,

 

Finally had the dragon cross stitch framed for Duncan. Looks really great. I had this framed by On the wall in Leeds.

Duncan as already put this on the wall in our room and it looks good.

Hope you like.

Luv Jane xx

Do you remember this?

 

Hi guys,

I found this in my crafting stash and it brought back some memories:

Anyone remember this??????? When I was a kid I never had anything this posh. I remember just having a wooden cotton reel from Grandma’s stash with 4 nails in it and it lasted me years. I just made loads of the coils below:

This one has been claimed by the cats has they love them.

I am going to be brave and try to teach Jennifer on how to do these coils.

What did you make with these coils?

I will leave you with some yummy chocolate rock buns Duncan as made.

Luv Jane XX

Which Hexagon to make?

 

Hi guys,

I have been playing today with aran wool. Yes I know it’s coming to summer but I am back at college and I need a project where I don’t need too many brain cells working.

Should I just make hexagon 1

Or hexagon 2

Or make both?

My first go at the African Flower and I am using the pattern Here. These hexagons are going to be used for a throw and matching cushions. I never do things by half……………Go on be brave and tell me which option you would take?

Take it easy and do say hello

Luv Jane XX

Catch up

 

HI guys,

Time for a catch up.

Well in the last knitting post I mentioned a new project on the go……well here it is

Another baby cardigan with matching hat. I used Sirdar Supersoft Aran in green from The Wool Shop in Leeds.

I loved doing the cable work and I am really impressed with my stitching up. This as been a massive learning curve for me and I do have to admit I am so glad that the Wool Shop is only around a few corners for the help when I got stuck.

I have also completed a crocheted rabbit for Duncan.

I used the pattern from Simply Crochet Issue 2. The pattern is called Itty-bitty bunny. The wool I used was Hayfield Bonus DK  shade number 0931. Duncan picked the wool and it was ok to use but the black bits did come off in my hand. I would not recommend this wool for a small child……….except for Duncan.

I think I may have to look for some fluffy wool for the tail next time and have a play…..what do you think?

Oh yes my desk is tidy for once as I decided yesterday to have a tidy up on my desk………I don’t think it will last long but I can hope.

Take care

Luv Jane XX

Crafty day

Hi guys,

I managed to get some crafting done at my mates yesterday.

A large alien for Kane

Luv Jane xx

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Tatting

Hi guys,

Trying my hand again at tatting..........I WILL NOT GIVE UP!!!!

Tried to do dimpled rings and Josephine rings......my thread kept breaking on the dimpled rings.........bugger! So I have given that up at the moment.....will go back do not fear.

So I am having a go at mock rings and trying to make a snowflake......so watch this space.

Luv Jane XX

A Card for Sketch Saturday!

 

Hi guys,

I have tried to make an effort with keeping up with other blogs as well as my own. So I was reading the Saturday Sketch blog and I was looking at this weeks sketch wondering if my mojo would ever come back to me……..

I did feel something but just a little bit……

This is what I managed. I used an old Whiff of Joy stamp called Melinda Helping Angel. I used my new watercolours and water pen.  The papers are from the Kate Knight Spring Fling pad that I got free from the Cardmaking & Papercraft magazine a while ago. Card candy and buttons from stash. To finish the card off I shuttle tatted some little butterflies.

So I would like to thank Sketch Saturday for helping me with the card drought and enter the sketch challenge. If you click on the Sketch Saturday above it will take you t the challenge post.

Wonder what card I can make next??????

Luv Jane XX

My first knitted baby garment.

Hi guys,

Not written in ages once again but I have been busy with crafting. Still struggling to find my mojo with cards but seem to be into my knitting. I have managed to make my first baby garment. It is a coat cardigan from Studio Stylecraft. The wool I have used was original going to be crocheted into my blanket but it didn't seem to go so I needed a project for it. NO I do not have any plans for a baby but I thought it would give me more confidence for when it comes to making something for me or friends. So this is what I made.

It is for 3 months to 6 months old. It is done in Stylecraft Aran. Not sure of the colour as my lovely husband as moved the band I was saving........typical.

I will leave you a sneak look at the next project I have nearly finished.

Luv Jane XX

Knitted poncho

Hi guys,

In a couple of posts back I mentioned that I had started a new project......well I have finished that and here it is modelled by me!!!

Sorry I could not get anyone to model it for me. I can say it is very warm to wear.

Luv Jane XX

Managed to make a double pocket card.

Hi guys,

Well I have managed to make a double pocket card to day for Duncan's Nanny.it was good to make a card but I have struggled to make things gel. The mojo is not back completely yet.......hopefully with time it will come back fully.


I have managed to add some crochet with the little heart, tatting with the heart at the back of the card. I have used my new craft stuff, including the Cinnamon Sugar from Elizabeth Bell, my new watercolours to colour her in. My new nesties which are A2 Matting Basics A and B. Also I have used the labels seventeen. Also bling from the stash.

I think I am going to be brave and enter this card into the Papertake weekly Challenge which the theme is Anything goes. Optional Kraft card but I don't have any of this.

Thank you for coming to see me.

Luv Jane Xxx

So bad!!!!!!

It has been so long since I last posted it is stupid, but life as been really busy. I have passed 2 more exams since the last post. Working on another one at the moment. I still go to the gym and we have lost our Christmas weight and we are back to our first targets which we hit just before Christmas. So that is going really well. On a Thursday I go to The Wool Shop round the corner for Knit 'n' Natter which is a right laugh.

Do you remember ages ago I made some squares in crochet for a blanket.......well I got bored making the squares and did something which did included the squares and I am so chuffed with the results.

My blanket with the new owners.......yes the cats.

I have also made 2 snoods.

Also a made an headband for Jennifer.

So I am still doing some crafting just not the posting.

Hope everyone is ok and hopefully I will not be so long with the next post.....

Luv Jane Xxx

Ps the next project as been started today.

SORRY!!!!!

 

Hi guys,

It as been 4 weeks since the last blog…..in this time I have sat an exam and PASSED!!!!! Yippeeeeeee!!!!!! I have managed some crafting if not a lot.

I did a card for a friends Aunty and the rules I was given was please include blue, cute girl and bling………….I think I covered this and the feed back I got was really good.

The inside of the card……

Nice and simple…….

I know I have mentioned the studying I have had to do well I do have to say a THANK YOU to the little helpers that helped when I was trying to study………..

It was a battle to get my study done…..LOL. So THANKS to Smudge and Dixie.

I have tried to do some tatting but not a lot but I have think I have mastered the art of onion rings………..yes Onion rings………

My first one.

I think I am getting  tidier with my tatting but need loads more practice !!!!!!!!!

In this time I had to make a card for the Father in Law and this is what I made him.

Yes another owl card for him.

Well I think that is all…………oh no one more thing I have lost another 4lbs since the last post……so altogether I have lost 21lbs and my shape is starting to change but I think I will put a new picture up after the next 4 weeks so you can see the changes for yourself.

Take care

Luv Jane XX

Some tatting

I have managed to do some tatting in between reading the Game of Thrones series by George Martin. Last week I started back at college to finally finish my AAT. We have been still going to our training with Richard at the gym.  I was the dreaded weigh in today. So with block of sessions Oberlin with I have lost a further 5lbs and Duncan as lost a further 8lbs. In total I have lost 17lbs and Duncan as lost 33lbs.  The best bit for me is that I have gone from a size 18/20 in jeans to a size 16/18. Well chuffed with this. Some bad news I'd that the sessions are going to get harder if that is possible.
Right let's see if this works and I have added pictures of the 2 hearts I have tatted.

Will have play more with my new phone to get it right.

Need to go do my homework like a good girl.

Luv Jane xxx

Having a little play

Hi guys,

Got a new toy today. I should have an update very soon with little bit of crafting I have done. Also an update on the training. Talk very soon
Luv Jane x x