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message 951: by Patti (baconater) (new)

Jun 20, 2013 01:49AM

Patti (baconater) (goldengreene) | 56525 comments

Yeah. I do try to keep track of everyone but it can get tricky.

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message 952: by Kay (Golden Girl) (new)

Jun 20, 2013 02:15AM

Thanks all but please don't go to any bother as can probably think of something else ,what lovely people on here xx

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message 953: by Rosemary (grooving with the Picts) (new)

Jun 20, 2013 02:22AM

Rosemary (grooving with the Picts) (nosemanny) | 8590 comments

Sorry Kay, no orange wool. You can get purple or white carrots though!

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message 954: by Jud (new)

Jun 20, 2013 02:23AM

Oh I just texted my mum! She has a load of odd bits and pieces of wool and she comes over tomorrow so I can post it to you if she has any.

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message 955: by Kay (Golden Girl) (new)

Jun 20, 2013 02:38AM

That would be lovely Jud ,if she has will Pm my address,really only need about 25 gr or less . If no orange am thinking of of stitching them with embroidery thread as am sure. I will have some orange thread ,have nearly every colour ,thanks for asking your Mum

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message 956: by Jud (new)

Jun 20, 2013 08:49AM

My mum had orange wool!! She thinks its official colour is saffron. I did ask her for an orange colour that would do for carrots so fingers crossed!

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message 957: by Karen (new)

Jun 20, 2013 08:54AM

Don't forget to let us see a picy of the Land Girl, carrots an all, when she's done! Sounds lovely.

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message 958: by Kay (Golden Girl) (last edited Jun 20, 2013 10:12AM) (new)

Jun 20, 2013 09:48AM

Jud I can't Pm you unless I request you as a friend ,may I do that ,and saffron sounds right,so as you said fingers and toes crossed x
Have sent you a message now

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message 959: by [deleted user] (new)

Jun 20, 2013 10:48AM

Hi - we have been away just for one day and night, visiting my sister and her family who had hired a cottage in Devon, not long got back.

I do have some orange wool, Kay, but I won't be able to get to a post office for the next week - we're busy for the next few days, and then are off to Bristol again for work. If you can wait a week I could post you some at the end of next week - Thurs or Fri.

Today's free craft book (just one)
Crochet

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

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message 960: by Kay (Golden Girl) (new)

Jun 20, 2013 12:47PM

Karen next week would be fine as not in a great hurry for it ,Jud is hoping to get some from her mum for me so if she can't then would love if you could send me a little ball ,will let you know one way or another,thanks so much ,guessed you would have some as you do a lot of crocheting (sure that spelling looks wrong but am sure you know what I mean ) thank you X hope you had a nice couple of days in Devon

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message 961: by [deleted user] (new)

Jun 20, 2013 12:50PM

It was lovely thanks, Kay, was able to spend lots of time with my cute two-year old nephew.

:0)

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message 962: by Philip (sarah) (new)

Jun 21, 2013 08:39AM

I have a wee ball of bright orange wool Kay,I think I used it for chicken beaks at one time:@). If you PM me your details I will get it in first post tomorrow. I also have a skein of thick cotton that would be ok to knot with.

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message 963: by [deleted user] (new)

Jun 21, 2013 11:10AM

Today's free craft books

Scrap booking
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

Crochet
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

Mini top hats
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

Stamp carving
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

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message 964: by Philip (sarah) (new)

Jun 22, 2013 11:07AM

Spent the morning making bunting to celebrate brother and sister-in-laws ruby wedding. Chose a pastel theme rather than red so she can use it again. Will post a photo soon!

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message 965: by [deleted user] (new)

Jun 22, 2013 11:23AM

Today's free craft books

Crochet
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0... (this is a good one, I've used this pattern)

Cross stitch
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0... (looks nice!)

Crafting with cans and plastic
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

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message 966: by Karen (new)

Jun 22, 2013 12:29PM

Darn it, I didn't get chance to look on the 21st so I missed the mini top hats - they looked really cute too. Don't know what I'd do with them or if I'd ever make one, but you never know.

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message 967: by [deleted user] (new)

Jun 23, 2013 09:43AM

Today's free craft books

Polymer clay crafting
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

Crochet
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

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message 968: by Pat () (new)

Jun 24, 2013 08:27AM

I have learnt a new crochet stitch, I had never heard of till now. A wrap stitch. You work two trebles and wrap the wool over the hook work across both trebles and back to finished the third treble. It looks good. I am so pleased. It is so easy, I was surprised. I had never done a drop stitch till now either. I just love that new book!!

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message 969: by Pat () (new)

Jun 24, 2013 08:31AM

Why don't we have great patterns like the usa. We aren't daft so what happened. Did we all just decide
not to progress or something? Everyone decided crochet is old fashioned, full stop.

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message 970: by [deleted user] (new)

Jun 24, 2013 12:13PM

Sounds good, Pat - I've been excited by all the new patterns and stitches that I've found out about online. I find pinterest great for organising them all. I didn't realise that there was so much available online! Most of it is american but I've got used to the US terminology now so I can work using either type of pattern now.

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message 971: by [deleted user] (new)

Jun 24, 2013 12:15PM

Sounds good, Pat - I've been excited by all the new patterns and stitches that I've found out about online. I find pinterest great for organising them all. I didn't realise that there was so much available online! Most of it is american but I've got used to the US terminology now so I can work using either type of pattern now.

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message 972: by [deleted user] (new)

Jun 24, 2013 12:18PM

Today's free craft books

Crochet
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

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message 973: by Lynne (Tigger's Mum) (new)

Jun 24, 2013 12:57PM

What is your book called Pat?

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message 974: by Pat () (last edited Jun 24, 2013 02:08PM) (new)

Jun 24, 2013 01:41PM

The Complete Book of Crochet Stitch Designs by Linda P Schapper it's an american book, but so very clear with diagrams and written patterns. An excellent all round book. cost £8.96 and worth every penny.
Will go and get a link and edit when I have it.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Complete-Book...

Indeed Karen I followed you on pinterest and have a 'page' there for some patterns.

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message 975: by Lynne (Tigger's Mum) (last edited Jun 25, 2013 12:30AM) (new)

Jun 25, 2013 12:30AM

Thanks Pat, I've got one but that looks interesting - i"ve saved it on my Wish list and I might get that when I come home again. I think I prefer books to Kindle for patterns and cookbooks, its much better when you can see a clear photo.

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message 976: by Pat () (new)

Jun 25, 2013 01:14AM

Yes Lynne, did I say I am well pleased with it. I read the reviews last night and someone only gave 3 stars because all the samples in the photos were the same coloured wool. How petty of them. I have now taken the plunge and bought her book of 300 squares also. That should set me up fine.

I have the Handbook of crochet stitches also, but some of the charts are in pale orange ink and quite small not so good to see them.

I am really into my crochet at the moment, am making scarves, cat blankets and baby blankets for the local animal charity shop. Reading has taken a back seat, can you believe it?

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message 977: by Jud (new)

Jun 25, 2013 02:15AM

Sorry Kay, I've not posted the wool yet. I have it with me in work today though so will head over to the post office at lunchtime.

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message 978: by Kay (Golden Girl) (new)

Jun 25, 2013 04:32AM

Jud thanks but Sarah sent me some so if you havent put a stamp on it already dont worry about it ,it was so good of you to offer
Have just seen your message as only now trying to catch up with my e mails , if it is stamped and ready to go am sure i can still use xxxx

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message 979: by Kay (Golden Girl) (new)

Jun 25, 2013 04:45AM

Karen (Kew) wrote: "Hi - we have been away just for one day and night, visiting my sister and her family who had hired a cottage in Devon, not long got back.

I do have some orange wool, Kay, but I won't be able to ge..."

Karen ,thanks for offer of orange wool but Sarah has already sent me some and Jud also was going to send some today so got plenty now ,but once again thanks xxx

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message 980: by Jud (new)

Jun 25, 2013 04:58AM

Oh good :o) Saves me a trip to the post office in the rain. I'll get more reading done at lunchtime instead.

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message 981: by Kay (Golden Girl) (new)

Jun 25, 2013 05:09AM

thanks Jud ,glad you didnt go out to post office ,enjoy your reading instead ,got the wool yesterday from Sarah and felt bad i didnt let you know last night x

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message 982: by Jud (new)

Jun 25, 2013 05:11AM

Never worry :o)

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message 983: by Lynne (Tigger's Mum) (new)

Jun 25, 2013 08:17AM

Pat, I can knit and read, but I can't crochet and read, although the Kindle makes it easier.

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message 984: by Karen (new)

Jun 25, 2013 12:48PM

I love crocheting but when I tried to get back into it, it was doing dire things to my wrist so I've packed it in again for the mo. Such a shame. I think it looks really pretty. Used to love doing those shell patterns.

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message 985: by Pat () (new)

Jun 25, 2013 01:37PM

Lynne (Tigger's Mum) wrote: "Pat, I can knit and read, but I can't crochet and read, although the Kindle makes it easier."

Nope, couldn't read and knit but I could knit and watch tv. then my hands complained at the weight of the knitting. So that put paid to that.

Karen, I know what you mean, I have to pace myself and it is OK ortherwise I get the same problem as you.

Just back from the doctors My six month check up. Everything is fine. I can plan my next six months mayham now. Dentist tomorrow though. Help need a replacement to go in my place, any takers? But first Bella is up the vet's again for yet another blood test.
Gerry has the stitch taken out of the bridge of his nose too. I do so hope it doesn't bleed again.

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message 986: by Lynne (Tigger's Mum) (last edited Jun 25, 2013 11:29PM) (new)

Jun 25, 2013 10:51PM

For anyone with sore hands who knit have you considered circular needles. I've knitted for about 50 years and had never ever used them. If I ever did anything circular I used 4 double ended pins but when I did 2 arans last year the woolshop owner suggested them as I mentioned I don't like long needles I prefer to cram it all on 10" rather than use 12"but I was knitting a 44" chest size and there were too many stitches to use 10"s I was a bit surprised and sceptical but it did lighten the work. I used them like conventional knitting and turned the work after each row. That idea did help.

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message 987: by Pat () (last edited Jun 26, 2013 10:23AM) (new)

Jun 26, 2013 12:15AM

I haven't used circular needles for ages and ages, well many years ago and then only for a fairisle jumper. Never used it since, perhaps I could try again. Right off to the vets now.

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message 988: by [deleted user] (new)

Jun 26, 2013 08:00AM

We've just got back from working in Bristol again - dismantling decommissioned mobile phone cabinets. Stayed over night but as we wanted to travel light this time I didn't take my lap top so wasn't able to check the freebies yesterday for the craft books. Here are today's though.

Selling on Etsy
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

Crochet
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

Jewelry making
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

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message 989: by [deleted user] (new)

Jun 26, 2013 08:02AM

Glad you managed to get hold of your orange wool, Kay!

I can't read and crochet either, Pat - but I sometimes get my kindle to read to me while I crochet. I mainly just listen to the radio, or listen to the TV or a dvd. I laughed once when I saw something on facebook about "watching" an entire series without knowing what any of the characters look like because of crocheting at the same time - that's me, listening to the tv instead of watching the tv!

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message 990: by Pat () (new)

Jun 26, 2013 10:31AM

Haha, that's the way to do it Karen.
The second book arrived this morning. It's OK, again with very clear charts and written instructions but the squares didn't grab me like the first book did. Still quite a few I might use but not 'a Oh, I must do that one', pity really. Never mind time will tell.

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message 991: by [deleted user] (new)

Jun 27, 2013 03:24AM